Henigan throws for a pair of touchdowns and Memphis shuts out North Alabama 40-0
North Alabama Lions vs. Memphis Tigers: Full Highlights
North Alabama Lions vs. Memphis Tigers: Full Highlights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- — Seth Henigan threw two touchdown passes, Mario Anderson Jr. ran for a pair and Memphis opened its season with a 40-0 win over North Alabama on Saturday night.
Henigan threw touchdown passes to Anthony Landphere and Brendan Doyle and Anderson added his second touchdown when the Tigers scored 24 second-quarter points on their way to a 31-0 halftime lead.
Henigan finished 22 of 30 for 308 yards passing. Roc Taylor led the Memphis receivers with 87 yards on five catches.
Memphis outgained the Lions (0-2), 372-185, and held North Alabama to just 3 of 15 on third-down conversions and while forcing three turnovers.
North Alabama's Ari Patu threw for 103 yards and was picked off twice.
Memphis the American Athletic Conference preseason favorite, is 11-0 over FCS schools since 2013 and has won 11 consecutive home openers. ------ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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2024 United Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Central Arkansas | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Austin Peay | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| North Alabama | 3-5 | 3-9 |
| West Georgia | 1-7 | 4-7 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 1-11 |
2024 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| Tulane | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Navy | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Memphis | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Charlotte | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| North Texas | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Rice | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Temple | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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