The USF Bulls (6-4, 2-4) fell to the Memphis Tigers (8-2, 5-1) 52-41 on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Marcus Stokes threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, going 15-for-31 with 313 yards for Memphis- The Tigers run-game was led by Jaylin Carter, who ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns. For the Bulls, Luke Kromenhoek went 22-for-37 with 271 yards with three touchdowns passing while running for 146 yards and another touchdown - Jason Collins also ran for 108 yards and a touchdown for the Bulls.
Memphis built a 21-0 first quarter lead before Memphis got in the board and pulled within 21-10 midway through the second quarter. The Tigers took a 28-17 lead into halftime - in the htird quarter, the Bulls pulled within 28-24 and 35-31 before tying the game 38-38 late in the third quarter.
Memphis was able to pull away with a win in the fourth quarter thanks to a 76-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Stokes to Jemyri Davis with 7:34 to go in the game. Jaylin Carter added a 26-yard touchdown run with 0:44 to go in the game that clinched the win for Memphis.
The Bulls are next in action when they travel to Florida Atlantic on November 21st. Kickoff in the game is scheduled for 2:30 PM.
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