Memphis Tigers at UAB Blazers
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Watson, Henigan help Memphis dominate second half in 45-21 win over UAB
Watson also had a third-quarter touchdown, one play after Simeon Blair returned an interception 41 yards to the UAB 8 for a 31-21 lead.
The Tigers opened the second half with an 11-play drive to a 42-yard Tanner Gillis field goal for a 24-21 lead after Watson's TD, the defense forced a three-and-out and the Tigers went 82 yards in 12 plays with Henigan hitting Anthony Landphere with a 4-yard toss for the score.
Memphis had 136 yards in the third quarter to 14 for the Blazers, who held the ball for just 3:47 after doubling the Tigers (332-157) in total yards in the first half when they forged a 21-21 tie.
Although UAB had a 381-352 advantage in total yards, Memphis forced four turnovers, good for three touchdowns and the Tigers went six-for-six in the red zone.
After the third interception, Memphis chewed up 9 1/2 minutes going just 53 yards for Brandon Thomas' second short touchdown run to close out the scoring.
Henigan was 19 of 28 for 159 yards for the Tigers (5-2, 2-1 American Athletic Conference).
Three quarterbacks combined for complete 15 of 28 passes for 173 yards for the Blazers (2=6, 1-3). Tejhaun Palmer and Bryce Damous had receiving touchdowns and Jermaine Brown Jr., a rushing touchdown.
The teams were playing for the Bones Trophy, a 94-pound sculpture of a rack of ribs, with a pregame tailgate barbeque cookoff where the winning school wins money. The teams were Conference USA rivals but hadn't met since 2012 as both are now AAC members.
How To Watch
How can I watch Memphis Tigers vs. UAB Blazers?
- TV Channel: Tigers at Blazers 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:04 | Tejhaun Palmer 32 Yd pass from Harrison Barker (Harrison Barker Pass to Tejhaun Palmer for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 1st Period 10:45 | Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:06 | Jermaine Brown Jr. 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:55 | Brendan Doyle 7 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:45 | Malik Feaster 36 Yd Interception Return (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:45 | Bryce Damous 29 Yd pass from Landry Lyddy (Matt Quinn Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 10:10 | Tanner Gillis 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:19 | Blake Watson 8 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:36 | Anthony Landphere 4 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:26 | Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
Statistics
 MEM |
 UAB |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 9-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-5 |
| 352 | Total Yards | 381 |
| 159 | Passing | 173 |
| 19-28 | Comp-Att | 15-28 |
| 5.7 | Yards per pass | 6.2 |
| 193 | Rushing | 208 |
| 43 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 4.5 | Yards per rush | 5.3 |
| 5-60 | Penalties | 1-15 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 3 |
| 35:13 | Possession | 24:47 |
Game Information
Location: Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 20,269 · Capacity:
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