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Memphis Rallies Past No. 18 South Florida on Late TD, 34-31

The fourth-quarter surge strengthens Memphis’ position in the AAC race, improving its faint CFP path.

Overview

  • Brendon Lewis hit Cortez Braham Jr. for a 10-yard touchdown with 1:07 left, then Memphis converted the two-point try to take the lead.
  • South Florida’s Nico Gramatica missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired to seal the Tigers’ win.
  • Memphis erased a 31-17 deficit entering the fourth quarter and outscored USF 17-0 in the final period.
  • Lewis threw for 307 yards, while USF’s Byrum Brown totaled 390 yards with two rushing scores and a touchdown pass as Sam Franklin added a 73-yard TD run.
  • The Tigers move to 7-1 and 3-1 in the AAC, extend their 11-game home winning streak, and tighten a Group of Five CFP race that USF entered leading.