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    The Servpro First Responder Bowl will see the Memphis Tigers hitting the field against the Utah State Aggies on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Kickoff is at 3:15 PM ET on ESPN.

    The Tigers are solid favorites (-7) in their game versus the Aggies, with the over/under being 62.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Tigers are -295 and the Aggies are +238.)

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    Game Info and Betting Lines for Memphis vs. Utah State

    • Game Day: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
    • Game Time: 3:15 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ESPN
    • Location: University Park, Texas
    • Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
    Tigers vs Aggies Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Tigers -7 -115 -105 62.5 -109 -112 -295 +238

    Memphis Betting Insights

    • Utah State’s ATS record is 4-8-0 this year.
    • In games it has played as at least 7-point underdogs this year, Utah State is 2-2 against the spread.
    • In Utah State’s 12 games with a set total, five have hit the over (41.7%).

    Memphis Stats & Insights

    • Offensively, Memphis ranks 41st in the FBS with 421.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 64th in total defense (371.9 yards allowed per contest).
    • Memphis sports the 75th-ranked defense this season (27.3 points allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 22nd-best with 35.1 points per game.
    • Memphis ranks 98th in pass defense this year (250.2 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 279.8 passing yards per game.
    • Memphis is totaling 142.1 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 79th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 27th, allowing 121.8 rushing yards per game.
    • Offensively, Memphis ranks 30th in the FBS with a 45.0% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 94th in third-down percentage allowed (121.8).
    • With 17 forced turnovers (50th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (45th in the FBS), Memphis (+2) owns the 48th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

    Memphis’ Best Players

    • Seth Henigan has thrown for 3,287 yards (273.9 ypg) to lead Memphis, completing 63.8% of his passes and recording 19 touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 315 rushing yards on 135 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
    • Jevyon Ducker has racked up 461 yards on 97 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner.
    • Asa Martin has carried the ball 75 times for 392 yards (35.6 per game) and seven touchdowns while also racking up 302 yards through the air, scoring one time.
    • Caden Prieskorn’s 593 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted zero times and has collected 46 receptions and six touchdowns.
    • Javon Ivory has put together a 586-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 46 passes on zero targets.
    • Eddie Lewis’ 37 grabs are good enough for 532 yards and five touchdowns.
    • Jaylon Allen has four sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL, 61 tackles, and one interception.
    • Xavier Cullens, Memphis’ tackle leader, has 107 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and three interceptions this year.
    • Quindell Johnson has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 75 tackles, four TFL, and four passes defended to his name.

    Utah State Betting Insights

    • Utah State is 4-8-0 ATS this season.
    • Utah State is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this season.
    • Utah State games have gone over the point total in five out of 12 opportunities (41.7%).

    Utah State Stats & Insights

    • Utah State ranks 90th with 362.3 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 85th with 396.6 total yards ceded per contest on defense.
    • From an offensive standpoint, Utah State is generating 23.3 points per contest (99th-ranked). It ranks 103rd in the FBS on defense (30.6 points allowed per game).
    • Utah State is posting 200.2 passing yards per game on offense this season (103rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 198.4 passing yards per game (29th-ranked) on defense.
    • Utah State has been struggling in run defense, ranking 13th-worst with 198.2 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, compiling 162.1 rushing yards per contest (58th-ranked).
    • Utah State’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with a 32.4% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 40.5% third-down rate (85th-ranked).
    • After forcing 17 turnovers (50th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 23 times (121st in the FBS) this season, Utah State owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin of -6.

    Utah State’s Best Players

    • Cooper Legas has racked up 1,465 yards on 61.2% passing while collecting 11 touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 278 yards with two scores.
    • Calvin Tyler Jr. has carried the ball 237 times for 1,043 yards, with seven touchdowns.
    • Robert Briggs has taken 74 carries and totaled 353 yards with one touchdown.
    • Brian Cobbs has hauled in 814 receiving yards on 69 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
    • Terrell Vaughn has caught 53 passes and compiled 620 receiving yards (51.7 per game) with five touchdowns.
    • Justin McGriff’s 31 receptions (on zero targets) have netted him 450 yards (37.5 ypg) and four touchdowns.
    • Daniel Grzesiak has six sacks to lead the team, and also has eight TFL and 47 tackles.
    • Hunter Reynolds is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 97 tackles, two TFL, and three interceptions.
    • Ike Larsen leads the team with four interceptions, while also recording 34 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
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