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Tigers Down North Texas 52-44 - Match Report
Seth Henigan threw for 319 yards to lead the Tigers over North Texas 52-44 on Saturday in Week 8 action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis did not, however, defeat the Mean Green against the spread, which closed at -11.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 68.0.
Seth Henigan completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 319 yards for the Tigers in the win.
DT Sheffield rushed for 82 yards for North Texas, while Shane Porter added 75 yards. Chandler Morris threw for 445 yards for the Mean Green, while receivers DT Sheffield and Blair Conwright had 122 and 87 yards respectively.
Memphis lost the offensive yardage battle to North Texas 653-526 yards in Saturday's game. North Texas had more first downs as that total ended up 32-21.
The time of possession battle favored Memphis as their offense was on the field for 32:10, longer than the 27:50 of their opponents.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Charlotte. North Texas will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tulane.