Clash at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium: Memphis Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels in College Football Showdown
As the Memphis Tigers gear up to face the Ole Miss Rebels at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Tigers, known for their tenacity and skill on the field, have shown time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Looking back at their recent performances, it's clear that the Tigers have been honing their offensive strategies. In their last game on December 22, 2018, against Wake Forest's Demon Deacons at Legion Field, they demonstrated a balanced attack but fell just short with a score of 34-37. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably their rushing game which amassed 207 yards and two touchdowns over 53 attempts. Their average gain per play was over four yards which is indicative of an offense that can move chains consistently.
The previous encounter before that saw them rack up an impressive total of 570 yards against UCF Knights on December 1st. Their running game was particularly dominant as they averaged nearly nine yards per carry for a total of four rushing touchdowns. However, penalties proved costly with ten infractions setting them back by almost eighty yards.
In another notable performance on November 23rd against Houston Cougars right in their home turf - Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium - the Tigers roared loudly with an overwhelming victory scoring 52 points to Houston's 31. They dominated possession time and showcased explosive plays both through air and ground attacks resulting in seven touchdowns.
The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption after narrowly missing out last season’s wins due to minor setbacks such as turnovers and penalties which can be addressed through disciplined play.
On defense, while there is room for improvement especially in reducing sack yardage allowed which stood at eighteen against Wake Forest; there were flashes of brilliance like achieving five sacks against Houston Cougars indicating potential disruption capabilities against Ole Miss Rebels' offense line.
The MT will need to maintain discipline while capitalizing on every red zone appearance – something they excelled at during previous games by converting most opportunities into points.
Ole Miss Rebels should not be underestimated though; any lapse in concentration could give them openings to exploit weaknesses seen in past MT defenses such as pass protection where interceptions have been thrown or fumbles lost during crucial moments of gameplay.
Fans should mark their calendars for August 31st when these two teams collide under the bright lights starting from noon local time (4 PM UTC). This high-stakes matchup will be broadcasted live on ABC network ensuring no one misses out on what could potentially become one of college football’s most memorable games this season.