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Two of AAC’s best programs are set to face off when Memphis hosts UCF on Saturday in a game both teams desperately need to win after disappointing losses two weeks ago when the Tigers fell to SMU and Knights lost to Tulsa Losses have dropped both from the AP Top 25 poll while jeopardizing their conference title aspirations Both teams still have high hopes for their 2020 seasons, but winning this game will be crucial to meet these expectations
Memphis and UCF have played thrillers in recent years, although they have all followed the UCF path. The Knights hold a 13-1 series record with Memphis’ only victory in 1990, long before AAC roster But after meeting in the regular season and conference championship game in 2017 and 2018, those two didn’t play last season It may not be a coincidence that the Tigers finally broke through and won the AAC while avoiding the Knights. Now Memphis has another chance to finally beat the Knights as these teams renew their rivalry in a game expected to feature plenty of points
Read on to see what to expect in UCF vs Memphis, as well as our CBS SportsCotes experts’ game predictions via William HIll Sportsbook
UCF: The Knights led Tulsa 16-0 two weeks ago and looked set to improve to 3-0 before the Golden Hurricane returned for a thwarted 34-26 win that dashed hopes UCF to replicate their unbeaten AAC records from 2017 and 2018 It is a dangerous offense, however, as quarterback Dillon Gabriel and wide receiver Marlon Williams are among the most formidable duos in the country Williams has already caught 32 assists in just three games and will be looking to feast on what appears to be a vulnerable Memphis secondary
Memphis: The Tigers were four weeks between their season opener win over Arkansas State on September 5 and a 30-27 loss to SMU on October 3 in the event of the COVID outbreak- 19 Considering the long layoff, they played pretty well against the Mustangs until a late fumble from quarterback Brady White vowed their chances When White deals with football, Memphis’ offense can be hard to stop Even with star running back Kenneth Gainwell opting out of the season, the Tigers have some quality guns behind the scenes at Rodrigues Clark and Kylan Watkins As usual, the defense remains sensitive, after allowing 773 yards in two games
Date: Saturday October 17 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Location: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium – Memphis, TennesseeTV: ABC | Live streaming: fuboTV (try free)
These teams have averaged 917 points per game in their last three encounters So if you’re looking for a play of it go with the 735 points in total Otherwise, Memphis is The Tigers’ choice. lost by a single point the last time they hosted UCF in 2018, and they looked better in a loss to SMU than UCF in a loss to Tulsa two weeks agoPick: Memphis (-35)
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