After avoiding pressure from redshirt-junior defensive lineman Haason Reddick, Paxton Lynch began running toward the sideline.
While on the move to his right, Memphis’ junior quarterback had his left foot grabbed by sophomore defensive back Sean Chandler, bringing him down for a four-yard loss.
Lying on his stomach, Lynch punched the grass twice and slammed his hands while the Owls celebrated a third quarter defensive stop in their 31-12 victory Saturday against Memphis, the No. 21 team in the College Football Playoff Rankings, at Lincoln Financial Field.
“People were excited to play,” Reddick said. “We knew we had a job to do.