Tigers’ Run Game Powers Memphis Past Rice, 27-20

Mario Anderson Jr. vs. Rice

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis football team got back on track Friday night with a 27-20 win over Rice at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Memphis’ 207 yards on the ground was the difference maker as the Tigers (8-2, 4-2 AAC) used a Brandon Thomas touchdown with 11:42 remaining in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.