MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The game was designated Military Appreciation Day, but after the University of Memphis outlasted South Alabama, 52-35, for a hard-fought win Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, South Alabama had earned a level of respect as well.
The Jaguars battled from the start, scoring first to take a 7-0 lead, recovering from a 14-point deficit to tie the game at 21 at the half and getting a touchdown late in third quarter to trim the Tigers' lead to four points.
Eventually, the UofM delivered a knockout punch – 21 fourth-quarter points on rushing touchdowns by Tony Pollard, Darrell Henderson and Patrick Taylor.