Memphis falls to UCF without QB Seth Henigan
Memphis running back Brandon Thomas (22) rushes for a 9-yard touchdown against Central Florida on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Central Florida wide receiver Brandon Johnson (3) makes a reception in the end zone in front of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) for an 11-yard touchdown on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn, left, argues with an official in the game against Memphis on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish, left, scrambles for yardage in front of Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene (16) scrambles as running back Isaiah Bowser (5) blocks Memphis linebacker Cole Mashburn (46) on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene (16) passes as Memphis linebacker JJ Russell (23) and defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) close in on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) scores a touchdown, as Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) watches on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III (4) takes off after a successful reception in front of Central Florida defensive back Davonte Brown (7) on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield, right, celebrates after a touchdown by running back Brandon Thomas during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Florida on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) rushes next to Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) on Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
With the freshman injured, the Tigers turned to Peter Parrish, who had not thrown a pass in college until facing the Knights.
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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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