ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Tigers Defeat Rice 27-20
Mario Anderson Jr. scampered through the Rice defense for 144 yards as Memphis handed the Owls a 27-20 defeat on Friday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The game was a push (tie) for betting purposes as the final score was identical to the -7.0 number at most sportsbooks. The game proved to be a winner for UNDER bettors based on the closing total of 50.5.
Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 144 yards, while Brandon Thomas added 26 yards in the win. Roc Taylor and Koby Drake added 52 and 39 receiving yards respectively.
Quinton Jackson rushed for 70 yards for Rice, while Dean Connors added 55 yards. E.J. Warner threw for 246 yards for the Owls, while receivers Matt Sykes and Graham Walker had 76 and 46 yards respectively.
Memphis was outgained by Rice 367-366 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-20 by the Tigers.
The time of possession battle favored Rice as their offense was on the field for 30:11, longer than the 29:47 of their opponents.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against UAB. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at UAB.