The Memphis Tigers (2-0) and the Navy Midshipmen (1-1) play on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in a battle of AAC foes.

On defense, Memphis has been a top-25 unit, ranking second-best by surrendering just 160.5 yards per game. The offense ranks 29th (470 yards per game). Navy ranks 12th-worst in total yards per game (288.5), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 64th in the FBS with 335.5 total yards allowed per contest.

We will dive into everything you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on ESPN.

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Memphis vs. Navy Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • City: Memphis, Florida
  • Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

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Memphis vs. Navy Key Statistics

Memphis Navy
470 (38th) Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) 288.5 (121st)
160.5 (2nd) Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) 335.5 (61st)
179 (51st) Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) 185.5 (45th)
291 (36th) Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) 103 (129th)
3 (72nd) Turnovers (Rank) 0 (1st)
5 (12th) Takeaways (Rank) 2 (71st)

Memphis Stats Leaders

  • Seth Henigan has 573 passing yards for Memphis, completing 73.8% of his passes and collecting four touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He's also contributed on the ground with 27 rushing yards (13.5 ypg) on 11 carries with one rushing touchdown.
  • Blake Watson has 126 rushing yards on 30 carries with three touchdowns. He's also tacked on nine catches for 62 yards (31 per game).
  • Sutton Smith has carried the ball 23 times for 120 yards (60 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Tauskie Dove's 124 yards as a receiver lead the team. He's been targeted four times and has registered four receptions and one touchdown.
  • DeMeer Blankumsee has caught seven passes for 122 yards (61 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
  • Roc Taylor has a total of 90 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing nine passes.

Navy Stats Leaders

  • Tai Lavatai has thrown for 204 yards (102 ypg) to lead Navy, completing 57.9% of his passes and tossing one touchdown pass this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 88 yards (44 ypg) on 26 carries.
  • Eli Heidenreich has been given seven carries and totaled 78 yards with one touchdown.
  • Anton Hall leads his squad with 45 receiving yards on one catches.
  • Nathan Kent has two receptions (on two targets) for a total of 45 yards (22.5 yards per game) this year.
  • Brandon Chatman's four catches (on five targets) have netted him 42 yards (21 ypg).

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