Memphis’ 55-24 win over Southern proves Tigers are a work in progress
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 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 on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Timothy Taylor (21) dodges a Southern University defender during the fourth quarter 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 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 quarterback Brady White (3) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during 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 tight end Joey Magnifico (86) high fives a teammate after a long run in the third quarter 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 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 after a blowout win at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis 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)
University of Memphis linebacker JJ Russell chases down Southern University quarterback Ladarius Skelton (8) during a 55-24 home victory of Southern University 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 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis was able to dispatch Southern University easily on Saturday with a 55-24 victory, but the Tigers still are not satisfied with their performance as they seek improvement.
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Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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