Memphis at ECU: Setting The Stage

East Carolina and Memphis are playing in the American Athletic Conference in Greenville.

Holton Ahlers is the American's all-time leading passer. Keaton Mitchell is a third-year running back. Isaiah Winstead is an incoming transfer wide receiver from Toledo.

Jeremy Lewis, Xavier Smith and Malik Fleming are the key defensive players for ECU. Memphis is the team that won the last game. The team's offensive scheme is spread.

Memphis plays ECU. Memphis has a balanced offense and multiple defense. ECu has great depth.

Memphis is playing ECU.

Seth Henigan is the team's quarterback. Brandon Thomas is a redshirt sophomore running back. Gabriel Rogers is their top receiver. He has 22 catches for 302 yards and a long of 56.

Cormontae Hamilton, Xavier Cullens and Quindell Johnson are key defensive players for Memphis. Quinn is the team's highest-graded defensive back.

Memphis and ECU have played each other three times since 2012. The Pirates lead the all-time series 16-8.

Memphis and ECU played last year. Memphis won the game.

Memphis is using three running backs and Seth Henigan is their leading rusher. Henigans has improved this year and is a good quarterback. Holton Ahlers has more arm talent than Michael Pratt.

Memphis is similar to ODU in terms of style and personnel. Memphis is going to play a lot of cover 4 and cover 6. They are big up front and have a good defensive line.

Memphis plays ECU on Saturday. Last year's game was a good example of the conference.

Memphis is preparing for a tough conference game against East Carolina. Memphis is looking forward to the game. East Caroline is 6th in the country in passing touchdowns and has one of the best red zone defenses in America.