Memphis scores 3 late TDS, beats South Alabama 52-35
Darrell Henderson ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns, including a 54-yarder in the fourth quarter, to help Memphis pull away from South Alabama in a 52-35 victory on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
35
Memphis Tigers
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 7 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 35 |
| MEM | 7 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 52 |
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium · 27,765 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:35 35-52
Patrick Taylor Jr. 11 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:30 35-45
Jamarius Way 4 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Evan Orth Pass to Jamarius Way for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 11:16 27-45
Darrell Henderson 54 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:32 27-38
Tony Pollard 16 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:39 27-31
Kawaan Baker 13 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 7:48 21-31
Riley Patterson 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:32 21-28
Damonte Coxie 18 Yd pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:59 21-21
Zac Crosby 11 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:59 14-21
Tra Minter 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:21 7-21
John Pop Williams 25 Yd pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:08 7-14
Patrick Taylor Jr. 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:15 7-7
Darrell Henderson 13 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:15 7-0
Kawaan Baker 13 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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MEM
1 play, -2 yards, 0:24 · End of Game
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USA 0:24
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:59 · Fumble
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MEM 2:35
8 plays, 44 yards, 4:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:35 35-52
Patrick Taylor Jr. 11 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA 7:30
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:30 35-45
Jamarius Way 4 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Evan Orth Pass to Jamarius Way for Two-Point Conversion)
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MEM 8:36
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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USA 10:27
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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MEM 11:16
3 plays, 64 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:16 27-45
Darrell Henderson 54 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA 12:25
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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MEM 13:32
7 plays, 92 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:32 27-38
Tony Pollard 16 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA 1:24
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:20 · Downs
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MEM 4:44
4 plays, 2 yards, 0:53 · Downs
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USA 5:39
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:39 27-31
Kawaan Baker 13 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson PAT blocked)
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MEM 7:48
6 plays, 46 yards, 2:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:48 21-31
Riley Patterson 42 Yd Field Goal
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USA 10:10
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:16 · Punt
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MEM 11:32
9 plays, 61 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:32 21-28
Damonte Coxie 18 Yd pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA
1 play, 2 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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MEM 0:05
5 plays, 16 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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USA 0:59
11 plays, 87 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:59 21-21
Zac Crosby 11 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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MEM 6:12
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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USA 7:59
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:59 14-21
Tra Minter 2 Yd Run (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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MEM 10:21
4 plays, 68 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:21 7-21
John Pop Williams 25 Yd pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA 11:55
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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MEM 13:08
9 plays, 58 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:08 7-14
Patrick Taylor Jr. 1 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA 0:52
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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MEM 2:22
7 plays, 68 yards, 3:36 · Missed FG
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USA 5:58
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:17 · Fumble
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MEM 7:15
9 plays, 68 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:15 7-7
Darrell Henderson 13 Yd Run (Riley Patterson Kick)
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USA 10:15
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
USA
MEM
19
1st Downs
31
8-15
3rd down efficiency
4-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
467
Total Yards
563
360
Passing
292
24/32
Comp/Att
22/30
11.3
Yards per pass
9.7
107
Rushing
271
36
Rushing Attempts
46
3.0
Yards per rush
5.9
8-83
Penalties
5-50
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
28:29
Possession
31:31
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