Memphis continues to put up the offensive numbers of a middle-schooler playing Madden on Rookie difficulty, hanging 53 on preseason AAC favorite Cincinnati. The Tigers are poised to take a perfect record into a big game against regional rival Ole Miss in a few weeks. Their offense has the firepower, and their defense forces just enough turnovers to get the job done.
The Cougars came off a big road win over Louisville and smashed Texas State at home, getting them ready to open AAC play next week. The meat of UH’s non-league schedule is now behind them, and I think they have a great chance to start the year 8-0 before facing a back-loaded league schedule.