MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Paxton Lynch and the upstart Memphis Tigers showed that their high-scoring offense can work against anybody. Even a nationally ranked opponent from the mighty Southeastern Conference.
Lynch threw for 384 yards and three touchdowns to lead Memphis over No. 13 Mississippi 37-24 in a convincing victory that showed the Tigers might just be the best team in the country that isn't in a Power Five conference.
Memphis (6-0) has won 13 straight games dating to last season, which is the third longest streak in the nation. The victory was the first for the Tigers over a ranked opponent since 1996.