Houston has not played since November 14, but the last time they did, the Cougars won by 35 points against a South Florida team that Memphis only beat by one point. Houston has also beaten Central Florida by 23 points and Memphis also only beat them by one point.

With Houston we see a 3-3 team so this game adds a level of importance as they must win this to have a winning season. The Cougars 3 wins have been by 18, 16 and 25 and while they have 3 losses they were to BYU, UCF and Cincinnati. Memphis 3-1 record their last 4 games is the most MISLEADING in CFB. They beat 1-8 USF team by 1, they padded their stats by beating SF Austin and then were outgained by 41 yards beating Navy by 3. Last week they were outgained 419-300 vs Tulane.
Houston's record may not show it but they are the much better overall team here.