Tigers go down to the wire in thrilling win over Mississippi State
University of Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III (4) returns a long punt during the Sept. 18, 2021 game. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III (4) smiles after scoring the go-ahead touchdown during a Sept. 18, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis long snapper Preston Brady (42) celebrates with kicker Joe Doyle (17) after a huge field goal during a Sept. 18, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive lineman Maurice White (4) sacks Mississippi State University quarterback Will Rogers III (2) during a Sept. 18, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis cornerback Greg Rubin (24) gets a hand on Mississippi State University running back Dillon Johnson (23) during Saturday’s game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Mississippi State University wide receiver Makai Polk (10) jumps up to make a catch Saturday at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive lineman Maurice White (4) celebrates with teammates after sacking Mississippi State University quarterback Will Rogers III (2). (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Rodrigues Clark (2) breaks a tackle from Mississippi State University safety Jay Jimison (36) during a Sept. 18, 2021 game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis fans celebrate after their team scored the go-ahead touchdown during a Sept. 18, 2021 game Saturday against Mississippi State University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) rolls out of the pocket to complete a pass Saturday against Mississippi State University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The University of Memphis band warms up the crowd before the Sept. 18, 2021 game at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis players celebrate after the victory over Mississippi State University. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A heads-up play by Calvin Austin III and a 51-yard field goal by Joe Doyle, plus some solid defense gave the University of Memphis a statement win.
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Memphis vs. Mississippi State Memphis Football Memphis Tigers 2021 college football Calvin Austin III Ryan Silverfield Joe Doyle AACFrank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
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