Memphis protects early lead, snaps 3-game losing streak
Memphis sacks Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai (1) on Oct. 14 at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A University of Memphis cheerleader revs up the crowd up before the Oct. 14 game against Navy at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai (1) is pressured by University of Memphis lineman John Tate IV (7) on Oct. 14 at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Roc Taylor (3) gets upended by a Navy defender on Oct. 14at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) looks for an open receiver on Oct. 14 in the game against Navy at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Brandon Thomas (22) dodges a Navy tackle on Oct. 14 at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players take the field amid a cloud of smoke before the Oct. 14 game against Navy at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver (13) Javon Ivory breaks off a long run during the Oct. 14 game against Navy at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai (1) runs the ball up the middle in the game against the Tigers on Oct. 14 at the Liberty Bowl. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Navy quarterback Tai Lavatai (1) passes as Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) closes in at the Liberty Bowl on Oct. 14. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Tigers found their mojo again, beating Navy in all aspects of the game except for time of possession.
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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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