Memphis Tigers at Charlotte 49ers
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Workhorse Watson carries Memphis to 44-38 overtime win, blunting Charlotte's hopes of an upset
The Tigers (8-2, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) started the game with a touchdown and ended it in the same fashion.
Charlotte (3-7, 2-4) missed a field goal to start overtime and left Memphis in a position needing just a score to end it. Watson proceeded to carry the ball five times for 25 yards and his 2-yard scoring plunge ended the game.
Though Memphis took the early lead when Brandon Thomas ran it from 3-yards out to finish a 13-play, 65-yard drive that lasted 5 1/2 minutes, the 49ers rallied to take a 17-7 lead when Hahsaun Wilson ran it from 23 yards with 2:18 before halftime. Memphis countered on its following drive when Henigan threw a 35-yard score to Demeer Blankumsee 74 seconds later.
Henigan finished 32-for-48 passing for 329 yards, two scores and an interception. Memphis intercepted Trexler Ivey four times.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Tigers at 49ers 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:34 | Brandon Thomas 3 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:54 | Kyle Cunanan 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:27 | Joachim Bangda 3 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:18 | Hahsaun Wilson 23 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:04 | Demeer Blankumsee 35 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:28 | Chandler Martin 60 Yd Interception Return (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:39 | Hahsaun Wilson 2 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:47 | Joachim Bangda 31 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:07 | Blake Watson 6 Yd Run (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:46 | Hahsaun Wilson 3 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:25 | Blake Watson 8 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Tanner Gillis Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:35 | Tanner Gillis 41 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 5 0:00 | Blake Watson 2 Yd Run |
Statistics
 MEM |
 CLT |
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|---|---|---|
| 29 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 7-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 430 | Total Yards | 391 |
| 329 | Passing | 168 |
| 32-49 | Comp-Att | 14-26 |
| 6.7 | Yards per pass | 6.5 |
| 101 | Rushing | 223 |
| 31 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 5.7 |
| 4-55 | Penalties | 9-81 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 4 |
| 28:51 | Possession | 31:09 |
Game Information
Location: Charlotte, NC
Attendance: 8,895 · Capacity:
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