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Recap - Tigers Defeat Tulsa 42-41

Kenneth Gainwell ran for 149 yards as Memphis handled Tulsa by a score of 42-41 on Saturday at Chapman Stadium.

Memphis did not, however, defeat the Golden Hurricane against the spread, which closed at -10.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 59.0.

Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 149 yards, while Antonio Gibson added 18 yards in the win. Damonte Coxie and Antonio Gibson added 112 and 79 receiving yards respectively.

Shamari Brooks rushed for 156 yards for Tulsa, while Corey Taylor II added 85 yards. Zach Smith threw for 309 yards for the Golden Hurricane, while receivers Keylon Stokes and Sam Crawford Jr. had 129 and 76 yards respectively.

Memphis lost the offensive yardage battle to Tulsa 584-498 yards in Saturday's game. Tulsa had more first downs as that total ended up 33-21.

Tulsa led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 36:05-23:55 split in that important category.

Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Southern Methodist. Tulsa will aim to get back on the winning track at Tulane.