JONESBORO, Ark. -- — True freshman Seth Henigan threw five touchdown passes, three to Calvin Austin III, who had a career night with 239 yards, and Memphis held off Arkansas State 55-50 on Saturday night.
The teams combined for 1,361 yards of offense — with the Red Wolves (1-1) outgaining Memphis (2-0) by just a yard — with 1,001 coming through the air.
James Blackman relieved Layne Hatcher at quarterback for the Red Wolves late in the third quarter and went 19 of 28 for 308 yards passing and four touchdowns, including two in the final four minutes to get Arkansas State close before a final Hail Mary failed as time ran out.