Boise State at Memphis - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 30th 2023 (4:00 PM EDT)
Memphis -3 (58.0) (0)  Open: 0.0
Memphis 35 - Boise State: 32

 
Broncos (8 - 6) (7 - 5 - 2)
Coach Andy Avalos (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 32 - 26 (33 - 31 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.1 - 4.9 (#25)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Temp: 92.1° (37% Hum)
BSU 2nd straight Road Game
MEM is playing their 5th straight game
BSU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: Memphis -0  (SP+ BSU -4.5)

Projected Score: BSU: 30 - MEM: 30 (60)
MEM Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
BSU Travel: 1510 miles, 1 hrs behind
Tigers (10 - 3) (5 - 7 - 1)
Coach Ryan Silverfield (24 - 16)
Avg Score : 39 - 29 (39 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.1 - 3.9 (#25)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Boise State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Boise State at Washington+14.059.0L 19 - 56ON
Sat 9/9 Boise State vs UCF+3.058.5L 16 - 18UY
Sat 9/16 Boise State vs North Dakota-15.058.0W 42 - 18OY
Fri 9/22 Boise State at San Diego State-6.546.0W 34 - 31ON
Sat 9/30 Boise State at Memphis+3.058.0L 32 - 35OY
Sat 10/7 Boise State vs San José State-8.057.5W 35 - 27ON
Sat 10/14 Boise State at Colorado State-7.560.0L 30 - 31ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/28 Boise State vs Wyoming-4.548.5W 32 - 7UY
Sat 11/4 Boise State at Fresno State+2.553.5L 30 - 37ON
Sat 11/11 Boise State vs New Mexico-27.558.5W 42 - 14UY
Sat 11/18 Boise State at Utah State-5.562.5W 45 - 10UY
Fri 11/24 Boise State vs Air Force-6.544.5W 27 - 19OY
Sat 12/2 Boise State at UNLV-2.558.0W 44 - 20OY
Sat 12/16 Boise State vs UCLA+6.546.0L 22 - 35ON

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Predictions for Boise State's Schedule
Memphis's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Memphis vs Bethune-Cookman-49.059.5W 56 - 14ON
Sat 9/9 Memphis at Arkansas State-21.057.0W 37 - 3UY
Thu 9/14 Memphis vs Navy-12.547.0W 28 - 24ON
Sat 9/23 Memphis vs Missouri+6.552.0L 27 - 34ON
Sat 9/30 Memphis vs Boise State-3.058.0W 35 - 32ON
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/13 Memphis vs Tulane+4.554.5L 21 - 31UN
Sat 10/21 Memphis at UAB-7.561.5W 45 - 21OY
Sat 10/28 Memphis at North Texas-6.570.0W 45 - 42ON
Sat 11/4 Memphis vs South Florida-13.568.5W 59 - 50ON
Sat 11/11 Memphis at Charlotte-9.551.5W 44 - 38ON
Sat 11/18 Memphis vs SMU+9.564.5L 34 - 38OY
Fri 11/24 Memphis at Temple-13.563.5W 45 - 21OY
Fri 12/29 Memphis at Iowa State+10.558.0W 36 - 26OY

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Predictions for Memphis's Schedule
Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BSU#19 (.3)47% (21)32.151% (10)3.46 (9)21542% (69)2214.2 (38)#90 (.22)41% (59)25.644% (79)40% (42)4.04 (90)321.51.4
MEM#18 (.3)47% (23)39.447% (33)2.96 (98)15247% (22)3064.6 (16)#82 (.2)44% (90)28.844% (82)44% (103)4.12 (99)41.21.21.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BSU#3 (.36)48% (12)49% (17)3.22 (39)23448% (12)2044.83 (4)#59 (.16)38% (27)39% (33)37% (29)3.33 (24)39.80.61.1
MEM#23 (.27)44% (57)46% (40)3.27 (31)17541% (71)2704.66 (14)#87 (.19)40% (47)40% (45)40% (62)4.05 (96)480.61.9



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BSU Offense1432.133.446.6%4.21.5214362152215.457%42%51%42%14%.3
MEM Defense1328.831.543.7%4.121.5 - - - - - 49%50%44%44%16%.2
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BSU Defense1425.631.441.3%4.041.4 - - - - - 46%53%44%40%17%.22
MEM Offense1339.438.846.6%4.61.2234581523064.643%57%47%47%13%.3

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Boise State1431:1121.446%82%3.7321.51.45.92.5029.4
Memphis1331:0822.745%64%4.141.21.21.55.11.6331.2
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BSU Offense1457% (19)51% (10)40214.95.434 (7).3 (6)3.46 (9)84% (6)8% (34)1.07 (31)
MEM Defense1349% (56)44% (82) - - - - .17 (92)2.98 (46)62% (15)9% (92)1.08 (105)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BSU Defense1446% (24)44% (79) - - - - .19 (95)3.08 (59)66% (29)11% (34)1.09 (108)
MEM Offense1343% (111)47% (33)331524.631 (17).17 (57)2.96 (98)66% (117)8% (25)1.03 (52)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BSU Offense1442% (117)42% (69)15.426.6221.38.314.320 (70)13 (97).38 (29)1.8 (12)29% (16)34% (38).38 (56)6% (66)2.1 (57)
MEM Defense1350% (78)44% (103) - - - - - - 11 (53).28 (75)1.7 (88)30% (112)32% (93).3 (65)7% (38)2.2 (99)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BSU Defense1453% (112)40% (42) - - - - - - 11 (53).28 (72)1.7 (91)33% (48)32% (91).37 (95)6% (72)2.1 (80)
MEM Offense1357% (19)47% (22)24.737306.58.312.433 (11)10 (56).42 (22)1.6 (50)27% (8)39% (7).62 (5)6% (49)2.2 (23)

