SMU vs. Memphis: Live updates, score, results, highlights, for Saturday's NCAAF game

Live scores, highlights and updates from the SMU vs. Memphis football game

Game Recap

The SMU Mustangs fell to the Memphis Tigers 54-48 when the two teams previously met in November of last year; this time around, they exacted some revenge. SMU had just enough and edged out Memphis 30-27. Having forecasted a close win for the Mustangs, the oddsmakers were right on the money.

QB Shane Buechele had a stellar game for SMU as he passed for three TDs and 474 yards on 46 attempts. Buechele's 85-yard touchdown toss to WR Reggie Roberson Jr. in the second quarter made for one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon. We would be remiss not to mention K Chris Naggar, too, whose 43-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the deciding factor in the game.

SMU's defense was a presence as well, as it collected two interceptions and two fumbles. The picks came courtesy of S Trevor Denbow and CB Brandon Crossley.

No one had a standout game offensively for Memphis, but they got scores from WR Calvin Austin III, TE Sean Dykes, and WR Tahj Washington. QB Brady White ended the contest strong with a streak of 13 complete passes.

The victory bumped the Mustangs' record up to 3-0. The Tigers' defeat pushed them down to 1-0.

SMU will take on the Tulane Green Wave at 6 p.m. ET in two weeks at Benson Field at Yulman Stadium. Memphis will have some time to rest before their next matchup, which is against the UCF Knights at 1 p.m. ET in two weeks at Liberty Bowl Memorial. If the game is anything like UCF's 56-41 win from their previous meeting December of 2018, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.