Memphis has been an Over machine going above the total in nine of its last 10 games. It's easy to see why. The Tigers have an explosive offense - averaging 39.7 points - and a vulnerable defense. Iowa State averages nearly 30 points a game.

Both teams have excellent quarterbacks, Seth Henigan for Memphis and Rocco Becht for Iowa State. Henigan was particularly hot down the stretch with a 15-to-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio in his last six games. Blake Watson is one of the better all-purpose running backs in the country.

The Tigers catch a break as Iowa State will be without T.J. Tampa, a third-team All-American defensive back who opted out of the game.