Who's Playing
Memphis Tigers @ Charlotte 49ers
Current Records: Memphis 7-2, Charlotte 3-6
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Jerry Richardson Stadium -- Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN+
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $13.95
What to Know
The Memphis Tigers and the Charlotte 49ers are set to square off in an American Athletic battle at 2:00 p.m. ET on November 11th at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Despite being away, Memphis is looking at a 9.5-point advantage in the spread.
Memphis had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 points), and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They walked away with a 59-50 victory over South Florida. With that victory, Memphis brought their scoring average up to 39.2 points per game.
It was another big night for Seth Henigan, who threw for 349 yards and four touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. The team also got some help courtesy of Roc Taylor, who picked up 159 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Charlotte ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top against Tulsa by a score of 33-26. The victory was all the more spectacular given Charlotte was down 17 points with 11:50 left in the second quarter.
Trexler Ivey was the offensive standout of the match as he threw for 277 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing scores. Jairus Mack also helped out with an impressive 124 receiving yards.
Their wins bumped Memphis to 7-2 and Charlotte to 3-6.
Saturday's match is shaping up to be a blowout: The Tigers haven't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 39.2 points per game. It's a different story for the 49ers , though, as they've been averaging only 16.6 per game. The only thing between Memphis and another offensive beatdown is Charlotte. Will they be able to keep them contained? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Odds
Memphis is a big 9.5-point favorite against Charlotte, according to the latest college football odds.
Bettors have moved against the Tigers slightly, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 11.5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 51.5 points.
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Injury Report for Charlotte
- Shadrick Byrd: questionable (Ankle)
- Jalar Holley: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
- Durell Robinson: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
Injury Report for Memphis
- Blake Watson: probable (Leg)
- Seth Henigan: questionable (Upper Body)
- Seth Morgan: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)