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Memphis blows past FAU with a fourth-quarter scoring frenzy

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 28, 2025 1:09 AM CT | Published: September 27, 2025 9:48 PM CT
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Florida Atlantic kept the game interesting with a few explosive plays of its own, but Memphis pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter for a 55-26 victory.

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Box score: Memphis 55, FAU 26

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Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II

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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