Memphis Football: Tigers Are 3-0 After Upsetting Florida State 20-12

Joe Londergan | Sep 14, 2024

Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Koby Drake (10) celebrates after a big play against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images / Melina Myers-Imagn Images

One of the favorites to claim the Group of Five's spot in the College Football Playoff, the Memphis Tigers stifled the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday to move to 3-0.

The Tigers beat their former head coach Mike Norvell in the process, pushing his Seminoles to an 0-3 start for just the third time in the last 50 years.

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Memphis were a perfect 4-4 on red zone trips, with two touchdowns and two field goals in that regard. Starting quarterback Seth Henigan was stellar, completing 26 passes on 39 attempts with 272 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.

Defensively, the Tigers were relentless, forcing three turnovers and sacked DJ Uiagalelei four times on the day. Uiagalelei completed 16 passes on 30 attempts for 201 yards and a pick. Florida State converted just two third downs on 12 attempts.

Linebacker Chandler Martin was Memphis' leading tackler with eight, inclding 2.5 for a loss and a sack. The Tigers were a constant presence in the Florida State backfield, totaling 12 tackles for a loss.

The unbeaten Tigers start AAC play next week with a trip to Annapolis to face Navy on CBS Sports Network at 2:30 PM CT/3:30 PM ET.

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