Hawaii vs. Memphis 12/24/21 - EasyPost Hawaii Bowl Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/15/2021 at 6:19 PM ET

On Friday December 24, the Memphis Tigers play the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Easypost Hawaii Bowl at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii. Memphis finished the regular season 6-6 overall and 3-5 in the American Athletic Conference. The Tigers defeated Tulane 33-28 in the final game of the regular season. Memphis scored an average of 30.3 points per game and allowed an average of 29.3 points per game.

During the regular season, quarterback Seth Hennigan passed for 3,322 yards with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The leading rusher was Brandon Thomas with 669 yards and eight touchdowns, while the leading receiver was Calvin Austin III with 1,149 yards and eight touchdown receptions. On defense, JJ Russell was the leading tackler with 123 and Jaylon Allen was the leader in quarterback sacks with 5.0.

Hawaii finished this regular season 6-7 overall and 3-5 in the Mountain West Conference. Hawaii defeated Wyoming 38-14 in its final game of the regular season and won each of its final two games after suffering through a three-game losing skid. Hawaii scored an average of 28.8 points and allowed an average of 31.4 points during the regular season.

Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro passed for 2,793 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The leading rusher was Dae Dae Hunter with 651 yards and three touchdowns, while Dedrick Parson rushed for 618 yards and eight touchdowns. Nick Marder was the leading receiver with 913 yards and five touchdowns. On defense, Darius Muasau was the leading tackler with 108 and was also the leader in quarterback sacks with 7.0.

Memphis played well all season offensively averaging 30.3 points per game, but its defense was the weakest link allowing an average of 29.3 points per game. However, Memphis will be up against a Hawaii defense that allowed even more points per game than Memphis at 31.4 points per game. Memphis played a much tougher schedule overall then did Hawaii and will score big against the Rainbow Warriors defense. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Tigers win and cover ATS 34-21.

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