Alright, dear college football enthusiasts. Feel free to acknowledge it. We understand you. Many of you are eagerly anticipating the upcoming weekend, when the truly crucial postseason matchups in the Football Bowl Subdivision will unfold. Nevertheless, even non-playoff football is preferable to no football at all, isn’t it? The bowl season persists this Tuesday evening with a solitary game scheduled in the Lone Star State. Let’s delve into a brief overview of the two teams involved, one of which had a relatively pleasant autumn in 2024, while the other is focusing on the future while paying homage to its past.
Frisco Bowl – No. 23 Memphis vs. West Virginia
Time/TV: 9 p.m. Eastern Time, ESPN
Why tune in: The initial ranked team to grace the field in this bowl season is aiming for a second victory against competition from a power conference. The Tigers bounced back from an early setback against Navy to secure triumphs in six of their last seven games, whereas the Mountaineers are bracing for a change in leadership post an erratic Big 12 campaign. Offensive coordinator Chad Scott will guide West Virginia in the bowl game subsequent to Neal Brown’s dismissal. Despite the recent struggles of QB Garrett Greene, who struggled with turnovers in the last game, he will look to regroup swiftly as West Virginia faces another potent offense. Memphis boasts an offense that averages over 35 points per game, spearheaded by the formidable trio of QB Seth Henigan, RB Mario Anderson Jr., and WR Roc Taylor.
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Why it might underwhelm: There’s a looming sense of a potential mismatch in this matchup. Although optimism is brewing in Morgantown with the anticipated return of Rich Rodriguez, assembling a competitive squad amid numerous departures via the transfer portal poses a significant challenge.
