Memphis Hosts South Florida in Crucial AAC Showdown on Saturday

TULSA, Oklahoma — The Memphis Tigers will host the South Florida Bulls on Saturday, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 p.m. ET) at Chapman Stadium. This game, crucial for both teams’ aspirations in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), features Memphis aiming for redemption after a disappointing loss last week.

The Tigers fell 31-24 against UAB, a game that saw their starting quarterback Brendon Lewis leave with an injury. Memphis must secure a victory this week to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive, with only a few games left in the season.

South Florida comes into this matchup with a strong record and currently stands as a contender in the conference. The stakes are high as five teams in the AAC are all within striking distance of the championship title. Circa Sports has South Florida favored at -4 against Memphis, reflecting the tight competition in the conference.

“We need to rally after the last game and show what we can do,” said Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield. “Each week is crucial now, and the guys are ready to fight for this game.”

The Bulls have been performing well this season, ranking 74th in total offense with an average of 381.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, Memphis is struggling on offense, managing only 19.9 points per game, which ranks among the lowest in the nation.

This game will be streamed live on ESPN+, marking its absence from traditional broadcast television. Fans can subscribe to the service through the ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plans, available at monthly or yearly rates.

As the AAC teams battle for conference supremacy, the showdown between Memphis and South Florida promises to be an exciting clash for college football fans.