University of Memphis Athletics
Saturday, November 26
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2:30 P.M.
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Memphis’ Comeback Bid Falls Short at SMU
Nov 26, 2022 | Football
DALLAS – The University of Memphis football team fell on the road to SMU, 34-31, on Saturday at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.
Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 27-of-44 passes for 287 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Tigers (6-6, 3-5 AAC), while running back Asa Martin had 110 total yards and a rushing score. Jevyon Ducker had 10 carries for 81 yards, while wide receiver Javon Ivory grabbed six receptions for 98 yards.
Defensively, Xavier "Zay" Cullens and Geoffrey Cantin-Arku had a game-high 12 tackles each, while Jaylon Allen had five stops and two tackles for loss against the Mustangs (7-5, 5-3 AAC).
Trailing 34-23 with 6:13 left in the game, the Tigers roared back to cut the lead to 34-31 on a Henigan touchdown pass to Roc Taylor with 2:36 remaining. On the ensuing Mustangs' possession, the Memphis defense forced a 3-and-out, giving the ball back to the Tigers' offense with just 2:13 left in the contest.
The Tigers marched down the field to the SMU nine-yard line, but Henigan's pass into the endzone with six seconds remaining was intercepted, ending the game at 34-31.
The Tigers are bowl eligible for the ninth-straight season. 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.
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.
Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 27-of-44 passes for 287 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Tigers (6-6, 3-5 AAC), while running back Asa Martin had 110 total yards and a rushing score. Jevyon Ducker had 10 carries for 81 yards, while wide receiver Javon Ivory grabbed six receptions for 98 yards.
Defensively, Xavier "Zay" Cullens and Geoffrey Cantin-Arku had a game-high 12 tackles each, while Jaylon Allen had five stops and two tackles for loss against the Mustangs (7-5, 5-3 AAC).
Trailing 34-23 with 6:13 left in the game, the Tigers roared back to cut the lead to 34-31 on a Henigan touchdown pass to Roc Taylor with 2:36 remaining. On the ensuing Mustangs' possession, the Memphis defense forced a 3-and-out, giving the ball back to the Tigers' offense with just 2:13 left in the contest.
The Tigers marched down the field to the SMU nine-yard line, but Henigan's pass into the endzone with six seconds remaining was intercepted, ending the game at 34-31.
The Tigers are bowl eligible for the ninth-straight season. 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.
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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