SMU
7-2 , 3-2
Memphis
5-4 , 2-3
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 25 |
| Memphis | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
SMU Drops Road Game At Memphis, 28-25
Nov 6 | Football
Mustangs Host UCF, Nov. 13 - 11 AM CT - Ford Stadium
Box Score | Postgame Notes
Video Highlights |Â Video Highlights (ESPN)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seth Henigan threw for 392 yards and two touchdowns, and Memphis' defense stymied No. 23 SMU in a 28-25 victory over the Mustangs on Saturday.
Henigan, who missed last week's loss to UCF with a right shoulder injury, completed 34 of 53 passes, including touchdowns of 2 yards to Eddie Lewis and 27 yards to Javon Ivory.
It took a stout defensive effort in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory for the Tigers (5-4, 2-3 American Athletic Conference).
SMU (7-2, 3-2) trailed 28-10 after a 40-yard pass from Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark to tight end Sean Dykes with 11:04 remaining.
The Mustangs' rally began when Tanner Mordecai connected with Danny Gray for a 27-yard touchdown — Gray's second of the day. Tyler Lavine scored on a 1-yard run with just under six minutes left to cut the Memphis lead to three points.
SMU had one last drive after the Tigers turned over the ball on downs at the SMU 46, but Mordecai's pass was intercepted by Rodney Owens, sending the Mustangs to their second straight loss.
The Tigers' defense was exceptional. SMU, which entered the game averaging 504 yards of offense and 42 points per game, finished with 323 yards and failed to score at least 31 points for the first time this season. Memphis had five sacks and nine tackles for loss.
The Mustangs' offense struggled throughout the game and its offensive line had its worst day of the season, leaving Mordecai under pressure throughout the game. The Memphis offense got a boost from the return of Henigan, who was much smoother directing the passing game than backup Peter Parrish. The Tigers managed only 22 rushing yards.
SMU hosts UCF next Saturday at Ford Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. CT.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
SMU 7, MEM 0
SMU - Gray,Danny 48 yd pass from Mordecai,Tanner (Mazza,Blake kick) 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:25
SMU 7, MEM 7
MEM - Lewis,Eddie 2 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Doyle,Joe kick) 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:41
SMU 10, MEM 7
SMU - Mazza,Blake 47 yd field goal 2 plays, 26 yards, TOP 00:10
SMU 10, MEM 14
MEM - Martin,Asa 1 yd run (Doyle,Joe kick), 5 plays, 41 yards, TOP 02:33
SMU 10, MEM 21
MEM - Ivory,Javon 27 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Doyle,Joe kick) 11 plays, 90 yards, TOP 02:53
SMU 10, MEM 28
MEM - Dykes,Sean 40 yd pass from Clark,Rodrigues (Doyle,Joe kick) 9 plays, 71 yards, TOP 05:15
SMU 18, MEM 28
SMU - Gray,Danny 27 yd pass from Mordecai,Tanner (Rice,Rashee pass) 8 plays, 66 yards, TOP 02:18
SMU 25, MEM 28
SMU - Lavine,Tyler 1 yd run (Mazza,Blake kick), 5 plays, 32 yards, TOP 01:19
