ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Tigers Defeat UAB 45-21
UAB was unable to contain Blake Watson on Saturday and the result was a 45-21 Week 8 loss against the Tigers.
Memphis won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 61.5.
Blake Watson rushed for 125 yards, while Seth Henigan added 36 yards in the win. Koby Drake and Roc Taylor added 51 and 49 receiving yards respectively.
Jermaine Brown Jr. rushed for 83 yards for UAB, while Trace Campbell added 38 yards. Harrison Barker threw for 58 yards for the Blazers, while receivers Tejhaun Palmer and Bryce Damous had 44 and 31 yards respectively.
Memphis was outgained by UAB 381-352 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-20 by the Tigers.
The time of possession battle favored Memphis as their offense was on the field for 35:13, longer than the 24:47 of their opponents.
Memphis heads into a 9 battle against North Texas. UAB, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.