Boise State's Power Ratings
Boise State's Power Rating: 4.57  #37
Boise State's Offense Rating: 21.76  #28
Boise State's Defense Rating: 8.84  #58
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 1%  #69
Boise State's 2023 Expected Record: 9.10 - 4.90
Boise State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 7.4  #41
Boise State's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.2  #29
Boise State's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.1  #70

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Boise State: 4.57   Memphis: 6.22

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Boise State: 7.4   Memphis: 2.8




Memphis's Power Ratings
Memphis's Power Rating: 6.22  #36
Memphis's Offense Rating: 22.45  #24
Memphis's Defense Rating: 9.91  #71
2023 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 4  #63
Memphis's 2023 Expected Record: 9.10 - 3.90
Memphis's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 2.8  #57
Memphis's Offense SP+ Rating: 36.6  #14
Memphis's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.1  #112

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


Boise State Scoring
Offense: 32.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 33.4
Defense: 25.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.4

Boise State's 2023 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 2
Over/Under Record: 10 - 4
Record on Road: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 4 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Boise State 30
Memphis 30


Total Points: 60

Based on Last 4 Games
Memphis 29
Boise State 27

Total Points: 56

Based on Entire Season
Memphis 34
Boise State 32

Total Points: 66
Memphis Scoring
Offense: 39.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.8
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 31.5

Memphis's 2023 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 11 - 2
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 4 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 5 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 1


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/30Memphis35Boise State32Memphis -3Push58.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Memphis101 Overs
Boise State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#37) BSU at (#36) MEM
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatBSUMEM
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #37 #36
SP+SP+ #41 #57
Perf GradeGrade #51 #41
OffenseOff #26 #22
DefenseDef #111 #97
Spec TeamsST #64 #103
TalentTal #1 #1
Blue ChipsBC% #69 #63
Boise State on Offense
CategoryCat
BSU OffMEM Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #26 #97
SuccessSuc #21 #90
ExplosiveExp #32 #108
PPAPPA #19 #82
PowerPwr #28 #71
SP+SP+ #29 #112
Pts POPPO #38 #99
HavocHav #40 #66
Boise State Run Game
CategoryCat
BSU OffMEM Def
Run GameRun #3 #88
Run SuccessRSuc #10 #82
Run ExplRExp #31 #105
PPAExp #6 #92
Run BlockR Blk #29 -
OL YdsOLY #9 #46
Stuff RateStuff #48 #24
TackleTak -  #134
Boise State Pass Game
CategoryCat
BSU OffMEM Def
Pass GamePass #95 #105
Pass SuccessPSuc #69 #103
Pass ExplPExl #12 #88
PPAExp #29 #75
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #77 #74
F7 HavocF7 #34 #92
DB HavocDB #66 #38
Memphis on Offense
CategoryCatMEM OffBSU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #22 #111
SuccessSuc #23 #59
ExplosiveExp #18 #111
PPAPPA #18 #90
PowerPwr #24 #58
SP+SP+ #14 #70
Pts POPPO #16 #90
HavocHav #23 #45
Memphis Run Game
CategoryCat
MEM OffBSU Def
Run GameRun #82 #113
Run SuccessRSuc #33 #79
Run ExplRExp #52 #108
PPAExp #57 #95
Run BlockR Blk #26 -
OL YdsOLY #98 #59
Stuff RateStuff #93 #48
TackleTak -  #130
Memphis Pass Game
CategoryCatMEM OffBSU Def
Pass GamePass #15 #94
Pass SuccessPSuc #22 #42
Pass ExplPExl #50 #91
PPAExp #22 #72
Pass Block/RushP Blk #18 #109
F7 HavocF7 #25 #34
DB HavocDB #49 #72
Program Comparison
MEM 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'23 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

BSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'23 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 92°
Rematch from Week 5
Memphis -3.0 (58.0)
Memphis won vs Boise State this year (35-32)

Previous Matchups
Memphis beat Boise State in 2023 (35-32)

  
BSU's OC Bush Hamdan (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Taylen Green12121257%17521198.3
Maddux Madsen8113261%1191939.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ashton Jeanty2211351146.168
George Holani13374475.675
Taylen Green7843695.670
Jambres Dubar6233525.424
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eric McAlister47873518.683
Ashton Jeanty43569513.275
Billy Bowens28383113.752
Prince Strachan12274222.874

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BSU's DC Spencer Danielson (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Alexander Teubner793005
Andrew Simpson6516752
Seyi Oladipo609214
Rodney Robinson542012
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ahmed Hassanein50171370
Andrew Simpson6516752
Ty Benefield435335
Braxton Fely155340
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Clark522018
Alexander Teubner793005
Ty Benefield435335

MEM's OC Tim Cramsey (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Seth Henigan31847667%38833298.2
Tevin Carter3560%1011120.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Blake Watson (Tr)1921152146.069
Sutton Smith6330524.826
Seth Henigan9427452.924
Brandon Thomas4617293.742
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Roc Taylor691083415.785
DeMeer Blankumsee (Tr)53901717.070
Blake Watson (Tr)5348539.263
Joseph Scates33414612.554

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MEM's DC Matt Barnes (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chandler Martin (Tr)9417332
Geoff Cantin-Arku795112
Simeon Blair (Tr)635025
Cameron Smith570026
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chandler Martin (Tr)9417332
Gregory Rubin523313
Keveionta Spears174211
Jaylon Allen417232
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
DeAgo Brumfeld4230110
Cameron Smith570026
Simeon Blair (Tr)635025