ncaaf Game Recap
Memphis Tigers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recap - Golden Hurricane Win 35-29
Shamari Brooks tore up the turf for 126 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Golden Hurricane to a 35-29 win over the Tigers at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Golden Hurricane were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 60.5.
Shamari Brooks rushed for 126 yards, while Anthony Watkins added 68 yards in the win. Josh Johnson and Sam Crawford Jr. added 140 and 31 receiving yards respectively.
Brandon Thomas rushed for 77 yards for Memphis, while Seth Henigan added 37 yards. Seth Henigan threw for 463 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Calvin Austin III and Javon Ivory had 200 and 61 yards respectively.
Tulsa was outgained by Memphis 614-417 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 33-19 by the Tigers.
Memphis led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:35-26:25 split in that important category.
Tulsa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against USF. Memphis will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Navy.