Memphis and West Virginia Set for Frisco Bowl Matchup on Dec. 17
The Tigers aim for their sixth straight bowl victory, while the Mountaineers navigate coaching changes and roster uncertainty.
- No. 25 Memphis (10-2) will face West Virginia (6-6) in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. on ESPN.
- Memphis, led by quarterback Seth Henigan and running back Mario Anderson Jr., seeks its 11th win of the season and a second consecutive bowl win over a Big 12 opponent.
- West Virginia will be coached by interim offensive coordinator Chad Scott after the recent firing of head coach Neal Brown, who went 37-35 over six seasons.
- The Mountaineers, led by senior quarterback Garrett Greene and running back Jahiem White, face potential roster turnover as players consider entering the transfer portal.
- This is the first-ever meeting between Memphis and West Virginia, with both teams making their debut appearance in the Frisco Bowl.