The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Memphis Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Liberty Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 27½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records: Mississippi State: 9-4 SU, 7-5 ATS Memphis: 1-11 SU, 5-7 ATS

Mississippi State most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Memphis most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on turf are 1-9 After being outgained are 1-9 When playing outside the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider: Mississippi State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis Mississippi State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi State's last 7 games Memphis is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up: Mississippi State at Auburn, Saturday, September 10 Memphis at Arkansas State, Saturday, September 10

NCAA Football Preview: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Memphis Tigers