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Memphis Tigers Dominate Iowa State Cyclones at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with a Commanding 36-26 Victory

The Memphis Tigers have improved their record to 10-3 after a convincing win over the Iowa State Cyclones, who now stand at 7-6. The final scoreline read 36-26 in favor of the visiting team, showcasing the Tigers' offensive might and defensive solidity.


Nov 23, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Memphis Tigers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. (6) celebrates a touchdown run against the South Florida Bulls during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

At Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the Memphis Tigers displayed an impressive offensive showcase against the Iowa State Cyclones. The Tigers' quarterback was particularly outstanding, throwing for 364 yards with a passer rating of an exceptional 199.34 and completing 71 percent of his passes. He connected on four touchdown passes, including a longest completion of 70 yards which also resulted in the longest touchdown.


The rushing game complemented the aerial assault effectively as well. The Memphis running backs amassed a total of 166 yards on the ground across 32 attempts, averaging five yards per carry and securing one rushing touchdown from an eleven-yard dash to glory.


Defensively, Memphis was just as dominant. They racked up two sacks for a loss of twenty yards and eight tackles for loss totaling thirty-four negative yards against their opponents. Overall, they tallied thirty-two tackles with six assists to stifle many of Iowa State's attempts to gain momentum.


Special teams also contributed positively to this comprehensive performance by Memphis Tigers; they executed one punt for forty-three net yards while kickoffs totaled three hundred fifty-six yards over six attempts.


In terms of efficiency within critical areas on the field, Memphis converted half their red zone appearances into scores and maintained that same fifty percent success rate on third down conversions across fourteen attempts. Their fourth-down bravery paid off too; they succeeded three out five times when opting not to punt or attempt field goals.


Speaking of field goals, though only successful once in two tries from forty-nine yards out – it was enough to add crucial points that kept them ahead comfortably throughout most parts of this encounter.


As fans cheered on from stands filled with forty-eight thousand seven hundred eighty-nine spectators, it became evident that discipline played its part in this victory; no penalties were recorded against Memphis throughout this clash – an admirable feat indeed.


Looking ahead without making any assumptions about future outcomes or performances - fans can tune into next week's broadcast where they will witness whether Memphis can continue their winning ways as they take another step forward in their season campaign.

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