Boise State +3 2.2 % play

Memphis has played the far easier schedule than Boise who has faced Washington and Central Florida.  Memphis needs to throw the ball to be successful while Boise needs to run it, and both defenses struggle, but Boise’s stats are a bit inflated as their game with Washington’s pass happy offense that is hard for anyone to stop.  Memphis just gave up 300 yards rushing in back to back games.  Both of these teams are in similar situation it feels with similar coaches that are under performing.  I feel like Memphis is getting a lot of credit here for the way they played against a Missouri team out of the SEC that is currently ranked.  I’m sorry Missouri is not a top 25 team and they were lucky to beat Kansas State and have not been very impressive to start the season.  Memphis also has a bigger game on deck against TUlane, not that a G5 would overlook Boise State.  Boise State also an extra day of rest/preparation for this one.  I think this game will be a back and forth enjoyable game, but Boise State should be able to run the ball here given what we have seen from Memphis of late.  Boise State is 36-0 when they run for 175+ yards since 2015.