Memphis Beats UNLV 27-21 in Charles Huff's Debut as Jackson Arnold Takes Late Sacks
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 30
Memphis Beats UNLV 27-21 in Charles Huff's Debut as Jackson Arnold Takes Late Sacks
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 30
Summary
Memphis closed out a 27-21 Week 0 win over UNLV when Jackson Arnold took sacks on second and third down before the Rebels failed on fourth-and-26 in the final minute.
Philippe LaForge's 31-yard field goal late in the third quarter put the Tigers ahead 24-21, and another Memphis kick stretched the margin after UNLV was stopped on fourth-and-7 in the red zone.
Jaylin Carter's 36-yard touchdown run and Marcus Stokes' 48-yard scoring pass to Stonka Burnside fueled Memphis' second-half surge after UNLV led 14-7 at halftime.
Arnold impressed in his Rebels debut—17 of 21 for 203 yards at the half, plus 40 rushing yards and a touchdown—but UNLV opened its season with a setback despite high expectations.