University of Memphis Athletics
NOTES: Tigers Head to SMU for Regular Season Finale
Nov 24, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will head to Dallas to face SMU on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN2.
Last Saturday, the Tigers became bowl eligible for a ninth-straight season with a 59-0 victory over North Alabama on Senior Day at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Fans can purchase tickets at GoTigersGo.com beginning on Sunday, Dec. 4 when Tigers' bowl game and opponent are announced. By purchasing through Memphis, fans are guaranteed to be sitting with other Tiger fans and the tickets purchased help support the athletic department.
SETTING THE SCENE
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 14 of their last 16 games, piling up 31 takeaways over that span.
• 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 SMU
• SMU comes into Saturday's game with an overall record of 6-5 on the season and a mark of 4-3 in AAC play. The Mustangs had their three-game winning streak snapped on Nov. 17 at No. 21/22/21 Tulane, 59-24.
• SMU ranks seventh in the NCAA in passing offense (326.2), ninth in first downs offense (282), 10th in scoring offense (38.8), 10th in total offense (484.9), 11th in fewest penalties (47) and 20th in red zone offense (.906).
• Quarterback Tanner Mordecai is ranked in the top-20 in every major passing category, including eighth in the nation in passing touchdowns (29) and ninth in passing yards per game (307.8).
• Wide receiver Rashee Rice leads the NCAA in both receiving yards (1,208) and receiving yards per game (109.8).
• In 2021, the Mustangs finished with an overall record of 8-4 on the year and a mark of 4-4 in league play. SMU earned a berth to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl game against Virginia, but the game was canceled due to COVID-19 issues in the Cavalier program.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• Saturday's game between Memphis and SMU will mark the 15th meeting between the two programs dating back to the 1976 season.
• The Tigers hold a record of 10-4 in the series overall and a mark of 4-2 in games played in Dallas.
• Memphis has won seven of the last eight contests in the series, including the last three of the last four at SMU.
• Last season, the Tigers took down the No. 23/24-ranked Mustangs, 28-25, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 34-of-52 passes for 392 yards and two touchdowns.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 77 victories since 2014, tying for 13th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 77 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 19th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 77-37 (.675) mark.
BOWL STREAK
• With the team's six wins this season, Memphis is bowl eligible for a ninth-straight year.
• The current nine-straight bowl game streak is tied for the ninth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
• Last season, Memphis earned a berth to the 2021 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl, but the game was canceled due to Hawai'i being unable to participate.
DISCIPLINED TEAM
• Entering Saturday's game, Memphis is ranked sixth in the nation in both total penalties (45) and in fewest penalties per game (4.09).
• The Tigers did not have any penalties at No. 25/25 Tulane on Oct. 22, marking the first time since 2020 against Houston the team accomplished that feat.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 14 of the last 16 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 21 interceptions and 10 fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in 10 of the last 16 contests.
DEFENSE SHINES IN SHUTOUT WIN OVER NORTH ALABAMA
• The 59-0 shutout win over North Alabama on Nov. 19 was the first for Memphis since 2015 against SMU (63-0) and was the largest margin of victory (59) since the Tigers beat Bowling Green 77-13 in 2016 (64).
• The Tiger defense did not allow the Lions to cross midfield for the entire game. The furthest UNA moved the ball was to its own 44-yard line.
• The Memphis defense allowed just 24 yards passing – the fewest since allowing 20 against Navy in 2017.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 22 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks fifth all-time in passing yards (6,310), tied for fifth in passing touchdowns (43) and sixth in both career completions (473) and career attempts (765).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 22 games he's played for the Tigers.
LEWIS NAMED TO AAC WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
• Wide receiver Eddie Lewies earned a spot on the AAC Weekly Honor Roll on Nov. 21 after his standout performance in the team's 59-0 win over North Alabama on Nov. 19.
• Lewis did it all for the Tigers, reeling in three catches for 74 yards, including a 38-yard score, while also returning a punt 60 yards for a touchdown. For the game, Lewis had 155 all-purpose yards.
RUSHERS SHOW OUT AGAINST NORTH ALABMA
• The Tigers rushed for a season-high 246 yards in a 59-0 win over North Alabama on Nov. 19.
• Memphis ran for five scores on the day, with both Asa Martin and Jevyon Ducker rushing for two and true freshman Sutton Smith getting the fifth.
• Running back An'Darius Coffey had his best game as a Tiger, rushing for a game-high 83 yards on 14 carries. Smith ended the contest with a career-high 55 yards to go with his score, while Ducker racked up 54 yards on 10 carries.
SPREADING THE BALL AROUND
• A total of 14 players have at least one catch this season for the Tigers.
• Six players have at least one touchdown reception and eight players have at least 12 receptions.
• Memphis has had three games this year that at least 10 players had at least one reception - Temple (11), No. 25/25 East Carolina (10) and Tulane (10).
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn is tied for seventh in the nation amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens ranks second in the country with his four fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 12th in the NCAA in interceptions with four.
• Kicker Chris Howard ranks 16th in the country in field goal percentage (.905), ninth in field goals per game (1.73) and 13th in total points scored (100).
• Punter Joe Doyle is tied for second in the NCAA in punting (46.9).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in a dozen statistical categories.
• Memphis ranks sixth in fewest penalties (45) and fewest penalties per game (4.09), eighth in defensive touchdowns (3), ninth in fewest penalty yards (404) and fewest penalty yards per game (36.73), 15th in passes intercepted (13), 17th in kickoff-return average (22.84), 21st in scoring offense (35.5) and 24th in passing yards per game (278.0) and fourth-down conversion defense (.409).
• 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 fourth-down conversion defense (.409), passes intercepted (13) and turnovers gained (19). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in defensive touchdowns (3) and kickoff-return average (22.84).
