Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston
Houston tight end Christian Trahan, bottom left, is tackled by Memphis defensive back Rodney Owens (30) and JJ Russell (23) on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson reacts after Houston placekicker Dalton Witherspoon missed a field goal attempt on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis running back Gabriel Rogers (9) is tackled by Houston linebacker Donavan Mutin, left, on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Houston quarterback Clayton Tune, right, escapes a tackle by Memphis defensive lineman Zy Brockington (96) on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III, left, catches a pass as Houston cornerback Damarion Williams (6) defends on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass as Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) charges on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Houston wide receiver Jeremy Singleton (13) runs past Memphis linebacker JJ Russell (23) after his reception on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (Eric Christian Smith/AP)
Houston’s run of penalties gave the Tigers some momentum, but ultimately they weren’t able to capitalize on their chances.
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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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