Memphis Tigers Overcome South Florida 34-31 to Extend 12-Game Win Streak

Memphis football rebounded from a surprising upset loss to UAB by defeating No. 18 South Florida 34-31, re-entering the US LBM Coaches Poll at No. 25. The Tigers overcame a 14-point fourth quarter deficit, fueled by quarterback Brendon Lewis's 307 passing yards and leadership despite an earlier injury. Memphis's late-game resilience included a crucial missed 52-yard field goal by South Florida, compounded by a holding penalty that pushed the kick out of range. The win marked a significant comeback and demonstrated Memphis's ability to perform under pressure, improving their record to 7-1. Their victory over South Florida, alongside previous ranked wins, underscores their potential College Football Playoff contention. However, South Florida's decisions late in the game were criticized as pivotal to their narrow loss.