How to Watch Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 28, 2024

How to Watch Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 28, 2024

Updated Sep. 28, 2024 7:34 p.m. ET

Mario Anderson will lead the Memphis Tigers (3-1) into their matchup against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-3) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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How to Watch Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee

  • When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Florida
  • Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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Memphis' 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/31/2024 vs. North Alabama W 40-0
9/7/2024 vs. Troy W 38-17
9/14/2024 at Florida State W 20-12
9/21/2024 at Navy L 56-44
9/28/2024 vs. Middle Tennessee -
10/11/2024 at South Florida -
10/19/2024 vs. North Texas -
10/26/2024 vs. Charlotte -
11/2/2024 at UTSA -
11/8/2024 vs. Rice -
11/16/2024 vs. UAB -
11/28/2024 at Tulane -

Memphis 2024 Stats & Insights

  • Memphis is averaging 433.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 42nd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Tigers rank 42nd, surrendering 310 yards per game.
  • Memphis is totaling 281.5 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 30th in the FBS. The defense ranks 32nd, giving up 168.5 passing yards per contest.
  • The Tigers are averaging 35.5 points per game on offense (36th in the FBS), and they rank 56th defensively with 21.3 points allowed per game.
  • The Tigers rank 73rd in run offense (152.3 rushing yards per game) and 78th in run defense (141.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
  • Memphis ranks 53rd in third-down defense this year (34.7% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with a 53.6% third-down percentage.
  • With seven forced turnovers (28th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (ninth in the FBS), the Tigers' +5 turnover margin is the eighth-best in college football.

Memphis 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Mario Anderson RB 320 YDS / 7 TD / 80 YPG / 5.5 YPC
14 REC / 82 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 20.5 REC YPG
Seth Henigan QB 1,112 YDS (63.5%) / 7 TD / 2 INT
46 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 11.5 RUSH YPG
Roc Taylor WR 17 REC / 264 YDS / 1 TD / 66 YPG
Brandon Thomas RB 139 YDS / 3 TD / 34.8 YPG / 7 YPC
Chandler Martin LB 19 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Elijah Herring LB 9 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
William Whitlow Jr. DL 6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Bryce Edmondson LB 11 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK

Middle Tennessee's 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/31/2024 vs. Tennessee Tech W 32-25
9/7/2024 at Ole Miss L 52-3
9/14/2024 vs. Western Kentucky L 49-21
9/21/2024 vs. Duke L 45-17
9/28/2024 at Memphis -
10/10/2024 at Louisiana Tech -
10/15/2024 vs. Kennesaw State -
10/23/2024 at Jacksonville State -
11/2/2024 at UTEP -
11/9/2024 vs. Liberty -
11/23/2024 vs. New Mexico State -
11/30/2024 at Florida International -

Middle Tennessee 2024 Stats & Insights

  • Middle Tennessee ranks 96th in total yards per game (354), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 491.8 total yards allowed per contest.
  • Middle Tennessee has been struggling in pass defense, ranking worst with 342 passing yards allowed per game. It has been better on offense, regstering 261 passing yards per contest (44th-ranked).
  • The Blue Raiders have been unproductive on both offense and defense this season, ranking 19th-worst in points (18.3 per game) and fifth-worst in points allowed (42.8 per game).
  • The Blue Raiders' running game has been struggling, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 93 rushing yards per game. They have been better on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 149.8 rushing yards per contest (82nd-ranked).
  • Middle Tennessee ranks 72nd in third-down conversion rate (39.3%) on offense, but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with a 52.4% third-down percentage allowed.
  • The Blue Raiders have not done well in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of -6 is ninth-worst in the FBS.

Middle Tennessee 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Nicholas Vattiato QB 1,002 YDS (65.2%) / 5 TD / 4 INT
Omari Kelly WR 18 REC / 297 YDS / 3 TD / 74.3 YPG
Jaiden Credle RB 194 YDS / 2 TD / 48.5 YPG / 5 YPC
11 REC / 47 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.8 REC YPG
Holden Willis TE 16 REC / 259 YDS / 1 TD / 64.8 YPG
John Howse IV DB 10 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Brendon Harris DB 16 TKL / 1 TFL
Jordan Thompson LB 11 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
James Gillespie DL 4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK

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