The account of the Memphis Tigers making the biggest bowl game in their history should come a tremendous feeling. Instead, there is a sense of letdown. Head coach Mike Norvell was announced as the new Florida State head coach seconds after leading Memphis to the| AAC title. Memphis players will head to the Cotton Bowl without the coach that led them there. By contrast, Penn State has been the model of stability for College Football betting Games. Head coach James Franklin recently signed an extension with his third double-digit win season. Franklin has returned PSU to elite status.
Memphis Tigers Vs. Penn State Nittany Lions – Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 28, 2019, Noon ET |
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| Location: | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| Memphis vs. Penn State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Memphis | +7 (-125) | 60½ (-110) | +200 |  |
| Penn State | -7 (+105) | 60½ (-110) | -240 | |
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Memphis Tigers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Overview
Penn State has a sportsbook record of 10-2 straight up, 6-6 vs. the line, and 5-7 under the total. Late on the Nits failed to cover three of their last four games. PSU has national rankings of 24th for total offense and seventh for points allowed.
In the same way, Memphis is 12-1 straight up, 8-5 vs. the odds, and 8-5 over the total. As a result, the Tigers were American Athletic Conference champions. Memphis ranks eighth for scoring offense and 47th for points allowed.
Key Tigers: QB Brady White (3560 YDS, 64.1% COMP, 9.6 AVG, 33 TD, 9 INT, 21 SACK, 169.4 RTG), RB Kenneth Gainwell (222 ATT, 1425 YDS, 6.4 AVG, 12 TD), WR Damonte Coxie (68 REC, 1144 YDS, 16.8 AVG, 9 TD), PK Riley Patterson (62-63 XP, 17-19 FG), DE Bryce Huff (47 TACKLES, 6 SACKS)
Key Nittany Lions: QB Sean Clifford (2521 YDS, 59.5% COMP, 8.4 AVG, 22 TD, 6 INT, 20 SACKS, 150.6 RTG), RB Journey Brown (113 ATT, 688 YDS, 6.1 AVG, 10 TD), WR KJ Hamler (54 REC, 858 YDS, 15.9 AVG, 8 TD), PK Jake Pinegar (50-52 XP, 10-11 FG, 80 PTS), DE Yetur Gross Matos (39 TACKLES, 8.5 SACKS)
Memphis And Penn State Against the Spread
The Tigers Are:
- 6-3 against the spread in their last nine away games
- 7-3 over the total on the road
- 4-9 vs. the line in their last 13 games as an underdog
- 10-2 over the total when getting points
- 1-6 on the board in their last seven bowl games
- 2-3-1 under the total in postseason
The Nittany Lions Are:
- 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 away games
- 0-6 under the total on the road
- 3-6 vs. the odds as a chalk
- 3-6 under the total in their last nine games as a favorite
- 3-5-1 on the board in their last eight bowl games
- 6-3 over the total in postseason
Memphis Tigers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions College Football Betting Games Picks
In this situation, Memphis is up against it for College Football Betting Games. Their coach bailed on them at the peak of their success. Additionally, Penn State is a top tier Big Ten program in results and on the roster. The defense is another difference-maker for the Nits.
Memphis Vs. Penn State College Football Betting Games Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions
Memphis Vs. Penn State College Football Betting Games Score Prediction: Penn State 38, Memphis 17