Memphis Tigers at Boise State Broncos
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Boise State matches up with Memphis in Week 2
Memphis (2-0) at Boise State (0-1), Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. EDT.
Opening Line: Boise State by 8.5. Against the spread: Boise State 1-0, Memphis 2-0.
How to watch: USA
Key stats
Boise State Offense
Overall: 274 yards per game (121st in FBS)
Passing: 181 yards per game (100th)
Rushing: 93 yards per game (116th)
Scoring: 27 points per game (80th)
Boise State Defense
Overall: 497 yards per game (124th in FBS)
Passing: 378 yards per game (134th)
Rushing: 119 yards per game (72nd)
Scoring: 34 points per game (108th)
Memphis Offense
Overall: 470.5 yards per game (53rd in FBS)
Passing: 205.5 yards per game (86th)
Rushing: 265 yards per game (27th)
Scoring: 34.5 points per game (61st)
Memphis Defense
Overall: 447 yards per game (115th in FBS)
Passing: 308 yards per game (119th)
Rushing: 139 yards per game (85th)
Scoring: 22.5 points per game (92nd)
Boise State is 117th in third down percentage, converting 26.7% of the time. Memphis ranks 60th on defense, allowing its opponents to convert at 32%.
Memphis ranks 76th in the FBS averaging 57.5 penalty yards per game, compared to Boise State's 13th-ranked 25 per-game average.
Both teams have strong red zone offenses, each scoring on 100% of trips to lead the FBS.
Memphis ranks 108th in the FBS with an average time of possession of 27:09, compared to Boise State's 43rd-ranked average of 32:48.
Team leaders
Boise State
Passing: Maddux Madsen, 181 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 51.7 completion percentage
Rushing: Dylan Riley, 50 yards on 17 carries, 0 TDs
Receiving: Rasean Jones, 76 yards on 4 catches, 0 TDs
Memphis
Passing: Marcus Stokes, 411 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 65.9 completion percentage
Rushing: Jaylin Carter, 280 yards on 34 carries, 5 TDs
Receiving: Braylon Alexander Burnside, 74 yards on 2 catches, 1 TD
Last game
Boise State was defeated by Oregon 34-27 on Sept. 5. Madsen led Boise State with 181 yards on 15-of-29 passing (51.7%) for three touchdowns and no interceptions. Riley carried the ball 17 times for 50 yards, adding one reception for five yards. Jones had four receptions for 76 yards.
Memphis won 42-24 over Arkansas State on Sept. 5. Stokes threw for 188 yards on 12-of-15 attempts (80.0%) with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also carried the ball six times for 20 yards. Carter carried the ball 19 times for 183 yards and scored four touchdowns, adding one reception for 18 yards. Brady Kluse had one reception for 40 yards.
Next game
Boise State hosts South Dakota on Sept. 19. Memphis hosts UT Martin on Sept. 19.
How To Watch
How can I watch Memphis Tigers vs. Boise State Broncos?
- TV Channel: Tigers at Broncos 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on USA Net.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 MEM |
 BOIS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 34.5 | Points Per Game | 27.0 |
| 470.5 | Total Yards | 274.0 |
| 205.5 | Yards Passing | 181.0 |
| 265.0 | Yards Rushing | 93.0 |
| 22.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 34.0 |
| 447.0 | Yards Allowed | 497.0 |
| 308.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 378.0 |
| 139.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 119.0 |
Game Information
Location: Boise, ID -
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