Memphis Tigers Host Charlotte 49ers in Crucial AAC Matchup

The Memphis Tigers, currently boasting a 6-1 record and a 2-1 standing in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), are set to host the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The game, scheduled to kick off at noon ET, will be televised on ESPNU and held at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memphis, after suffering their only loss of the season to Navy, has rebounded with a three-game winning streak against Middle Tennessee, USF, and North Texas. In their last outing, the Tigers secured a 52-44 victory over North Texas, showcasing a strong offensive performance with 526 total yards and 207 rushing yards on 32 attempts.

The Charlotte 49ers, with a 3-4 overall record and a 2-1 conference record, are looking to get back to .500 after their recent loss to Navy. Despite their record, the 49ers have shown resilience, winning two of their last three games. However, they face significant odds as 18.5-point underdogs against the Tigers.

The betting odds favor Memphis, with a moneyline of -1100 and Charlotte at +700. The Over/Under is set at 57.5 points, with many predicting the game to go over due to the strong offensive capabilities of both teams, particularly Memphis.

This matchup is crucial for Memphis as they aim to keep their AAC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Tigers’ offense, averaging 34.1 points per game, will face a Charlotte defense that has struggled, conceding 34.4 points per game and ranking 120th in the nation in team defense.

In a separate note, Memphis football legend Glenn Rogers, Sr., who integrated the Memphis Tigers in 1968 as the first Black football player at then-Memphis State, was recently honored with an official street naming near the stadium.