University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
5-6 , 2-5
Houston
10-1 , 8-0
Tigers Fall at No. 17/17 Houston, 31-13
Nov 20, 2021 | Football
The setback moves Memphis' record on the season to 5-6 overall and to 2-5 in American Athletic Conference (AAC) play. The Cougars improve to 10-1 on the year and to 8-0 in league action.
Wide receiver Calvin Austin III led the Tiger offense on Friday night, posting his sixth 100-yard receiving game of the season with a game-high 103 yards on five receptions. True freshman quarterback Seth Henigan completed 21-of-45 passes for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Running back Asa Martin was on the receiving end of a five-yard score from Henigan.
Defensively, linebacker JJ Russell had a game-high nine tackles to go with one interception and one quarterback hurry, while defensive back Rodney Owens had eight stops with a pick. Xavier "Zay" Cullens totaled five tackles, one sack and one pass breakup on the night.
The Memphis Tigers will return to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium to host Tulane on Senior Night on Saturday, Nov. 27. The game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff and will be televised nationally on ESPNU.
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Team Stats
MEM 0, HOUSTON 7
HOUSTON - McCaskill,Alton 36 yd run (Witherspoon,Dal kick), 1 plays, 42 yards, TOP 0:08
MEM 0, HOUSTON 14
HOUSTON - Dell,Nathaniel 19 yd pass from Tune,Clayton (Witherspoon,Dal kick) 11 plays, 93 yards, TOP 4:36
MEM 3, HOUSTON 14
MEM - Kemp, David 28 yd field goal 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 2:45
MEM 3, HOUSTON 21
HOUSTON - Tune,Clayton 20 yd run (Witherspoon,Dal kick), 6 plays, 63 yards, TOP 1:58
MEM 10, HOUSTON 21
MEM - Martin, Asa 5 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Kemp, David kick) 11 plays, 60 yards, TOP 4:16
MEM 13, HOUSTON 21
MEM - Kemp, David 22 yd field goal 8 plays, 86 yards, TOP 2:30
MEM 13, HOUSTON 24
HOUSTON - Witherspoon,Dal 34 yd field goal 5 plays, 29 yards, TOP 2:15
MEM 13, HOUSTON 31
HOUSTON - Henry,Ta'Zhawn 4 yd run (Witherspoon,Dal kick), 3 plays, 18 yards, TOP 0:52
