Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
Running back Brandon Thomas fends off Nicholls State attempts to gain the ball. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Asa Martin (28) fights off a tackle during the Sept. 4, 2021 game against Nicholls State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis dunning back Rodrigues Clark (2) breaks a tackle during a Sept. 4, 2021 game against Nicholls State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
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Memphis Football Brandon Thomas Memphis Tigers Football 2021 college football Javon Ivory Asa MartinFrank Bonner II
Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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