Halloween for the Tigers was nearly perfect — except for one injury scare
Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis looks to pass the ball against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 31 in Houston. (Michael Wyke/AP)
HOUSTON — The Memphis Tigers nearly got out of Houston without a hitch Friday.
The Tigers (8-1, 4-1 American Conference) were in complete control from the start. They jumped out to a 28-point lead by scoring the game’s first four touchdowns in a 38-14 victory.
The defense forced five consecutive three-and-outs while running back Frank Peasant scored three of Memphis’ five rushing touchdowns.
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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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