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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
