Memphis vs. SMU: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 11:40 a.m. ET

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Preston Stone and the SMU Mustangs (8-2) are in action on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET versus the Memphis Tigers (8-2) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

The matchup is on ESPN2, if you're searching for how to watch.

Learn more about the SMU Mustangs and the Memphis Tigers.

How to Watch SMU vs. Memphis

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Louisiana Tech	W 38-14	-21
9/9/2023	at Oklahoma	L 28-11	+16.5
9/16/2023	vs. Prairie View A&M	W 69-0	+16.5
9/23/2023	at TCU	L 34-17	+6.5
9/30/2023	vs. Charlotte	W 34-16	-22.5
10/12/2023	at East Carolina	W 31-10	-11.5
10/20/2023	at Temple	W 55-0	-24
10/28/2023	vs. Tulsa	W 69-10	-20.5
11/4/2023	at Rice	W 36-31	-12.5
11/10/2023	vs. North Texas	W 45-21	-20
11/18/2023	at Memphis	-
11/25/2023	vs. Navy	-	-

SMU has been clicking on all fronts this year, ranking 10th-best in total offense (474 yards per game) and 11th-best in total defense (290.8 yards allowed per game).
SMU has been finding success on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 20th-best in passing offense (285.5 passing yards per game) and 12th-best in passing defense (173.8 passing yards allowed per game).
The Mustangs have been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking seventh-best in scoring offense (40.5 points per game) and ninth-best in scoring defense (16.4 points allowed per game).
The Mustangs are putting up 188.5 rushing yards per game on offense this season (28th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 117 rushing yards per game (30th) on the other side of the ball.
On defense, SMU has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best by allowing a 28.2% third-down percentage. The team's offense ranks 37th (43.2% third-down conversion rate).
With 12 forced turnovers (90th in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (15th in the FBS), the Mustangs' +3 turnover margin ranks 36th in college football.

Name	Position	Stats
Preston Stone	QB	2,596 YDS (58.6%) / 23 TD / 6 INT 197 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 19.7 RUSH YPG
Jaylan Knighton	RB	640 YDS / 5 TD / 64 YPG / 5.8 YPC
RJ Maryland	TE	25 REC / 355 YDS / 6 TD / 35.5 YPG
Camar Wheaton	RB	296 YDS / 5 TD / 29.6 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Elijah Roberts	DE	22 TKL / 7 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Isaiah Nwokobia	S	42 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Kobe Wilson	LB	46 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Elijah Chatman	DT	26 TKL / 6 TFL / 4.5 SACK

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread
9/2/2023	vs. Bethune-Cookman	W 56-14	-
9/9/2023	at Arkansas State	W 37-3	-21
9/14/2023	vs. Navy	W 28-24	-13
9/23/2023	vs. Missouri	L 34-27	+6.5
9/30/2023	vs. Boise State	W 35-32	-3
10/13/2023	vs. Tulane	L 31-21	+5
10/21/2023	at UAB	W 45-21	-7.5
10/28/2023	at North Texas	W 45-42	-6.5
11/4/2023	vs. South Florida	W 59-50	-12.5
11/11/2023	at Charlotte	W 44-38	-9.5
11/18/2023	vs. SMU	-
11/24/2023	at Temple	-	-

Memphis ranks 22nd-worst in total yards allowed per game on defense (416.3), but at least it has been surging on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in total yards per contest (452.3).
Memphis' pass defense ranks 99th in the FBS with 242.2 passing yards given up per game, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by piling up 296.5 passing yards per contest.
The Tigers' offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as they rank ninth-best in the FBS with 39.7 points per contest. In terms of defense, they are surrendering 28.9 points per game, which ranks 98th.
From an offensive angle, the Tigers are accumulating 155.8 rushing yards per contest (69th-ranked). They rank 107th in the FBS on defense (174.1 rushing yards given up per game).
Memphis ranks 41st in the FBS with a 42.4% third-down conversion rate, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 16th-best by surrendering a 30.7% third-down rate.
The Tigers have a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 22nd-best at +6.

Name	Position	Stats
Seth Henigan	QB	2,864 YDS (66.3%) / 22 TD / 8 INT 229 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 22.9 RUSH YPG
Blake Watson	RB	909 YDS / 12 TD / 90.9 YPG / 6 YPC 43 REC / 393 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 39.3 REC YPG
Roc Taylor	WR	50 REC / 779 YDS / 4 TD / 77.9 YPG
DeMeer Blankumsee	WR	40 REC / 669 YDS / 4 TD / 66.9 YPG
Chandler Martin	LB	72 TKL / 10 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Geoff Cantin-Arku	LB	57 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Simeon Blair	DB	48 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jaylon Allen	DL	35 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK