ncaaf Game Recap
UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Wrap - Memphis Wins 53-18
Mario Anderson Jr. scampered through the UAB defense for 138 yards as Memphis handed the Blazers a 53-18 defeat on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis was a favorite by -16.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 61.5.
Mario Anderson Jr. rushed for 138 yards, while Greg Desrosiers Jr. added 26 yards in the win. Koby Drake and Brady Kluse added 56 and 51 receiving yards respectively.
Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 42 yards for UAB, while Terrell McDonald added 1 yards. Jalen Kitna threw for 253 yards for the Blazers, while receivers Corri Milliner and Malachi Holt-Bennett had 74 and 74 yards respectively.
UAB lost the offensive yardage battle to Memphis 526-352 yards in Saturday's game. Memphis had more first downs as that total ended up 31-16.
UAB lost the time of possession battle 34:23-25:37, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Tulane looking for another win. For UAB, they head home to face Rice.