Navy Football First Look: Memphis

Navy travels Memphis on Thursday to face the Tigers. Here is your first look at Memphis.

Memphis Season So Far

Date	Opponent	Result
08/31/19	Mississippi	W 15-10
09/07/19	Southern U.	W 55-24
09/14/19	@ South Ala.	W 42-6
09/26/19	Navy
10/05/19	@ La.-Monroe
10/12/19	@ Temple
10/19/19	Tulane
10/26/19	@ Tulsa
11/02/19	Southern Methodist
11/16/19	@ Houston
11/23/19	@ South Fla.
11/29/19	Cincinnati

Key Stats

Navy	Team Averages	Memphis
43.5	Points	37.3
8.5	Points Allowed	13.3
499.5	Total YDS	489.7
128.0	Pass YDS	262.7
371.5	Rush YDS	227.0
226.5	Total YDS Allowed	226.3
152.5	Pass YDS Allowed	110.0
27.0	Rush YDS Allowed	116.3

Memphis Injuries and Suspensions

Date	Pos	Player	Injury	Status
09/23/19	RB	Patrick Taylor Jr.	Ankle	is downgraded to OUT Thursday vs Navy
09/22/19	DL	O’Bryan Goodson	Leg	is “?” Thursday vs Navy
09/16/19	WR	John Williams	Knee	is out for season
09/10/19	DB	Chris Claybrooks	Leg	is out indefinitely

Source: Donbest.com

Challenges for Navy

This game is probably the Midshipmen’s toughest test of the season. Memphis is a powerful team both offensively and defensively. Quarterback Brady White has completed over 70% of his passes for 718 yards and five TDs with just two interceptions. Running back Kenneth Gainwell is averaging over 102 yards rushing per game with four TDs. Navy can win this game but it won’t be easy.

Thursday’s game kicks off at 8:00 ET. Watch on the ESPN Network.