Before the start of Illinois football's training camp on Aug. 2 in Champaign, beat writer Bob Asmussen is counting down the Top 50 teams heading into the 2019 college football season:
No. 48: Memphis
Coach: Mike Norvell
2018 record: 8-6
Projected 2019 record: 9-3
Circle the date: Nov. 16 at Houston
Bowl trip: Gasparilla
Why No. 48: Arizona State transfer Brady White is the most underrated quarterback in the American after throwing for 3,200 yards and 26 touchdowns last season.