MEMPHIS – Senior quarterback Riley Ferguson's name was one a number of national honor lists Sunday. Ferguson became the first player in Memphis history to be named the Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week, then was named the Athlon Sports Offensive Player of the Week. He was also named to the College Sports Madness National Offensive Player of the week Sunday.
In a 48-45 win over #25 ranked UCLA, Ferguson went 23-of-38, finishing with 398 yards and six touchdowns to help his Tiger team to a 2-0 record. With 9:56 remaining, Ferguson found senior wide receiver Phil Mayhue in the end zone to retake the lead at 48-45.