Mario Anderson runs for 125 yards, 2 TDs in Memphis' 38-17 victory over Troy
Troy Trojans vs. Memphis Tigers: Full Highlights
Troy Trojans vs. Memphis Tigers: Full Highlights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Mario Anderson ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns and Memphis defeated Troy 38-17 on Saturday.
Seth Henigan, in his fourth season as the Tigers' starting quarterback, was 20-of-32 passing for 161 yards and one touchdown, moving him into second place for career TD passes at Memphis (2-0) with 82, behind Brady White (2018-20) at 91.
Anderson went around the left side for a 21-yard score and a 21-7 halftime lead.
Henigan's 20-yard carry to the 4-yard line set up his scoring pass to Brendan Doyle and a 31-7 lead late in the third quarter.
Brandon Thomas added two short touchdown runs to move into fifth place on the Tigers' all-time list with 28.
Goose Crowder scrambled for an 11-yard touchdown to tie the score at 7 early in second quarter for the Trojans (0-2) but didn't return after taking a hard hit and fall as he dove into the end zone. Matthew Caldwell came in to throw for 113 yards and score on a sneak.
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| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 7-1 | 10-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| App State | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Georgia State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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|---|---|---|
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| Texas State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| South Alabama | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| UL Monroe | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Troy | 3-5 | 4-8 |
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| Army | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| Tulane | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Navy | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Memphis | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Charlotte | 4-4 | 5-7 |
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