The Frisco Bowl is set to feature No. 25 Memphis (10-2) taking on West Virginia (6-6) on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST. The odds from BetMGM indicate that Memphis is favored by 2 points.

A notable aspect of this matchup is the contrasting performances of both teams. Memphis boasts one of the premier passing offenses in college football, ranked 24th with an average of 268.5 yards per game. In contrast, West Virginia’s defense struggles significantly in this area, placing 125th with 268.9 yards allowed per game. Not only does Memphis excel in passing, but they also possess a solid scoring defense, ranked 44th overall, allowing 22.8 points per game. West Virginia counters with a somewhat better scoring offense, positioned 64th, averaging 28.5 points per game.

In their previous games, Memphis achieved a 34-24 victory over Tulane on November 28. Quarterback Seth Henigan led the team effectively, completing 22 of 29 passes for 218 yards, resulting in two touchdown passes without any interceptions. Running back Mario Anderson had a standout performance, rushing 24 times for 177 yards and scoring one touchdown. Additionally, Roc Taylor caught seven passes for 96 yards, showcasing the depth of Memphis’ offensive capabilities.

On the other hand, West Virginia experienced a disappointing loss against Texas Tech, falling 52-15 on November 30. Quarterback Garrett Greene managed to throw for 265 yards on 29 of 39 attempts, with one touchdown alongside two interceptions. Jahiem White also made significant contributions, rushing for 124 yards on 14 carries and recording a touchdown, while CJ Donaldson had seven receptions for 73 yards, indicating the team’s effort despite the defeat.

When examining the individual players, Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan ranks 14th in college football with 3,208 passing yards (267.3 per game), completing 64.2% of his throws with 23 touchdowns and only six interceptions. He also adds a rushing element with 129 yards and one touchdown. Running back Mario Anderson has been crucial as well, tallying 1,292 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, making him 11th nationally. In the receiving department, Roc Taylor contributes significantly with 61 receptions totaling 834 yards.

For West Virginia, Greene’s stats include 1,972 passing yards (197.2 per game) with 13 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. His rushing ability has also been impressive, amassing 669 yards and five touchdowns. Jahiem White mirrors Greene’s productivity on the ground with 817 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, along with notable contributions from Hudson Clement, who has caught 40 passes for 575 yards and three touchdowns.

Statistics reveal that Memphis outperforms opponents by an average of 12.4 points per game this season, while West Virginia has struggled, being outscored by 2.6 points per game. On the defensive side, Memphis ranks poorly in passing defense, allowing 251.7 yards per game, yet their offensive passing game remains strong. Meanwhile, West Virginia ranks 64th in scoring offense with an average of 28.5 points, but they are worse defensively, surrendering 31.1 points per game, highlighting the challenges they face heading into the Frisco Bowl.