Memphis Tigers (3-0) vs. Navy Midshipmen (2-0)
September 21, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Navy Midshipmen +9.5 / Memphis Tigers -9.5; Over/Under: +50.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Navy vs Memphis prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 4 matchup.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview
The Navy Midshipmen are 2-0 (1-0) this season after they defeated Temple by a score of 38-11 in their last game. Navy led 23-3 at the half and they were able to score the first 15 points of the second half for the easy win. The Midshipmen outgained Temple by a total of 409-312, forced three turnovers, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Blake Horvath threw for 112 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 122 yards and three scores.
Navy defeated Bucknell by a score of 49-21 in their first game of the season. The Navy offense has scored 43.5 points per game with 142.5 passing yards and 280.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 16.0 points per game this season. The Midshipmen have gone 50% on third down and 2-3 on fourth down so far this season. Blake Horvath has completed 57.1% of his passes for 220 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 155 yards and three scores.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
The Memphis Tigers are 3-0 this year after they defeated Florida State by a score of 20-12 last week. Memphis led 13-3 at halftime and 20-3 in the third quarter, before hanging on for the win in the fourth. The Tigers outgained FSU by a total of 337-238, forced three turnovers, and went 7-17 on third down in the win. Seth Henigan threw for 272 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Mario Anderson rushed for 32 yards on 14 carries.
Memphis defeated North Alabama by a score of 40-0 and Troy by a score of 38-17 in their first two games. The Memphis offense has scored 32.7 points per game with 247 passing yards and 111.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 9.7 points per game this season. The Tigers have gone 47.2% on third down and 2-3 on fourth down through three games this season. Seth Henigan has completed 68.4% of his passes for 741 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Roc Taylor has caught 11 passes for 164 yards.
Navy vs Memphis Prediction
Memphis comes into this game after a great road victory against Florida State last week, but they have to prepare to defend the triple option here. The Tigers have looked very good through three games this season, but Navy has been decent to start as well. The Midshipmen rolled over Temple in their first conference game, but I think their defense could struggle here. Navy allowed 21 points to lowly Bucknell in week one, so it will be crucial for them to control time of possession and keep Memphis off of the field. I do think Navy will find success on the ground in this game and I like them with the points here.
