Overview
- Frank Peasant scored three short rushing touchdowns in the first half as Memphis raced to a 28-0 lead.
- Quarterback Brendon Lewis completed 18 of 22 passes for 225 yards and added 87 rushing yards with an 18-yard score.
- Memphis outgained Rice 355-212, held the Owls to 3-of-15 on third down, and produced seven drives of three plays or fewer.
- The Tigers led 31-7 at halftime and added second-half points from Greg Desrosiers Jr. and Gianni Spetic to close out the road win.
- It was reported Lewis exited in the fourth quarter with an injury with no immediate update, and Memphis moved to 8-1 (4-1 AAC) with Tulane up next as Rice fell to 4-5 (1-4).