Memphis has the resume of a Group of Five team that can make it to the College Football Playoff.
The Tigers are 4-0. They beat their first three opponents – Chattanooga, Georgia State, and Troy – all by at least three touchdowns. Then they pulled off a Power Four upset by defeating Arkansas 32-31 last week.
Memphis is in a great spot early in the season. But in order to make it to the CFP, the Tigers will likely need to win the American Conference. And they begin league play this week on the road against FAU.
Memphis vs. FAU Betting Odds
Memphis is a -14 college football betting odds favorite against FAU, with the Over/Under being 62.5 as of this writing.
The moneyline for Memphis is -550, while it’s +400 for FAU.
Memphis vs. FAU On TV
The matchup between Memphis and FAU will be televised on ESPN2.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 27. The contest is taking place at Flagler Credit Union Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.
Memphis vs. FAU Prediction
I predict Memphis will win and cover the 14-point spread. I also project the game will go Under 62.5 total points.
I think the Tigers offense has been pretty impressive so far. Quarterback Brendon Lewis has thrown for 807 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions on a 67% completion rate while ranking second on the team with 293 yards and four touchdowns rushing.
Sutton Smith has been the Tigers’ primary running back. He leads the team with 394 yards and five scores. Cortez Braham Jr. (16 catches, 255 yards, and two touchdowns this season) as well as Jamari Hawkins (10 receptions for 182 yards) have also been fun to watch at wide receiver.
Those players have made significant contributions as Memphis has scored at least 28 points in every game so far. The Tigers are averaging 438 yards and 35.8 points per game.
But I think this contest is where the Tigers’ defense will shine.
Until their matchup with Arkansas, Memphis hadn’t allowed anyone to score more than 16 points. They were giving up 11 points per contest. And I think they will thrive against FAU.
The Owls haven’t been spectacular this year. They’re 1-2 with double digit losses at Maryland and at FIU. Their one win has been against FCS Florida A&M.
And I think going up against Memphis will be a tough task. I anticipate the Tigers will score early and often and that their defense will prevent FAU from doing the same.
