The Mustangs are one of the most experienced teams in the 2020 season thus far, with three full games played and just once cancellation. The Tigers haven't played since their relatively lackluster win over Arkansas State a month ago. Not only does SMU have the edge in continuity, it likely has the better team. Quarterback Brady White is a major weapon for the Tigers, but their depth has been hurt by opt-outs. Shane Buechele of SMU is likely his equal and has a wider array of options to help out.

Memphis can barely remember the last time it played. (Answer: one month ago). Meanwhile, SMU has rung up 48.7 points per game, fifth most in the land, in three wins. A new coach, Ryan Silverfield, directs the Tigers, and he might lack the experience to navigate the challenges of coaching in a COVID-19 season. Experience is no issue on the other sideline with the veteran Sonny Dykes. The mid-70s total hints at a shootout, and the Mustangs are in better physical condition to endure until the end.

It seems like Memphis hasn’t played in a year and SMU has dropped 50 or more points in each of the last two games. Will the Tigers defense have enough to slow down a Mustangs offense led by Shane Buechele and a bevy of talented skill players? Nope. The absence of Kenny Gainwell will come back to haunt the Tigers.