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The The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri is the setting for the Missouri Tigers’ (3-0) matchup against the Memphis Tigers (3-0) on September 23, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ESPNU.
The Missouri Tigers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), against the Memphis Tigers. The over/under for this matchup is 51.5 points.
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Game Info for Missouri vs. Memphis
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: The Dome at America’s Center
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | -6 | -110 | -110 | 51.5 | -110 | -110 | -238 | +192 |
Missouri Pick Insights
- Missouri is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Missouri is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
- Missouri has combined with its opponent to go over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Missouri Stats & Insights
- Missouri is averaging 394.3 yards per game offensively this season (66th in the FBS), and are allowing 295.7 yards per game (36th) on the other side of the ball.
- Missouri ranks 72nd in scoring offense (29.3 points per game) and 45th in scoring defense (18.7 points allowed per game) this year.
- Missouri is totaling 262 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 48th in the FBS. The defense ranks 71st, giving up 213.3 passing yards per game.
- Missouri ranks 93rd in rushing yards this year (132.3 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 82.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Missouri is averaging a 44.4% third-down percentage on offense (50th in the FBS), and ranks 73rd on defense with a 39.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Missouri has forced one total turnover (123rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over one time (third in the FBS) for an even turnover margin, 59th-ranked in college football.
Missouri’s Best Players
- Brady Cook has compiled 732 yards (244 ypg) on 54-of-75 passing with five touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season.
- Cody Schrader has 280 rushing yards on 51 carries with one touchdown.
- Nathaniel Peat has piled up 121 yards on 29 attempts, scoring one time. He’s grabbed four passes for 81 yards (27 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
- Luther Burden III’s leads his squad with 327 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 22 receptions (out of 30 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Theo Wease has hauled in 11 receptions totaling 107 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Mookie Cooper has been the target of six passes and compiled five receptions for 84 yards, an average of 28 yards per contest.
- Nyles Gaddy paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and six tackles.
- Ty’Ron Hopper is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 13 tackles and one TFL.
- Kris Abrams-Draine has a team-leading one interception to go along with six tackles and one pass defended.
Memphis Betting Insights
- Memphis has covered the spread once in two games this season.
- Memphis has hit the over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Memphis Pick Insights
- Memphis ranks 39th in the FBS with 449.3 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks eighth-best by surrendering only 251 total yards per contest.
- Memphis has excelled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 20th-best in points per game (40.3) and 22nd-best in points allowed per game (13.7).
- Memphis has been excelling on pass defense, giving up just 112.7 passing yards per contest (best). Offensively, it ranks 43rd in the FBS by posting 266.7 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, Memphis ranks 43rd in the FBS on offense (182.7 rushing yards per game) and 81st defensively (138.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- While Memphis’ third-down offense has been sputtering, ranking 18th-worst with a 32.5% third-down conversion percentage, its defense ranks 11th-best with a 27.3% third-down rate allowed.
- Memphis has recorded seven forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (78th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 29th in the FBS.
Memphis’ Best Players
- Seth Henigan has compiled 791 yards on 71% passing while tossing five touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 47 yards with three scores.
- Blake Watson’s team-high 295 rushing yards have come on 40 carries, with four touchdowns. He also leads the team with 130 receiving yards (43.3 per game) on 15 catches.
- Sutton Smith has run for 127 yards across 27 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Roc Taylor has racked up 154 receiving yards on 15 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- DeMeer Blankumsee’s eight catches (on 13 targets) have netted him 130 yards (43.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Andres Fox has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL and five tackles.
- Chandler Martin is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 19 tackles and two TFL.
- Cameron Smith has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has six tackles and one pass defended to his name.
