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Tigers Down South Alabama 42-6 - Match Report
Kenneth Gainwell ran for 145 yards as Memphis handled South Alabama by a score of 42-6 on Saturday at Ladd Peebles Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Tigers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -20.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 55.5.
Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 145 yards, while Kylan Watkins added 113 yards in the win. Damonte Coxie and Joey Magnifico added 81 and 58 receiving yards respectively.
Cephus Johnson rushed for 37 yards for South Alabama, while Jared Wilson added 28 yards. Tylan Morton threw for 105 yards for the Jaguars, while receivers Kawaan Baker and Jalen Tolbert had 84 and 37 yards respectively.
South Alabama was outgained by Memphis 530-248 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 18-14 by the Tigers.
Memphis led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:53-28:07 split in that important category.
Memphis heads into a 5 battle against Navy. South Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Alabama-Birmingham.