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.
Overview
- 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.