Bulldogs dominate Tigers in first half, roll to victory in opener
Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (5) sets up to pass next to running back Brandon Thomas (22) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The game was suspended in the first quarter for inclement weather. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)
Memphis defensive back Quindell Johnson (15) tackles Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) after a short pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The game was suspended in the first quarter due to a weather delay. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)
Memphis defensive back Ladarian Paulk (23) trips up Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The game was suspended in the first quarter due to a weather delay. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)
Memphis defensive back Greg Rubin (24) blocks Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)
The Tigers showed signs of gaining in the second half, but an early deficit was too much to overcome. However senior safety Quindell Johnson is ready for the next game: “We just nip this loss in the bud and take that urgency to Annapolis.”
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University of Memphis football NCAA football Mississippi State football Ryan Silverfield Mike Leach Quindell JohnsonJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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