MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis football team defeated North Texas, 44-34, on Saturday afternoon at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn.
The Tigers (3-1, 1-0 American Athletic Conference) scored twice defensively to take down the Mean Green (2-3, 1-0 Conference USA), as both linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns. Cullens ended the game with eight tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss. Allen had two tackles and a sack to go with his pick.
Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 19-of-29 passes for 141 yards, two touchdowns and his first interception of the season.