Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss
Sean Dykes (5) of the Memphis Tigers runs the ball during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Wardalis Ducksworth (97) of the Memphis Tigers tackles D'Wan Mathis (18) of the Temple Owls during the game at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Xavier Cullens (8) of the Memphis Tigers celebrates during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to Daily Memphian)
Jacobi Francis (1) of the Memphis Tigers looks on during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to the Daily Memphian )
Javon Ivory (13) of the Memphis Tigers celebrates during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Xavier Cullens (8) of the Memphis Tigers screams during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Seth Henigan (14) of the Memphis Tigers looks on during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Wardalis Ducksworth (97) of the Memphis Tigers tackles D'Wan Mathis (18) of the Temple Owls during the game at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Seth Henigan (14) of the Memphis Tigers passes the ball during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Sean Dykes (5) of the Memphis Tigers and teammates celebrate a touchdown during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Javon Ivory (13) of the Memphis Tigers catches a pass for a touchdown during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Wardalis Ducksworth (97) of the Memphis Tigers tackles D'Wan Mathis (18) of the Temple Owls during the game at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese)
Julian Barnett (2) of the Memphis Tigers looks on during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Rodrigues Clark (2) of the Memphis Tigers runs the ball during the game against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers players walk off the field after being defeated by the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 2, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kate Frese/Special to The Daily Memphian)
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner originally is from Indiana but comes to Memphis by way of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He spent the past two years writing for the Tulsa World covering Oklahoma State University athletics. He credits his early writing experience to his days as a high school sports reporter for the Republic Newspaper in Columbus, Indiana, and various internships, including at the NCAA and USA Basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University and his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism from IUPUI in Indianapolis.
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