Halloween for the Tigers was nearly perfect — except for one injury scare
Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis looks to pass the ball against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 31 in Houston. (Michael Wyke/AP)
HOUSTON — The Memphis Tigers nearly got out of Houston without a hitch Friday.
The Tigers (8-1, 4-1 American Conference) were in complete control from the start. They jumped out to a 28-point lead by scoring the game’s first four touchdowns in a 38-14 victory.
The defense forced five consecutive three-and-outs while running back Frank Peasant scored three of Memphis’ five rushing touchdowns.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
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