Memphis holds off Arkansas State 55-50 in wild finish
— True freshman Seth Henigan threw five touchdown passes, three to Calvin Austin III, who had a career night with 239 yards, and Memphis held off Arkansas State 55-50 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Memphis Tigers
55
Arkansas State Red Wolves
50
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 20 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 55 |
| ARST | 10 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 50 |
Centennial Bank Stadium · 19,501 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | @ Charlotte 49ers | W 59-8 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:52 55-50
Akeem Hayes 5 Yd pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 5:01 55-43
Adam Jones 1 Yd pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 10:39 55-36
Calvin Austin III 75 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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Touchdown 10:54 48-36
Jeff Foreman 89 Yd pass from James Blackman (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 11:47 48-30
Marquavius Weaver 4 Yd Run (Joe Doyle Kick)
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Touchdown 1:09 41-30
Corey Rucker 23 Yd pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 8:43 41-23
Calvin Austin III 50 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 34-23
Blake Grupe 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:20 34-20
Brandon Thomas 75 Yd Run (Joe Doyle Kick)
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Touchdown 1:30 27-20
Layne Hatcher 12 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 5:09 27-13
Sean Dykes 40 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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Field Goal 7:48 20-13
Blake Grupe 37 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:02 20-10
Blake Grupe 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:05 20-7
Brandon Thomas 70 Yd Run (Joe Doyle Kick)
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Touchdown 4:30 13-7
Te'Vailance Hunt 53 Yd pass from Layne Hatcher (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Touchdown 6:11 13-0
Sean Dykes 17 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle PAT failed)
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Touchdown 13:20 7-0
Calvin Austin III 55 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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ARST
5 plays, 40 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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MEM 0:53
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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ARST 1:52
10 plays, 87 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:52 55-50
Akeem Hayes 5 Yd pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe Kick)
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MEM 3:48
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:15 · Punt
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ARST 4:03
15 plays, 73 yards, 5:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:01 55-43
Adam Jones 1 Yd pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe Kick)
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MEM 10:39
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:39 55-36
Calvin Austin III 75 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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ARST 10:54
2 plays, 91 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:54 48-36
Jeff Foreman 89 Yd pass from James Blackman (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MEM 11:46
11 plays, 72 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 48-30
Marquavius Weaver 4 Yd Run (Joe Doyle Kick)
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ARST 1:09
4 plays, 79 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:09 41-30
Corey Rucker 23 Yd pass from James Blackman (Blake Grupe Kick)
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MEM 2:32
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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ARST 5:44
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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MEM 8:43
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 41-23
Calvin Austin III 50 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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ARST 10:02
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MEM 12:15
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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ARST 13:45
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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ARST
10 plays, 60 yards, 1:15 · Field Goal
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MEM 1:20
1 play, 75 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 34-23
Blake Grupe 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:20 34-20
Brandon Thomas 75 Yd Run (Joe Doyle Kick)
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ARST 1:30
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 27-20
Layne Hatcher 12 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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MEM 5:09
1 play, 45 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:09 27-13
Sean Dykes 40 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick)
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ARST 5:23
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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MEM 6:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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ARST 7:48
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:48 20-13
Blake Grupe 37 Yd Field Goal
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ARST 10:51
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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MEM 12:11
13 plays, 59 yards, 4:15 · Field Goal
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ARST 2:02
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:02 20-10
Blake Grupe 48 Yd Field Goal
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ARST 3:28
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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MEM 4:05
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:25 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 48 events.
Team Stats
MEM
ARST
24
1st Downs
35
7-13
3rd down efficiency
8-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
680
Total Yards
680
417
Passing
582
22/33
Comp/Att
42/66
12.6
Yards per pass
8.8
263
Rushing
98
37
Rushing Attempts
32
7.1
Yards per rush
3.1
7-51
Penalties
8-69
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
24:04
Possession
35:56
Highlights
01:51
Memphis Tigers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves: Full Highlights
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00:25
Seth Henigan with 55-yard touchdown Pass to Calvin Austin III vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves
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00:18
Seth Henigan connects for 17-yard TD pass
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00:40
Layne Hatcher with 53-yard touchdown Pass to Te'vailance Hunt vs. Memphis Tigers
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