Tigers’ defense rises to occasion in 41-29 win over Temple
Temple quarterback Anthony Russo (middle) is sacked by the Memphis defense during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (middle) watches a fumbled ball bounce away while flanked by Temple defenders Daniel Archibong (left) and Audley Isaacs (right) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Temple recovered the ball on the play. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis quarterback Brady White (left) scrabbles out of the grasp of Temple defender Daniel Archibong (bottom right) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Kylan Watkins (left) runs by Temple defender Evan Boozer (right) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III (left) fumbles the ball after being hit by Temple defender Linwood Crump (right) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers fans watch the action as Memphis takes on Temple on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield (left) directs his players during action against Temple on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender Jacobi Francis (middle) returns an interception against the Temple defense during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (left) runs past the Temple defense for a touchdown during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Tahj Washington (right) hauls in a touchdown catch against Temple defender Aaron Adu (left) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defenders Tyrez Lindsey (22) and O'Bryan Goodson (1) celebrate a fumble recovery against the Temple offense during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defender John Broussard Jr. (left) is called for pass interference against Temple receiver Jose Barbon (right) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tigers fans celebrates a Memphis touchdown against Temple during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis receiver Tahj Washington (right) makes a first down catch against the Temple defense during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (left) runs past Temple defender Aaron Adu (bottom) during action on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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