Defense comes up big in Tigers’ upset over No. 23 SMU
University of Memphis lineman Maurice White (4) sacks SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis lineman Maurice White (4) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Gabriel Rogers (9) makes a catch during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Gabriel Rogers (9) gets brought down just shy of a touchdown during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Khi Mathieu (84) breaks a tackle during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Khi Mathieu (84) slips past a defender during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) makes a throw during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A University of Memphis cheerleader lets a young fan try out her pom poms during a Nov. 6, 2021 home game against SMU. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
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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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