Memphis vs Navy Prediction, Game Preview

Memphis vs Navy game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

Memphis vs Navy prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 2, Saturday, September 10


Memphis vs Navy How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 10
Game Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
How To Watch: CBS Sports Network
Record: Memphis (0-1), Navy (0-1)
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Why Memphis Will Win

Navy’s offense didn’t work against … Delaware?

Not to program shame, but Delaware is the team Navy was supposed to use as a tune-up for this, and instead the running game couldn’t get going – it gained just 184 yards – the three turnovers were a killer, and it was a rough 14-7 loss.

Memphis lost to Mississippi State, but that’s not a huge deal – that offense is going to roll on just about everyone.

As long as the Tigers can get off the field on third downs – they couldn’t do that against the Bulldog passing game – and if the offense is sharp enough to get a few early scores, everything else should be okay.

However …

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Why Navy Will Win

The Navy defense was terrific.

It gave up 14 points – the turnovers from the other side proved to be a problem – but it was fantastic against the Delaware running game allowing just 13 yards, and it should be able to hold up against a Memphis offense that has to get the backs in space.

The offense will come around. It struggled to generate any sort of a push on the inside, and the timing wasn’t there with the three fumbles and the inability to come up with anything on the outside, but that will change.

This looked and played like a team that needed the tune-up, even if it didn’t go well.

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What’s Going To Happen

Let’s not completely dismiss Navy quite yet. The offense is more than capable of flipping the switch and crank up 400 rushing yards and control the clock for 40 minutes.

It’s not going to happen against Memphis, though.

Defense might be option with the Tigers, but the offensive side will perk up this week after a rough performance against Mississippi State.

QB Seth Henigan will be sharp, the backs will work better than Delaware’s did, and it’ll be an interesting win with more offense on both sides than you’d think.

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Memphis vs Navy Prediction, Line

Memphis 34, Navy 20
Line: Memphis -6, o/u: 50.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Memphis vs Navy Must See Rating (out of 5): 2

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Memphis vs Navy Prediction, Game Preview

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Memphis vs Navy prediction and game preview.


Memphis vs Navy Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 28
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
Network: CBS Sports Network

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Why Memphis Will Win

The punting game is outstanding.

Memphis might be known for its high-powered offense that’s second in the AAC and tenth in the nation in total offense – it has the balance and versatility to do a little of anything it needs to do – but in a game like this, being able to tilt the field is a huge deal.

The run defense has enough good parts to handle the one-dimensional Midshipmen without getting rolled over, but it’s Adam Williams who needs to be the real star. The junior averages 44 yards per kick for the AAC’s best punting game, and Navy is just okay at returning kicks.

Memphis can score immediately. Navy has to be methodical.

Why Navy Will Win

Too many teams don’t commit to the run against Memphis because they can’t. Either they can’t do it well enough, or the game gets out of hand and they have to get throwing to keep up.

Even with the Tiger offense rocking and rolling, the defense keeps having problems putting games away. It’s getting the job done, but the D is one of the worst in the conference allowing 477 yards per game – and that’s after having no problems with the anemic USF and Stephen F. Austin offenses over the last few weeks.

The Navy offense isn’t just about running now – it’s been able to throw for over 200 yards in each of the last two games and it’s showing more balance than it had in years, but …

What’s Going To Happen

Navy doesn’t have the horses.

The program rocks and rolls when the running game is crushing everyone, and it’s not. It’s okay, but it’s not coming up with enough big plays and it’s not dominating the time of possession battle.

Navy is 3-0 this year when it runs for 200 yards, and 0-4 when it doesn’t. For all of the problems on the Memphis D, the run defense hasn’t been all that bad. It had issues with the Cincinnati ground game, but everyone does.

No one else has hit 200 on the Tigers.

Memphis vs Navy Prediction, Line

Memphis 40, Navy 31
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Memphis -13.5, o/u: 62
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Must See Rating: 2.5

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