Memphis Tigers vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 12/27/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (+10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60.5

The Memphis Tigers (6-6) are headed to Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 where they will go up against the Utah State Aggies (6-6) in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. Memphis opens this contest as 10.5-point favorites. The total is set at 60.5.

The Memphis Tigers come into this game with a record of 6-6 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Tigers took the field against the SMU Mustangs and went home with a loss by a final score of 34-31. Jevyon Ducker was the rushing leader for the Tigers with 10 totes for 81 yards (8.1 yards per carry). Seth Henigan finished 27/44 with 287 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a QB rate of 119.1 and ended the game with 1 interception. When it came to stopping the run, the Tigers conceded 113 yards on 37 tries, which averages out to 3.1 yards per run allowed. Memphis conceded 28 completions on 38 tries for 311 yards, and a completion percentage of 73.7%. In all, they tallied 78 plays which gave them 439 yds. The Memphis Tigers ran the ball 33 different times and had 152 yds, which earned them an average of 4.6 yds per carry.

The Tigers have attained 5,048 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Memphis has earned 20 passing touchdowns and 28 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 16 different times. Memphis has amassed 268 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 48 infractions for 424 yards. As a unit they're averaging 141.9 yards in the run game which is 81st in the country. Regarding scoring points, the Memphis Tigers hold an average of 35.1 points per contest.

The Tigers are sitting in 75th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 27.3 points per game. They are allowing 3.5 yards per rush and 121.8 rushing yards per game for the year. In total, they have given up 1,462 rushing yards through 12 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Tigers have conceded 3,002 yds which has them sitting in 98th in college football. They have conceded 250.2 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.8%. For the season, they are granting 371.9 yards per outing which puts them 63rd in the country. They have relinquished 23 touchdowns through the air in addition to 17 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Aggies come into this game with a record of 6-6 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Aggies took a loss by a score of 42-23 against the Boise State Broncos. Cooper Legas (1 touchdown) walked away from the contest with 306 yards on 23/40 through the air while his quarterback rate was 120. He tossed 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 7.7. Calvin Tyler Jr. carried the ball 18 times for 65 yds, walking away from the contest with 3.6 yards per carry for Utah State. Utah State rushed for 3.7 yards per attempt, finishing with 162 yards on 44 carries. The Aggies finished the contest with a total of 468 yards and they ran 86 plays (5.4 yds per play). The Aggies passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 60.9%, surrendering 220 yards on 14 for 23 passing. Utah State relinquished 36 rush attempts for 208 yards (5.8 yds per rush).

The Utah State Aggies maintain an average of 362.1 yards/game, which has them sitting 92nd in the nation. The Utah State offense has totaled 953 yards of penalties on 103 violations, which ranks 2nd in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. During this campaign so far, the Aggies have earned 2,402 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 200.2 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 105th in D-1. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Aggies currently sit 101st in the nation holding an average of 23.3 points per game.

The Aggies are relinquishing 30.6 points per game, ranking them 103rd in the country. Utah State has given up a total of 2,378 yards rushing (198.2 yards/game) in addition to 17 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 367 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 24 touchdowns via the pass and 198.4 yards per contest, which has them sitting 25th in Division 1. The Aggies defense has been on the field for 826 plays, which is good for 64th in college football.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Aggies college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies +10.5

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