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Tigers Defeat Ole Miss 37-24

Box Score MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Believe. Memphis. Believe.

Behind a masterful performance from quarterback Paxton Lynch, the No. 22 nationally-ranked Tigers came back from an early 14-point deficit to post a 37-24 non-conference victory over No. 12 Ole Miss, before a crowd of 60,241 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium and an ABC network audience.

Lynch was 39-of-53 passing for 386 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 6-0 start for the first time since 1961. Memphis also extended its win streak to 13, which is currently tied for the second-longest in the nation.