Two programs desperate for an AAC victory clashed Thursday night and contrasting styles defined the matchup in the Liberty Bowl. On one hand, Memphis trotted out its top 20 passing offense, renowned for taking deep shots and unleashing trickery on opponents. On the other side lined up Navy, a grind-it-out physical offense which lives and dies by its signature triple option.
Styles make fights, and the more glamorous of the two offenses threw the most punches. Piecing together big play after big play, Memphis (4-3, 1-2 AAC) snapped its 3-game losing skid to attain its first AAC win of the season.