Calvin Austin III, defense lead Memphis to crush SFA, 56-14
Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III (left) returns a punt past the Stephen F. Austin defense for a touchdown during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender Cole Mashburn (right) brings down Stephen F. Austin running back Josh McGowen during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Marquavius Weaver (middle) celebrates a rushing touchdown during action against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defensive lineman John Cartwright (left) tries to fight a tackle by Stephen F. Austin lineman Zach Ingram after grabbing an interception during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Javon Ivory can’t hang on to a catch while being hit by Stephen F. Austin defender Tkai Lloyd during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender Sylvonta Oliver (right) is unable to bring down Stephen F. Austin receiver Jeremiah Miller (left) during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender O'Bryan Goodson (left) sacks Stephen F. Austin quarterback Trae Self (right) during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender O'Bryan Goodson (middle) celebrates his sack against Stephen F. Austin during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Asa Martin (middle) runs past the Stephen F. Austin defense for a touchdown during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Brady White (left) hands the ball to running back Kylan Watkins (right) against the Stephen F. Austin defense during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Marquavius Weaver (right) fights for a first down against Stephen F. Austin defender Tkai Lloyd (left) during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Stephen F. Austin receiver Jeremiah Miller (top) is taken down by the Memphis defense during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Kylan Watkins (right) runs by the Stephen F. Austin defense during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Brady White makes a throw against the Stephen F. Austin defense during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Tahj Washington (left) runs by Stephen F. Austin defender Jeremiah Davis (right) on his way to a touchdown during action on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
It was another typical, uneasy first half for the Tigers, but Austin helped them break down the wall.
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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