Tigers dominate Southern University to remain undefeated
University of Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson (14) stiff-arms Southern University cornerback Elijah Small (3) on his way to a first half touchdown at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) rushes to congratulate teammate Kenneth Gainwell (19) after the latter scored a touchdown during a 55-24 victory of Southern University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Timothy Taylor (21) dodges a Southern University defender during the fourth quarter of a 55-24 victory over Southern University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) sprints past the Southern University defense on his way to his first touchdown in the first half of the Tigers game against Southern University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis tight end Joey Magnifico (86) high fives a teammate after a long run in the third quarter of a 55-24 victory of Southern University Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Brady White (3) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during a 55-24 victory over Southern University Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive end Cole Mashburn (46) sacks Southern University quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) during the first half of the Tigers' 55-24 victory over Southern University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (25) barrels through the Southern University defense during the Tigers' 55-24 win at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head coach Mike Norvell talks with an assistant during the second half of the Tigers' 55-24 victory over Southern University at the Liberty Bowl Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) celebrates with his teammates after ripping off a long touchdown run in the first half of the Tigers game against Southern University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.
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Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
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