University of Memphis Athletics
NOTES: Memphis Heads to East Carolina
Oct 13, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will head to Greenville, N.C. to face the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
SETTING THE SCENE
• Memphis had the team's four-game winning streak snapped last Friday, 33-32, to Houston at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. The Cougars clawed back from 19 points down in the fourth quarter to get the win.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 11-straight games, piling up 25 takeaways over that span. The team has a +11 turnover margin over that stretch.
• Memphis posted a record of 6-6 last season, earning the program's eighth-straight bowl appearance.
• The Tigers were named the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl Champions after Hawai'i was unable to participate.
• The eight-consecutive bowls streak is tied for the eighth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
SCOUTING EAST CAROLINA
• East Carolina enters Saturday's contest with Memphis with an overall record of 3-3 on the season and a mark of 1-2 in AAC play. ECU has notched wins over Old Dominion, Campbell and South Florida on the year, with losses coming to No. 13 NC State, Navy in double overtime and last week at Tulane.
• Prior to the season, East Carolina was picked to finish sixth in the AAC in a poll conducted of the media, just one spot behind the Tigers in fifth.
• In 2021, the Pirates finished with an overall record of 7-5 and a mark of 5-2 in league play. East Carolina earned a berth to face Boston College in the Military Bowl, but the game was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Boston College program.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and East Carolina on Saturday will mark the 25th all-time game between the two programs dating back to 1990.
• The Pirates hold a record of 15-9 against the Tigers in the all-time series and have an 8-3 mark in the contests played in Greenville.
• Memphis has won two of the last three contests against East Carolina, but fell to the Pirates at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium last season, 30-29, in overtime.
• Quarterback Seth Henigan led the Tigers offensively, completing 15-of-26 passes for 233 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Henigan also rushed for a team-best 61 yards on 12 carries against the Pirates.
• Defensive back Jacobi Francis had a pair of interceptions in the game to go with seven tackles and a career-best 2.5 tackles for loss.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 75 victories since 2014, tying for 11th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 75 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 14th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 75-34 (.688) mark.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 11-straight games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 17 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in eight of the last 10 contests.
• The last team to not have a turnover against Memphis was Navy on Oct. 14, 2021.
ROLLING ROGERS
• In the loss to Houston on Oct. 7, Memphis wide receiver Gabriel Rogers did a little bit of everything.
• Rogers totaled 127 all-purpose yards (23 rushing, 71 receiving, 33 kick return) and threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to running back Asa Martin.
• He leads the team in both receptions (22) and receiving yards (302).
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 17 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks sixth all-time in passing yards (4,839), passing touchdowns (35), career completions (361) and career attempts (591).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 17 games he's played for the Tigers.
DOYLE RULES
• Memphis punter Joe Doyle ranks second in the NCAA in punting with his 48.6 average.
• As a team, the Tigers rank fourth in the nation in net punting (44.37) and 29th in punt return defense (4.12).
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn lead all tight ends in the nation with six receiving touchdowns and ranks ninth overall.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is third in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks eighth in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 18th in the nation with seven rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard is tied for first for first in the country in field goal percentage (1.000) and ranks fourth in field goals per game (1.83) and 12th in total points scored (54).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-10 nationally in 10 statistical categories.
• Memphis ranks second in the nation in turnover margin (+9), fourth in net punting (44.37), sixth in defensive touchdowns (2), fourth in passes had intercepted (1), seventh in passes intercepted (9), ninth in turnovers gained (13), tenth in turnovers lost (4) and sixth in red-zone offense (.963).
• The Tigers, along with most of the country, are tied for first in blocked kicks allowed (0) and blocked punts allowed (0).
• Memphis leads the AAC in passes had intercepted (1), passes intercepted (9), red zone offense (.963), turnover margin (+9), turnovers gained (13) and turnovers lost (4), and ranks second in fumbles lost (3).
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
SETTING THE SCENE
• Memphis had the team's four-game winning streak snapped last Friday, 33-32, to Houston at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. The Cougars clawed back from 19 points down in the fourth quarter to get the win.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 11-straight games, piling up 25 takeaways over that span. The team has a +11 turnover margin over that stretch.
• Memphis posted a record of 6-6 last season, earning the program's eighth-straight bowl appearance.
• The Tigers were named the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl Champions after Hawai'i was unable to participate.
• The eight-consecutive bowls streak is tied for the eighth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
SCOUTING EAST CAROLINA
• East Carolina enters Saturday's contest with Memphis with an overall record of 3-3 on the season and a mark of 1-2 in AAC play. ECU has notched wins over Old Dominion, Campbell and South Florida on the year, with losses coming to No. 13 NC State, Navy in double overtime and last week at Tulane.
• Prior to the season, East Carolina was picked to finish sixth in the AAC in a poll conducted of the media, just one spot behind the Tigers in fifth.
• In 2021, the Pirates finished with an overall record of 7-5 and a mark of 5-2 in league play. East Carolina earned a berth to face Boston College in the Military Bowl, but the game was canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Boston College program.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and East Carolina on Saturday will mark the 25th all-time game between the two programs dating back to 1990.
• The Pirates hold a record of 15-9 against the Tigers in the all-time series and have an 8-3 mark in the contests played in Greenville.
• Memphis has won two of the last three contests against East Carolina, but fell to the Pirates at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium last season, 30-29, in overtime.
• Quarterback Seth Henigan led the Tigers offensively, completing 15-of-26 passes for 233 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Henigan also rushed for a team-best 61 yards on 12 carries against the Pirates.
• Defensive back Jacobi Francis had a pair of interceptions in the game to go with seven tackles and a career-best 2.5 tackles for loss.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 75 victories since 2014, tying for 11th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 75 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 14th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 75-34 (.688) mark.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 11-straight games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 17 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in eight of the last 10 contests.
• The last team to not have a turnover against Memphis was Navy on Oct. 14, 2021.
ROLLING ROGERS
• In the loss to Houston on Oct. 7, Memphis wide receiver Gabriel Rogers did a little bit of everything.
• Rogers totaled 127 all-purpose yards (23 rushing, 71 receiving, 33 kick return) and threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to running back Asa Martin.
• He leads the team in both receptions (22) and receiving yards (302).
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 17 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks sixth all-time in passing yards (4,839), passing touchdowns (35), career completions (361) and career attempts (591).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 17 games he's played for the Tigers.
DOYLE RULES
• Memphis punter Joe Doyle ranks second in the NCAA in punting with his 48.6 average.
• As a team, the Tigers rank fourth in the nation in net punting (44.37) and 29th in punt return defense (4.12).
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn lead all tight ends in the nation with six receiving touchdowns and ranks ninth overall.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is third in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks eighth in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 18th in the nation with seven rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard is tied for first for first in the country in field goal percentage (1.000) and ranks fourth in field goals per game (1.83) and 12th in total points scored (54).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-10 nationally in 10 statistical categories.
• Memphis ranks second in the nation in turnover margin (+9), fourth in net punting (44.37), sixth in defensive touchdowns (2), fourth in passes had intercepted (1), seventh in passes intercepted (9), ninth in turnovers gained (13), tenth in turnovers lost (4) and sixth in red-zone offense (.963).
• The Tigers, along with most of the country, are tied for first in blocked kicks allowed (0) and blocked punts allowed (0).
• Memphis leads the AAC in passes had intercepted (1), passes intercepted (9), red zone offense (.963), turnover margin (+9), turnovers gained (13) and turnovers lost (4), and ranks second in fumbles lost (3).
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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