Memphis vs. North Texas Short Report | Oct 28, 2023

Memphis

45 - 42

DATCU Stadium

Denton, TX

Oct 28, 2023

North Texas

DATCU Stadium

Denton, TX

Oct 28, 2023

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Game Recap

The Memphis Tigers emerged victorious over the North Texas Mean Green with a final score of 45-42 in an exhilarating contest. Memphis started strong with Blake Watson's electrifying 64-yard and 65-yard rushing touchdowns in the first quarter. North Texas fought back with a long 41-yard touchdown pass to Roderic Burns, making the game highly competitive.

In a dramatic fourth quarter, North Texas took a brief lead thanks to Ja'Mori Maclin's six-yard touchdown pass, leaving just 54 seconds on the clock. Memphis responded swiftly, marching down the field to secure the game-winning 36-yard touchdown pass from Seth Henigan to Joseph Scates. Standout performances from Blake Watson and Chandler Rogers kept the game thrilling till the final whistle.

Key Plays:

Blake Watson (Memphis Tigers)

Rushed for a 64-yard touchdown, putting Memphis on the scoreboard.

Blake Watson (Memphis Tigers)

Rushed for a 65-yard touchdown, extending Memphis' lead.

Roderic Burns (North Texas Mean Green)

Caught a 41-yard touchdown pass, narrowing the score gap.

Brandon Thomas (Memphis Tigers)

Rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, adding to Memphis' lead.

Chandler Rogers (North Texas Mean Green)

Completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to Roderic Burns, including a successful two-point conversion.

Sutton Smith (Memphis Tigers)

Rushed for 26 yards to the 1-yard line, setting up a critical scoring opportunity.

Roderic Burns (North Texas Mean Green)

Caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, bringing the team closer to Memphis.

Ja'Mori Maclin (North Texas Mean Green)

Caught a 6-yard touchdown pass, briefly taking the lead for North Texas.

Joseph Scates (Memphis Tigers)

Caught a 36-yard touchdown pass, giving Memphis the final lead.
Standout Players:
  • Blake Watson (Memphis Tigers, RB)

    Rushed 17 times for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns, and caught 5 passes for 100 yards.
  • Chandler Rogers (North Texas Mean Green, QB)

    Completed 32 of 49 passes for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns.
  • Brandon Thomas (Memphis Tigers, RB)

    Rushed 9 times for 28 yards, scoring 3 critical touchdowns.
  • Roderic Burns (North Texas Mean Green, WR)

    Caught 5 passes for 102 yards and 3 touchdowns, making key plays throughout the game.
  • Ja'Mori Maclin (North Texas Mean Green, WR)

    Secured 6 receptions for 45 yards and 2 crucial touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Team
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Memphis Tigers

14

17

0

14

45

North Texas Mean Green

7

3

11

21

42

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