Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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Western Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
Memphis | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Tigers outlast Hilltoppers, 28-23
Memphis jumped to a 21-0 halftime lead thanks to dual threat QB Paxton Lynch running the read option attack, but second half defensive miscues and offensive stuttering turned the game into a close one.
Justin Fuente rolled the dice on a 4th and 3 with 45 seconds remaining, running a triple option pitch to WR Mose Frazier, who picked up 10 yards and the ballgame.
Players of the Game
Game Statistics | ||
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Category | Western Kentucky | Memphis |
First Downs | 13 | 17 |
Total Offense | 273 | 369 |
Rushes-YDS | 22-58 | 38-167 |
Passing YDS | 215 | 202 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Total Yards | 392 | 429 |
T.O.P. | 12:37 | 23:23 |