MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Say it, Tiger Nation, say it.
The University of Memphis is your American Athletic Conference West Division champion!
A week-long forecast of rain and a 57-minute lightning delay were not going to halt the Tigers' CLIMB to the divisional title at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Saturday. Senior quarterback threw for over 300 yards and the Tigers' ground attack – led by and – paced Memphis to a 66-45 victory before a home crowd of 35,329 that braved the elements.
The Tigers secured not only The American West Division title but also a spot in the league's championship game Dec.