Clash at Ladd-Peebles Stadium: Memphis Tigers vs South Alabama Jaguars in College Football Showdown
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face the South Alabama Jaguars at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can replicate the dominant performance from their last game on September 7, 2019. The Tigers roared past the Southern University Jaguars with a resounding 55-24 victory, showcasing an offense that could hardly be contained and a defense that was just as impressive.
The statistics from that game speak volumes about what the Memphis Tigers are capable of when they hit their stride. With an astonishing passing completion percentage of 82 and a total offensive gain of 568 yards, it's clear that this team has firepower. Their quarterback threw for nearly 400 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, which is indicative of both precision and power in their aerial attack.
On the ground, they were equally formidable, rushing for a total of 177 yards and four touchdowns – one being a spectacular longest run for a touchdown covering 46 yards. This balanced attack could spell trouble for any defense trying to contain them.
Defensively, Memphis was just as strong against Southern University. They managed two sacks and two special teams blocks while keeping punts inside the opponent's twenty-yard line consistently. This kind of defensive pressure will be crucial when facing South Alabama Jaguars' offense.
However, it would be remiss not to consider some areas where improvement is needed before facing SAB. In their previous game against Ole Miss on August 31st, penalties seemed to plague MEM with ten infractions costing them valuable yardage. Discipline will need to be tightened up if they want to maintain control throughout this upcoming match-up.
Looking back further into last season's performance provides additional insights into how MEM might fare in this encounter. On December 22nd against Wake Forest Demon Deacons – despite scoring five touchdowns – they fell short by three points in a high-scoring affair (37-34). It highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities which have hopefully been addressed during off-season preparations.
In conclusion, while there are certainly areas where MEM can improve upon - particularly regarding penalties - there is every reason for fans to approach this upcoming game with optimism based on recent performances.
The clash between Memphis Tigers and South Alabama Jaguars is scheduled for September 14th at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile at 7:30 PM local time (2:30 PM GMT). Fans unable or unwilling to make the trip can catch all the action live on ESPNU satellite channel number 208; don't miss what promises to be an exciting college football showdown!