AP - MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Riley Ferguson threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns and Jake Elliot kicked a trio of field goals -- including a 50-yarder -- as Memphis built an early lead and coasted to a 43-7 victory over Kansas on Saturday.
Ferguson completed 15 of 24 passes for Memphis (2-0), the bulk of his passing yards coming on an 84-yard completion to Anthony Miller for the game's first score. In addition to his 50-yarder, Elliot converted kicks of 41 and 42 yards.
The Jayhawks (1-2) struggled offensively throughout the game, although they did end with 314 yards total offense.