| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 14 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
| Maryland | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Lynch's 4 TD's cap historic season, Memphis beats Maryland 38-24 in Russell Athletic Bowl
ORLANDO -- QB Paxton Lynch threw a long TD on the first play of the 4th quarter and the defense came up with two late turnovers as the Tigers capped off the school's first 10 win season. Lynch ended with 252 yards and 3 TD as a passer, breaking the school's single season record for both in the process.
Memphis finishes the season at 10-3 and ranked 12th in the final poll, the highest the school has ever finished.
Players of the Game
Memphis
Paxton Lynch
, QB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Memphis | Maryland |
| First Downs | 25 | 26 |
| Total Offense | 401 | 570 |
| Rushes-YDS | 37-149 | 35-164 |
| Passing YDS | 252 | 406 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Total Yards | 515 | 671 |
| T.O.P. | 30:47 | 28:59 |