Ferguson throws for 7 TDs, Memphis routs UConn 70-31
Riley Ferguson threw for 431 yards and seven touchdowns, four of them to his favorite target Anthony Miller, as Memphis routed UConn 70-31 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Memphis Tigers
70
UConn Huskies
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 7 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 70 |
| CONN | 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Pratt & Whitney Stadium · 19,230 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | W 52-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Army Black Knights | W 49-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | vs East Carolina Pirates | W 41-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/16/26 | @ Tulane Green Wave | L 17-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs UAB Blazers | W 38-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:42 70-31
Mechane Slade 10 Yd pass from David Moore (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:05 63-31
Arkeel Newsome 13 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:57 63-24
Doroland Dorceus 26 Yd Run (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 1:25 56-24
Doroland Dorceus 7 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 49-24
Anthony Miller 32 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 10:23 42-24
Joey Magnifico 5 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:04 35-24
Michael Tarbutt 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:57 35-21
Tony Pollard 14 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 1:47 28-21
Anthony Miller 40 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:13 21-21
Alec Bloom 30 Yd pass from Bryant Shirreffs (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 8:00 21-14
Anthony Miller 8 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 14:00 14-14
Anthony Miller 17 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:19 7-14
Nate Hopkins 1 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:02 7-7
Sean Dykes 30 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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Touchdown 13:44 0-7
Arkeel Newsome 64 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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CONN
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:42 · End of Game
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MEM 1:42
14 plays, 74 yards, 7:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:42 70-31
Mechane Slade 10 Yd pass from David Moore (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CONN 9:05
7 plays, 68 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:05 63-31
Arkeel Newsome 13 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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MEM 11:57
8 plays, 85 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 63-24
Doroland Dorceus 26 Yd Run (Spencer Smith Kick)
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CONN 0:19
6 plays, 33 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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MEM 1:25
1 play, 7 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:25 56-24
Doroland Dorceus 7 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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MEM 1:36
2 plays, 32 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 49-24
Anthony Miller 32 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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CONN 1:47
4 plays, -5 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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MEM 2:54
10 plays, 41 yards, 4:54 · Punt
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CONN 7:48
7 plays, 54 yards, 2:35 · Downs
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MEM 10:23
13 plays, 75 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:23 42-24
Joey Magnifico 5 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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MEM
1 play, -2 yards, 0:04 · End of Half
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CONN 0:04
8 plays, 40 yards, 0:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 35-24
Michael Tarbutt 37 Yd Field Goal
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MEM 0:57
4 plays, 34 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:57 35-21
Tony Pollard 14 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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CONN 1:41
1 play, 13 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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MEM 1:47
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:47 28-21
Anthony Miller 40 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CONN 3:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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MEM 4:13
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:35 · Downs
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CONN 4:48
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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MEM 4:53
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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CONN 7:13
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 21-21
Alec Bloom 30 Yd pass from Bryant Shirreffs (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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MEM 8:00
12 plays, 76 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:00 21-14
Anthony Miller 8 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Spencer Smith Kick)
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CONN 12:15
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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MEM 14:00
6 plays, 45 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:00 14-14
Anthony Miller 17 Yd pass from Riley Ferguson (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CONN 0:19
8 plays, 41 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 7-14
Nate Hopkins 1 Yd Run (Michael Tarbutt Kick)
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MEM 2:59
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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CONN 4:11
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:19 · Downs
Showing the last 40 of 46 events.
Team Stats
MEM
CONN
34
1st Downs
24
13-20
3rd down efficiency
2-11
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
711
Total Yards
477
480
Passing
310
39/55
Comp/Att
21/35
8.7
Yards per pass
8.9
231
Rushing
167
45
Rushing Attempts
34
5.1
Yards per rush
4.9
12-104
Penalties
6-55
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
36:50
Possession
23:10
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