University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
6-6 , 3-5
SMU
7-5 , 5-3
Memphis’ Comeback Bid Falls Short at SMU
Nov 26, 2022 | Football
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.
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Team Stats
MEM 7, SMU 0
MEM - Smith,Sutton 5 yd run (Howard,Chris kick), 13 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:27
MEM 7, SMU 7
SMU - Kerley,Jordan 4 yd pass from Mordecai,Tanner (Rogers,Collin kick) 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:14
MEM 14, SMU 7
MEM - Martin,Asa 3 yd run (Howard,Chris kick), 6 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:50
MEM 14, SMU 14
SMU - Lavine,Tyler 1 yd run (Rogers,Collin kick), 16 plays, 91 yards, TOP 06:27
MEM 17, SMU 14
MEM - Howard,Chris 42 yd field goal 6 plays, 51 yards, TOP 01:08
MEM 17, SMU 21
SMU - Lavine,Tyler 3 yd run (Rogers,Collin kick), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:45
MEM 17, SMU 24
SMU - Rogers,Collin 27 yd field goal 9 plays, 27 yards, TOP 03:22
MEM 23, SMU 24
MEM - Rogers,Gabriel 5 yd run (), 12 plays, 65 yards, TOP 05:52
MEM 23, SMU 31
SMU - Rice,Rashee 24 yd pass from Mordecai,Tanner (Rogers,Collin kick) 4 plays, 49 yards, TOP 01:42
MEM 23, SMU 34
SMU - Rogers,Collin 23 yd field goal 12 plays, 66 yards, TOP 04:32
MEM 31, SMU 34
MEM - Taylor,Roc 7 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Rogers,Gabriel pass) 12 plays, 70 yards, TOP 03:30
