University of Memphis
3-1 , 1-0
Missouri
4-0 , 0-0
Memphis Just Short Against Missouri, 34-27
Sep 23, 2023 | Football
Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 31-of-47 passes for 316 yards and three scores, while running back Blake Watson racked up 130 total yards, rushing 18 times for 47 yards and catching a team-high nine balls for 83 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Roc Taylor posted his first 100-yard receiving game, totaling seven receptions for 143 yards.
Defensively, linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku had eight tackles and a forced fumble, while defensive back Greg Rubin had eight stops, 0.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup. Both Cincir Evans and Keveion'ta Spears had sacks on the night.
The Memphis Tigers will return home to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to host Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 30. The game is slated for a 3 p.m. start and will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
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.
Team Stats
MEM 0, MIZ 7
MIZ - Johnson,Marquis 76 yd pass from Cook,Brady (Mevis,Harrison kick) 3 plays, 91 yards, TOP 01:13
MEM 3, MIZ 7
MEM - Gillis,Tanner 43 yd field goal 12 plays, 50 yards, TOP 05:19
MEM 10, MIZ 7
MEM - Scates,Joe 3 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Gillis,Tanner kick) 4 plays, 10 yards, TOP 01:06
MEM 10, MIZ 14
MIZ - Peat,Nathaniel 1 yd run (Mevis,Harrison kick), 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 05:14
MEM 10, MIZ 17
MIZ - Mevis,Harrison 25 yd field goal 10 plays, 78 yards, TOP 03:27
MEM 10, MIZ 24
MIZ - Wease,Theo 19 yd pass from Cook,Brady (Mevis,Harrison kick) 3 plays, 76 yards, TOP 01:17
MEM 17, MIZ 24
MEM - Watson,Blake 13 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Gillis,Tanner kick) 6 plays, 69 yards, TOP 02:47
MEM 17, MIZ 27
MIZ - Mevis,Harrison 32 yd field goal 9 plays, 74 yards, TOP 03:53
MEM 20, MIZ 27
MEM - Gillis,Tanner 22 yd field goal 12 plays, 72 yards, TOP 05:43
MEM 20, MIZ 34
MIZ - Schrader,Cody 37 yd run (Mevis,Harrison kick), 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:32
MEM 27, MIZ 34
MEM - Drake,Koby 21 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Gillis,Tanner kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:25
