The numbers are still skewed due to all the cupcakes being played the first couple of weeks but they're slowly starting to align.

OL and coverage teams still seem to be a concern.

Especially considering our level of competition.

Near the bottom in SOS so far this year but still allowing 6.5 TFL a game.

The schedule is starting to get a lot tougher over the next few weeks.

The opposing teams have helped us a number of times these first two games, but do not look for help from Navy.

The Midshipmen have ZERO turnovers so far this year.

HOWEVER they've only caused one themself.

So doesn't look to be a high turnover type of game.

Navy doesn't pass much so their sacks allowed numbers are pretty good.

But likewise opposing QBs have often had time for an in game meal when they drop back to pass.

Hopefully this will give Seth time to check his second and third option on each play.

Presently Navy is averaging right at 6.5 more yards on the ground per game than the Tigers while facing ND their first game.

Don't expect the Tigers to hold them to 50 ypg as they have in first two games.

But if our DL and LBs can hold their own then our DBs should be able to fill any gaps and limit the damage.

Here is a major surprise, the Tigers are #1 in the nation in 3rd down conversion defense.

YES YOU HEARD ME RIGHT!!!

Of course can't expect them to hold all opponents to just 13.8% on 3rd downs, but considering our troubles in the past.

Navy has 3 rushers that average right around 40-45 yards per game, with their QB being their #2 rusher.

If the Tigers stay focused in this weeks game and cuts down on the mistakes they shouldn't have any trouble covering the spread.



Total Offense
Memphis 29th
Navy 122nd

Total Defense
Memphis 2nd
Navy 65th

Passing offense
Memphis 36th
Navy 129th

Rushing Offense
Memphis 51st
Navy 45th

Passing Defense
Memphis 4th
Navy 55th

Rushing Defense
Memphis 5th
Navy 85th

Red Zone Offense
Memphis 66th
Navy 114th

Red Zone Defense
Memphis 2nd
Navy 19th

Net Punting
Memphis 95th
Navy 49th

Punt Returns
Memphis 27th
Navy 2nd

Punt Return Defense
Memphis 96th
Navy 106th

Blocked Punts
Memphis n/a
Navy n/a

Blocked Punts Allowed
Memphis 1st
Navy 1st

Kick Off Returns
Memphis 93rd
Navy 123rd

Kick Off Return Defense
Memphis 68th
Navy 73rd

Turnover margin
Memphis 20th
Navy 20th

Fumbles
Memphis 52nd
Navy 1st

Fumbles Recovered
Memphis 2nd
Navy 42nd

Passes Had Intercepted
Memphis 67th
Navy 1st

Passes Intercepted
Memphis 42nd
Navy 72nd

Sacks
Memphis 16th
Navy 122nd

Sacks allowed
Memphis 57th
Navy 26th

ToP
Memphis 4th
Navy 57th

Scoring Offense
Memphis 14th
Navy 124th

Scoring Defense
Memphis 12th
Navy 62nd

Good stuff. Thanks

Thank you.