Memphis Tigers Dominate at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Against Mercer Bears in Season Opener
The Memphis Tigers, with a resounding 66-14 victory, opened their season on a high note against the Mercer Bears. The Tigers' record now stands at 1-0, while the Bears fall to 0-1.
In an offensive showcase at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the Memphis Tigers displayed a dominant performance over the Mercer Bears. The home team's offense was unstoppable as they amassed a staggering total of 752 yards. The passing game was particularly effective; quarterback play led to five touchdowns through the air and an impressive completion percentage of approximately 72 percent for a total of 428 yards. One pass even went for a remarkable distance of 75 yards resulting in one of those touchdowns.
The rushing attack complemented this aerial assault with three touchdowns on the ground and an average gain per attempt close to seven yards. A highlight for the running game was an electrifying longest run that covered 83 yards into the end zone. This balanced attack resulted in thirty-two first downs throughout the game.
Special teams also contributed to this comprehensive team effort with perfect execution in both field goals and extra points attempts, maintaining a hundred percent success rate across both categories.
Defensively, Memphis showed their might by sacking Mercer's quarterback four times and intercepting two passes, one returned for thirty-five yards all the way for another touchdown. The defense also forced two fumbles during critical moments of play which further stifled any momentum from their opponents.
The third quarter saw neither team add to their scoreline but by then, Memphis had already established firm control over proceedings with fifty-six unanswered points across just two quarters.
As fans look ahead after this commanding performance by their team, they can mark their calendars for when Memphis Tigers will face off against Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on September 8th at 7:30 PM local time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network via satellite channel number two hundred twenty-one.