Total Yards
Memphis570
Cincinnati752
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Cincinnati at Memphis
Sep 24, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 4
Away
Cincinnati
Big 12
Final Score
46 - 53
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Memphis
American Athletic
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Passing Yards
Memphis412
Cincinnati620
Rushing Yards
Memphis158
Cincinnati132
Turnovers
Memphis1
Cincinnati3
Game Conditions
Temperature87°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Memphis26:17
Cincinnati33:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Memphis holds off Cincinnati 53-46
Memphis defeated Cincinnati 53-46 in Week 4 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 570-752 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 53-46. Andrew Gantz 35 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Cincinnati the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 570 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 412 passing yards. Cincinnati finished with 752 total yards, including 132 on the ground and 620 through the air.
Memphis converted 3-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Memphis led 28-30 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Paxton Lynch pass complete to Anthony Miller for 82 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Andrew Gantz 35 yd FG GOOD (Cincinnati led 10-7 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Paxton Lynch pass complete to Anthony Miller for 82 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 14-10 over Cincinnati).
Interception Return Touchdown
Gunner Kiel pass intercepted for a TD Arthur Maulet return for 59 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-7 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Gunner Kiel run for 4 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK) (Cincinnati led 7-0 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Jarvis Cooper run for 4 yds for a TD, (Jake Elliott KICK) (Memphis led 28-23 over Cincinnati).
Passing Touchdown
Hayden Moore pass complete to Shaq Washington for 21 yds for a TD, (Andrew Gantz KICK) (Cincinnati led 30-28 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
53-46
Memphis defeated Cincinnati.
Total yards
570-752
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Memphis averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
412
Memphis averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-11
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
Cincinnati's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 570 | 752 |
| Passing Yards | 412 | 620 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 132 |
| First Downs | 22 | 38 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 7-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-100 | 11-101 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-36 | 38-64 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 16 |
| Possession Time | 26:17 | 33:43 |