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    Memphis vs North Alabama Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

    By Pete Fiutak,

    2 hours ago

    Memphis is planning on having a monster season. Win the AAC, be in the mix for the College Football Playoff, dominate throughout. It all starts here against a North Alabama team collecting a paycheck, but it has just enough of an offense to bring a little bit of a push.

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    Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer runs the Memphis flag after a touchdown during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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    Memphis vs North Alabama Preview

    Memphis vs North Alabama How to Watch
    Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
    Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
    How to Watch: ESPN+
    2023 Records: Memphis (10-3), North Alabama (3-8)
    - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions

    Why North Alabama Will Win

    Can the Lions get running?

    They don’t have a big passing game, but they’re balanced, and they do a whole lot better when they can control the tempo a bit by rolling on the ground.

    The Memphis defense should be okay, but after finishing 111th in the nation in total defense it needs a lot more from the line. However …

    Why Memphis Will Win

    The Memphis offense will do whatever it wants.

    The North Alabama lines won’t be able to hold up, and that starts with a defensive front that won’t generate enough pressure. The Memphis O has the passing game to score quickly and in bunches.

    Seth Henigan is one of the nation’s better under-the-radar quarterbacks, the receiving corps is loaded, and …

    Memphis vs North Alabama: Who Will Win

    Memphis can do whatever it wants. North Alabama won’t be able to stop the Tiger defensive front that will make up for other problems with pressure, and the offense will have all day to put up a few huge numbers on the board.

    Memphis vs North Alabama Prediction, Betting Lines

    Memphis 55, North Alabama 13
    Line: Memphis -38.5, o/u: 61.5
    ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
    Memphis vs North Alabama Must See Rating: 1

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