Clash at Cramton Bowl: Memphis Tigers Set to Tackle Florida Atlantic Owls in College Football Showdown
As the Memphis Tigers prepare to face off against the Florida Atlantic Owls at the historic Cramton Bowl, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its upward trajectory. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 24th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Montgomery.
The Tigers have shown resilience and adaptability throughout their recent games. With a narrow victory over the Houston Cougars (30-27) and a tough loss against Tulane's Green Wave (35-21), they've demonstrated both their offensive capabilities and areas needing improvement. Despite these mixed results, one constant has been their ability to score in critical moments, especially within the red zone.
In their last outing against Florida Atlantic Owls, the Tigers secured a comfortable win with 25 points to 10. Their performance was particularly strong during the first half of that game where they established an unassailable lead. This previous success will undoubtedly boost team morale as they head into this rematch.
However, it's crucial not to overlook some concerns from past performances. The loss against Tulane highlighted issues on defense and an inability to convert third downs effectively – only achieving a 36 percent success rate which is below what might be expected from such a talented roster.
On offense, while passing has been generally reliable with completion rates hovering around 60 percent across games and touchdowns consistently being thrown, there's room for improvement on rushing plays where yardage gains have been modest.
Special teams have also contributed positively with field goal percentages at or near perfect in several matches indicating reliability when called upon for those crucial extra points or three-point attempts.
The Cramton Bowl offers its own set of challenges; its outdoor surface can influence play styles and outcomes depending on weather conditions during game time. However, given that both teams are accustomed to playing outdoors on artificial surfaces should level out any potential home-field advantage for Florida Atlantic Owls.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN as these two teams battle it out under Montgomery’s lights – will Memphis Tigers roar triumphantly once again? Tune in this December 24th at midnight GMT (7 PM local time) for what is sure to be an exciting college football matchup!