Reason? Motivation and better team!!!
Memphis is 9-3 tied for the AAC title with UCF and Cincinnati. 3 loses to UCLA & OLE Miss covered ATS. Houston was up halftime, five rare turnovers lost that game. Statement game win over Cincinnati 41-14 on the road. What I like about this game is that Memphis only have 3 wins last year, have 17 starters return from last year. First time bowling since 2008. I know, BYU QB Christian Stewart closed out the season strong, but he lost his first 4 starts big against Boise state 55-30, Utah state 35-20 and UCF 31-24. His wins against bad team, UNLV & Savannah State. Yes win against CAL, but Cal Bears has no defense, and not even bowl eligible. Both team looks like even match on paper, but if we look closely, Memphis can score toe to toe with BYU. I don't think BYU can light up the scoreboard on Memphis, IMO. Memphis has strong pass defense INT 24 time this year. If Christian Stewart not careful, throwing a few INT, this could be a blowout win for MEMPHIS. DEFENSE wins Championship. Memphis has good defense. I am betting BIG on MEMPHIS and OVER today in the MIAMI BEACH BOWL. BOL to everyone.