Total Yards
Memphis560
UCLA633
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UCLA at Memphis
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
UCLA
Big Ten
Final Score
45 - 48
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Memphis
American Athletic
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Passing Yards
Memphis398
UCLA463
Rushing Yards
Memphis162
UCLA170
Turnovers
Memphis3
UCLA3
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind5 mph S
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Memphis28:07
UCLA31:53
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Memphis edges UCLA 48-45
Memphis defeated UCLA 48-45 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 560-633 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Memphis set the terms early in a game that finished 48-45. Riley Ferguson pass complete to Joey Magnifico for 2 yds for a TD, (Spencer Smith KICK) came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Memphis the first major swing.
Memphis's box score carried the story: 560 total yards, 162 rushing yards, and 398 passing yards. UCLA finished with 633 total yards, including 170 on the ground and 463 through the air.
Memphis converted 3-12 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Memphis led 27-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Riley Ferguson pass complete to Patrick Taylor Jr. for 47 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Joey Magnifico for 2 yds for a TD, (Spencer Smith KICK) (Memphis led 7-0 over UCLA).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Starks run for 7 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (UCLA led 7-7 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Tony Pollard for 42 yds for a TD, (Spencer Smith KICK) (Memphis led 20-17 over UCLA).
Field Goal Good
JJ Molson 33 yd FG GOOD (UCLA led 10-7 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Riley Ferguson pass complete to Patrick Taylor Jr. for 47 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson PAT MISSED) (Memphis led 13-17 over UCLA).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Rosen pass complete to Jordan Wilson for 5 yds for a TD, (JJ Molson KICK) (UCLA led 17-7 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-45
Memphis defeated UCLA.
Total yards
560-633
Memphis held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
162
Memphis averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
398
Memphis averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Memphis's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
UCLA's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Memphis | UCLA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 560 | 633 |
| Passing Yards | 398 | 463 |
| Rushing Yards | 162 | 170 |
| First Downs | 26 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-109 | 10-99 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-39 | 34-56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 28:07 | 31:53 |