Memphis defense looks poised for a step up in competition
Memphis linebacker Drue Watts (7) and the Tiger defense have not allowed an opponent to score in the last six quarters of play. (Courtesy Memphis Athletics)
TROY, Ala. — The Memphis Tigers’ defense allowed 313 yards in the first half against Georgia State last week and in the three halves since then, the Tigers have allowed just 188 total yards.
Troy only gained 112 yards against Memphis in the Tigers’ 28-7 victory at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
The defense has earned at least one takeaway in each game this season, including Jalen Bell’s interception when Troy had the ball on the 5-yard line in the final seconds on Saturday.
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Frank 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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