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.
Last Saturday, the Tigers became bowl eligible for a ninth-straight season with a 59-0 victory over North Alabama on Senior Day at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Fans can purchase tickets at GoTigersGo.com beginning on Sunday, Dec. 4 when Tigers' bowl game and opponent are announced. By purchasing through Memphis, fans are guaranteed to be sitting with other Tiger fans and the tickets purchased help support the athletic department.
SETTING THE SCENE
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 14 of their last 16 games, piling up 31 takeaways over that span.
• 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 SMU
• SMU comes into Saturday's game with an overall record of 6-5 on the season and a mark of 4-3 in AAC play. The Mustangs had their three-game winning streak snapped on Nov. 17 at No. 21/22/21 Tulane, 59-24.
• SMU ranks seventh in the NCAA in passing offense (326.2), ninth in first downs offense (282), 10th in scoring offense (38.8), 10th in total offense (484.9), 11th in fewest penalties (47) and 20th in red zone offense (.906).
• Quarterback Tanner Mordecai is ranked in the top-20 in every major passing category, including eighth in the nation in passing touchdowns (29) and ninth in passing yards per game (307.8).
• Wide receiver Rashee Rice leads the NCAA in both receiving yards (1,208) and receiving yards per game (109.8).
• In 2021, the Mustangs finished with an overall record of 8-4 on the year and a mark of 4-4 in league play. SMU earned a berth to the Wasabi Fenway Bowl game against Virginia, but the game was canceled due to COVID-19 issues in the Cavalier program.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• Saturday's game between Memphis and SMU will mark the 15th meeting between the two programs dating back to the 1976 season.
• The Tigers hold a record of 10-4 in the series overall and a mark of 4-2 in games played in Dallas.
• Memphis has won seven of the last eight contests in the series, including the last three of the last four at SMU.
• Last season, the Tigers took down the No. 23/24-ranked Mustangs, 28-25, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 34-of-52 passes for 392 yards and two touchdowns.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 77 victories since 2014, tying for 13th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 77 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 19th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 77-37 (.675) mark.
BOWL STREAK
• With the team's six wins this season, Memphis is bowl eligible for a ninth-straight year.
• The current nine-straight bowl game streak is tied for the ninth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
• Last season, Memphis earned a berth to the 2021 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl, but the game was canceled due to Hawai'i being unable to participate.
DISCIPLINED TEAM
• Entering Saturday's game, Memphis is ranked sixth in the nation in both total penalties (45) and in fewest penalties per game (4.09).
• The Tigers did not have any penalties at No. 25/25 Tulane on Oct. 22, marking the first time since 2020 against Houston the team accomplished that feat.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 14 of the last 16 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 21 interceptions and 10 fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in 10 of the last 16 contests.
DEFENSE SHINES IN SHUTOUT WIN OVER NORTH ALABAMA
• The 59-0 shutout win over North Alabama on Nov. 19 was the first for Memphis since 2015 against SMU (63-0) and was the largest margin of victory (59) since the Tigers beat Bowling Green 77-13 in 2016 (64).
• The Tiger defense did not allow the Lions to cross midfield for the entire game. The furthest UNA moved the ball was to its own 44-yard line.
• The Memphis defense allowed just 24 yards passing – the fewest since allowing 20 against Navy in 2017.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 22 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks fifth all-time in passing yards (6,310), tied for fifth in passing touchdowns (43) and sixth in both career completions (473) and career attempts (765).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 22 games he's played for the Tigers.
LEWIS NAMED TO AAC WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
• Wide receiver Eddie Lewies earned a spot on the AAC Weekly Honor Roll on Nov. 21 after his standout performance in the team's 59-0 win over North Alabama on Nov. 19.
• Lewis did it all for the Tigers, reeling in three catches for 74 yards, including a 38-yard score, while also returning a punt 60 yards for a touchdown. For the game, Lewis had 155 all-purpose yards.
RUSHERS SHOW OUT AGAINST NORTH ALABMA
• The Tigers rushed for a season-high 246 yards in a 59-0 win over North Alabama on Nov. 19.
• Memphis ran for five scores on the day, with both Asa Martin and Jevyon Ducker rushing for two and true freshman Sutton Smith getting the fifth.
• Running back An'Darius Coffey had his best game as a Tiger, rushing for a game-high 83 yards on 14 carries. Smith ended the contest with a career-high 55 yards to go with his score, while Ducker racked up 54 yards on 10 carries.
SPREADING THE BALL AROUND
• A total of 14 players have at least one catch this season for the Tigers.
• Six players have at least one touchdown reception and eight players have at least 12 receptions.
• Memphis has had three games this year that at least 10 players had at least one reception - Temple (11), No. 25/25 East Carolina (10) and Tulane (10).
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn is tied for seventh in the nation amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens ranks second in the country with his four fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 12th in the NCAA in interceptions with four.
• Kicker Chris Howard ranks 16th in the country in field goal percentage (.905), ninth in field goals per game (1.73) and 13th in total points scored (100).
• Punter Joe Doyle is tied for second in the NCAA in punting (46.9).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in a dozen statistical categories.
• Memphis ranks sixth in fewest penalties (45) and fewest penalties per game (4.09), eighth in defensive touchdowns (3), ninth in fewest penalty yards (404) and fewest penalty yards per game (36.73), 15th in passes intercepted (13), 17th in kickoff-return average (22.84), 21st in scoring offense (35.5) and 24th in passing yards per game (278.0) and fourth-down conversion defense (.409).
• 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 fourth-down conversion defense (.409), passes intercepted (13) and turnovers gained (19). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in defensive touchdowns (3) and kickoff-return average (22.84).
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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