North Texas +4
Think this line is about right but think it will be a close game. I know N. Texas has played somewhat of a weak schedule but Memphis' schedule strength is no better. Only decent win they have was against Ole Miss and the others were against Tenn Tech, Ark St., Houston, Tulane, ECU, Louisville, and Cincy. While Memphis has put up decent rush defense numbers, they haven't faced a decent rushing team this season. The best rushing teams they faced were the Rebels and MSU. They lost to MSU giving up over 150 yds on the ground and Ole Miss had about 115 yards on just over 25 carries by their RBs. Think NT is the better rushing team and has the better special teams so like their chances as dogs have done well early in the bowl season the last couple of years.
Think this line is about right but think it will be a close game. I know N. Texas has played somewhat of a weak schedule but Memphis' schedule strength is no better. Only decent win they have was against Ole Miss and the others were against Tenn Tech, Ark St., Houston, Tulane, ECU, Louisville, and Cincy. While Memphis has put up decent rush defense numbers, they haven't faced a decent rushing team this season. The best rushing teams they faced were the Rebels and MSU. They lost to MSU giving up over 150 yds on the ground and Ole Miss had about 115 yards on just over 25 carries by their RBs. Think NT is the better rushing team and has the better special teams so like their chances as dogs have done well early in the bowl season the last couple of years.
