Short-handed Memphis survives Houston rally, 30-27
University of Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (2) tries to evade a defender during a Dec. 12, 2020 game against the University of Houston. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Brady White hangs in the pocket to complete a pass during the Tigers 30-27 win over Houston, Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis wide receiver Tahj Washington (18) goes up for a catch during a Dec. 12, 2020 game against the University of Houston. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis linebacker Jaylon Allen (37) tries to bring down University of Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) during a Dec. 12, 2020 game. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis long snapper Preston Brady (42) celebrates with kicker Riley Patterson (36) after he hit the game winning field goal against the University of Houston Dec. 12, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis tight end Caden Prieskom (86) gets tackled during a Dec. 12, 2020 game against the University of Houston. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Houston cornerback intercepts the ball over University of Memphis tight end Caden Prieskom (86) during a Dec. 12, 2020 game against the University of Houston. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis wide receiver Kylan Watkins (17) gets brought down during a Dec. 12, 2020 game against the University of Houston. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Tigers closed the regular season with a dramatic finish on Riley Patterson’s 47-yard field goal as time expired.
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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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