Ferguson leads Memphis to 48-45 upset of No. 25 UCLA
Riley Ferguson threw for 398 yards and six touchdown passes, and Jacobi Francis broke up a fourth-down pass in the closing seconds to lead Memphis to a 48-45 win over No. 25 UCLA on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UCLA Bruins
45
Memphis Tigers
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 7 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
| MEM | 7 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 48 |
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium · 46,291 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | W 22-14 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Minnesota Golden Gophers | W 34-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | W 27-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Michigan State Spartans | W 28-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | W 17-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:56 45-48
Phil Mayhue 3 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:51 45-41
Austin Roberts 22 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:29 38-41
Jordan Lasley 21 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:58 31-41
Tim Hart 60 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:16 31-34
Darren Andrews 65 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 24-34
Anthony Miller 12 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 0:42 24-27
Anthony Miller 33 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 1:22 24-20
Josh Rosen 1 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:48 17-20
Tony Pollard 42 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 10:44 17-13
Patrick Taylor Jr. 47 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson PAT failed)
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Touchdown 12:42 17-7
Jordan Wilson 5 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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Field Goal 14:44 10-7
JJ Molson 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:19 7-7
Jalen Starks 7 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:32 0-7
Joey Magnifico 2 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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MEM
2 plays, -13 yards, 0:56 · End of Game
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UCLA 0:56
8 plays, 34 yards, 2:05 · Downs
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MEM 3:01
10 plays, 32 yards, 3:49 · Interception
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UCLA 6:50
10 plays, 43 yards, 3:06 · Interception
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MEM 9:56
4 plays, 81 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:56 45-48
Phil Mayhue 3 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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UCLA 11:51
6 plays, 99 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:51 45-41
Austin Roberts 22 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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MEM 14:08
8 plays, 25 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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UCLA 2:54
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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MEM 3:54
6 plays, 32 yards, 1:35 · Fumble
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UCLA 5:29
5 plays, 52 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:29 38-41
Jordan Lasley 21 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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UCLA 6:58
7 plays, 21 yards, 2:43 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 31-41
Tim Hart 60 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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MEM 9:41
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:35 · Punt
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UCLA 10:16
2 plays, 64 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 31-34
Darren Andrews 65 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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MEM 11:03
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 24-34
Anthony Miller 12 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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UCLA
1 play, 1 yard, 0:42 · End of Half
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MEM 0:42
3 plays, 72 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:42 24-27
Anthony Miller 33 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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UCLA 1:22
10 plays, 80 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:22 24-20
Josh Rosen 1 Yd Run (JJ Molson Kick)
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MEM 3:48
6 plays, 95 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:48 17-20
Tony Pollard 42 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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UCLA 5:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MEM 7:08
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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UCLA 8:40
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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MEM 10:44
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 17-13
Patrick Taylor Jr. 47 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson PAT failed)
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UCLA 12:42
2 plays, 55 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:42 17-7
Jordan Wilson 5 Yd pass from Josh Rosen (JJ Molson Kick)
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MEM 13:15
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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UCLA 14:44
13 plays, 56 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:44 10-7
JJ Molson 33 Yd Field Goal
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MEM 3:35
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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UCLA 4:24
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · Fumble
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MEM 4:29
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:50 · Interception
Showing the last 40 of 47 events.
Team Stats
UCLA
MEM
31
1st Downs
26
8-17
3rd down efficiency
3-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-3
633
Total Yards
560
463
Passing
398
34/56
Comp/Att
23/39
8.3
Yards per pass
10.2
170
Rushing
162
35
Rushing Attempts
37
4.9
Yards per rush
4.4
10-99
Penalties
11-109
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
31:53
Possession
28:07
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