Published • loading... • Updated
Memphis Defeats Arkansas State in Home Opener 42-24
Jaylin Carter rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns as Memphis forced four turnovers and pulled away after halftime.
- On Saturday, Memphis defeated Arkansas State 42-24 in the first game at the newly renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Tigers improved to 2-0 before an announced sellout crowd of 45,632.
- Memphis's rushing attack powered the victory, totaling 335 yards on the night. This marked the first time since September 2020 the program had surpassed 300 yards on the ground in a game.
- Running back Jaylin Carter led the scoring effort with 183 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries. Carter scored three of those touchdowns after halftime, helping the Tigers pull away from the Red Wolves.
- Although Arkansas State quarterback Trey Owens threw for 325 yards, Memphis's defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions by Dylan King. Zach Ruffin and Ahmere Foster each added one interception.
- Next Saturday, the Tigers travel to face Boise State in a significant road matchup. This follows Memphis's recent win at UNLV, which coach Charles Huff described as a "national statement" victory.
Insights by Ground AI
16 Articles
16 Articles
Associated Press News+9 Reposted by 9 other sources
Jaylin Carter scores 4 TDs to lead Memphis past Arkansas State 42-24
XXX
·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 43%
C 50%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
