Memphis emerges from a bye week eager to close the deal on an AAC title-game berth. Houston has never been the same offensively since talented QB D’Eriq King elected to skip the rest of the season, and its defense (ranked 127 in FBS) never was good. The possible return of Tigers RB Patrick Taylor, absent for eight games, is a potential bonus. First-year coach Dana Holgorsen bumps up against two negative Cougars trends: 0-4 ATS after a bye and against Memphis.