Tallahassee, FL
Sep 14, 2024
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In a thrilling contest at Doak Campbell Stadium, the Memphis Tigers claimed their first victory over a Power 4 team on the road since 2015, overcoming the Florida State Seminoles 20-12. Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan extended his remarkable streak of games with a touchdown pass to 40, connecting with Greg Desrosiers Jr. and Anthony Landphere. Memphis capitalized on Florida State's turnovers and defensive lapses, jumping out to a 20-3 lead by the third quarter.
Florida State’s DJ Uiagalelei struggled under pressure, with Memphis recording four sacks and a game-sealing deflection by Julian Barnett on a last-second Hail Mary attempt. Despite two field goals by Ryan Fitzgerald, including a 54-yarder, and significant contributions from Malik Benson, the Seminoles were unable to overcome their early mistakes, settling their record at 0-3 for the season. Memphis’s defense, led by Chandler Martin’s stout performance, held FSU to 238 total yards and 1.5 yards per carry.
Caden Costa (Memphis Tigers)
Caden Costa kicked a 35-yard field goal, putting Memphis on the scoreboard first.
Roydell Williams (Florida State Seminoles)
Roydell Williams ran for a loss of 8 yards and fumbled, recovered by Memphis's Chandler Martin, shifting early momentum.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
Ryan Fitzgerald nailed a 54-yard field goal, showcasing his range and cutting the deficit for FSU.
Greg Desrosiers Jr. (Memphis Tigers)
Seth Henigan passed to Greg Desrosiers Jr. for a 6-yard touchdown, expanding Memphis's lead.
Anthony Landphere (Memphis Tigers)
Seth Henigan threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Landphere to strengthen Memphis's position.
Roydell Williams (Florida State Seminoles)
Roydell Williams completed a 4-yard rushing touchdown, but FSU failed the two-point attempt.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
Ryan Fitzgerald converted a crucial 25-yard field goal, narrowing Memphis's lead.
Chandler Martin (Memphis Tigers)
Chandler Martin sacked DJ Uiagalelei for a loss of 9 yards, stalling FSU's drive in critical moments.
Julian Barnett (Memphis Tigers)
Julian Barnett batted down DJ Uiagalelei's Hail Mary pass at the goal line as time expired, sealing the victory for Memphis.
Seth Henigan (Memphis Tigers, QB)
Henigan threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns, including TD passes to Greg Desrosiers Jr. and Anthony Landphere, extending his streak to 40 consecutive games with at least one TD pass.
Chandler Martin (Memphis Tigers, LB)
Martin was a defensive powerhouse with eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a key sack, and a crucial fumble recovery.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles, K)
Fitzgerald showcased his range and consistency by hitting field goals of 54 and 25 yards, keeping FSU within striking distance throughout the game.
Julian Barnett (Memphis Tigers, DB)
Barnett played a crucial role in securing the win by batting down FSU's last-second Hail Mary attempt at the goal line.
Malik Benson (Florida State Seminoles, WR)
Benson was a key target for Uiagalelei, marking a career-best with five receptions for 99 yards, including a crucial 67-yard reception.
Anthony Landphere (Memphis Tigers, TE)
Landphere was reliable with five receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown, maintaining the Tigers' offensive momentum.
University of Memphis
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Florida State Seminoles
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