2022 Week 6 Preview: Houston Cougars @ Memphis Tigers

The Houston Cougars and Memphis Tigers have been two of the most successful programs in the AAC since the event’s inception in 2015. Houston will officially rebrand to Big 12 membership on July 1, 2023. The rivalry produced some iconic moments. In 2015, Houston overcame a 34-14 deficit in a crucial fourth quarter to shock the Tigers. In 2016, Memphis emerged victorious in 48-44 shootout on a last-minute Anthony Miller touchdown.

Houston Cougars are 2-3, but they are two or three games away from 0-5. They lost their AAC opener to Tulane in overtime. The team has lost two defensive starters for the season and two more in the secondary. Running back Ta’Zhawn Henry will have surgery this week. Quarterback Clayton Tune and wide receiver Tank Dell are the team's main offensive threats. Memphis' defense is one of the worst in FBS. Houston's leading rusher Brandon Campbell is back in action after a week's absence.

Memphis is 4-1 and one of four AAC teams with the best overall record. The Tigers defeated four consecutive FBS opponents by double-digits. Memphis defeated Temple by a similar margin. Quarterback Seth Henigan is improving his passing and rushing. Houston is a team with a winning record in the rivalry. Houston and Memphis play each other on Friday night. It's the last game of the season. They play in a rivalry game. This is the first time the game has been played since the 2011 season, when Memphis lost to Mississippi State.

Houston Cougars take on Memphis Tigers in the Liberty Bowl. The game is a close one with a go-ahead touchdown in last five minutes. Houston has several advantages over Memphis. Memphis offensive line hasn't been consistent this season. Houston hasn’t led once at halftime this year. They should start slowly and then pile on the points.