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Memphis Rallies Past Arkansas 32-31 on Sutton Smith’s 64-Yard TD and Late Fumble

A late takeaway preserved the Tigers’ 4-0 start after they surged back from 18 points down.

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Sep 13, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorback head coach Sam Pittman looks on during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Memphis overturned a 28-10 first-half deficit, scoring just before halftime and controlling the second half to win by one.
  • Running back Sutton Smith posted a career-high 147 rushing yards and broke free for the 64-yard go-ahead score with 4:51 left.
  • Quarterback Brendon Lewis fueled the comeback with 199 passing yards, 103 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and a touchdown pass.
  • Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. lost a fumble at the Tigers’ 7-yard line in the final 90 seconds, with replay confirming the turnover that ended the drive.
  • Credit for the decisive strip-and-recovery is disputed, with the Associated Press citing Marcello Bussey and local reports naming Chris Bracy, as Memphis extended its win streak to eight and Arkansas fell to 2-2.