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Troy Trojans vs Memphis Tigers Recap - Tigers Win 38-17

Memphis got a 125-yard performance from Mario Anderson Jr. as a key part of its 38-17 victory over the Trojans on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Memphis was the ATS victor, as they covered the -18.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 56.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 125 yards, while Greg Desrosiers Jr. added 59 yards in the win. Demeer Blankumsee and Roc Taylor added 50 and 27 receiving yards respectively.

Damien Taylor rushed for 33 yards for Troy, while Gerald Green added 20 yards. Matthew Caldwell threw for 113 yards for the Trojans, while receivers Zeriah Beason and Peyton Higgins had 60 and 53 yards respectively.

Troy lost the offensive yardage battle to Memphis 372-251 yards in Saturday's game. Memphis had more first downs as that total ended up 27-17.

The time of possession battle favored Troy as their offense was on the field for 31:06, longer than the 28:54 of their opponents.

Memphis heads into a Week 3 battle against Florida State. Troy, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa.