University of Memphis Athletics
Cantin-Arku Named AAC Special Teams Player of the Week
Oct 02, 2023 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday, the league office announced.
In Saturday's 35-32 win over Boise State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Cantin-Arku made one of the biggest plays of the game.
On a 24-yard field goal attempt by the Broncos, Cantin-Arku broke through the middle of the line, blocking the attempt. He then scooped up the loose ball and darted down the field for an 80-yard score to give the Tigers a 21-17 lead they wouldn't surrender.
The blocked field goal returned for a score was the first by a Tiger since Greg Jackson (80 yards) pulled it off against Houston in 2006.
Cantin-Arku finished the game with four tackles and a quarterback hurry.
The Memphis Tigers will host Tulane at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Friday, Oct. 13. The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Single-game tickets for the 2023 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Additionally, fans can also utilize a new ticket offering this season, allowing fans the choice of how to customize their gamedays at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
With the Flex Pack, fans can purchase six or more ticket vouchers starting at $99, and from there, can choose how they would like to allocate their vouchers. For example, one voucher could be used for each of Memphis' six home football games, two vouchers could be used to attend each of three games, four vouchers could be used for one game and two more for another, and so on.
The Memphis Football Flex Pack can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
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.
In Saturday's 35-32 win over Boise State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Cantin-Arku made one of the biggest plays of the game.
On a 24-yard field goal attempt by the Broncos, Cantin-Arku broke through the middle of the line, blocking the attempt. He then scooped up the loose ball and darted down the field for an 80-yard score to give the Tigers a 21-17 lead they wouldn't surrender.
The blocked field goal returned for a score was the first by a Tiger since Greg Jackson (80 yards) pulled it off against Houston in 2006.
Cantin-Arku finished the game with four tackles and a quarterback hurry.
The Memphis Tigers will host Tulane at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Friday, Oct. 13. The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Single-game tickets for the 2023 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Additionally, fans can also utilize a new ticket offering this season, allowing fans the choice of how to customize their gamedays at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
With the Flex Pack, fans can purchase six or more ticket vouchers starting at $99, and from there, can choose how they would like to allocate their vouchers. For example, one voucher could be used for each of Memphis' six home football games, two vouchers could be used to attend each of three games, four vouchers could be used for one game and two more for another, and so on.
The Memphis Football Flex Pack can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
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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