Watson, Henigan help Memphis dominate second half in 45-21 win over UAB
— Blake Watson ran for 125 yards, Seth Henigan threw his second touchdown pass in a dominating third quarter and Memphis went on to a 45-21 win over UAB on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Memphis Tigers
45
UAB Blazers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 7 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 45 |
| UAB | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:26 45-21
Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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Touchdown 0:36 38-21
Anthony Landphere 4 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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Touchdown 8:19 31-21
Blake Watson 8 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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Field Goal 10:10 24-21
Tanner Gillis 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:45 21-21
Bryce Damous 29 Yd pass from Landry Lyddy (Matt Quinn Kick)
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Touchdown 5:45 21-14
Malik Feaster 36 Yd Interception Return (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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Touchdown 12:55 14-14
Brendan Doyle 7 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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Touchdown 4:06 7-14
Jermaine Brown Jr. 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:45 7-8
Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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Touchdown 14:04 0-8
Tejhaun Palmer 32 Yd pass from Harrison Barker (Harrison Barker Pass to Tejhaun Palmer for Two-Point Conversion)
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MEM
1 play, -3 yards, 0:28 · End of Game
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UAB 0:28
8 plays, 26 yards, 1:49 · Downs
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MEM 2:26
15 plays, 53 yards, 9:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:26 45-21
Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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UAB 11:54
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:18 · Interception
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MEM 13:12
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Downs
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UAB 14:52
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:44 · Fumble
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MEM 0:36
12 plays, 82 yards, 6:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:36 38-21
Anthony Landphere 4 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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UAB 6:54
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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MEM 8:19
1 play, 8 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 31-21
Blake Watson 8 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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UAB 8:24
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:46 · Interception
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MEM 10:10
11 plays, 51 yards, 4:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:10 24-21
Tanner Gillis 42 Yd Field Goal
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MEM
1 play, -3 yards, 0:17 · End of Half
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UAB 0:17
9 plays, 53 yards, 1:25 · Downs
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MEM 1:42
4 plays, 14 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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UAB 2:45
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:45 21-21
Bryce Damous 29 Yd pass from Landry Lyddy (Matt Quinn Kick)
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UAB 5:45
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:45 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:45 21-14
Malik Feaster 36 Yd Interception Return (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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MEM 6:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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UAB 8:04
10 plays, 62 yards, 4:51 · Downs
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MEM 12:55
12 plays, 63 yards, 6:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:55 14-14
Brendan Doyle 7 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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UAB 4:06
14 plays, 78 yards, 6:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:06 7-14
Jermaine Brown Jr. 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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MEM 10:45
8 plays, 71 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:45 7-8
Brandon Thomas 2 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick)
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UAB 14:04
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:04 0-8
Tejhaun Palmer 32 Yd pass from Harrison Barker (Harrison Barker Pass to Tejhaun Palmer for Two-Point Conversion)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MEM
UAB
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
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