Boise State defeats Memphis 38-20 in Boise

Boise State defeated Memphis 38-20 on Friday, handing head coach Charles Huff his first loss of the season. After an early lead from Memphis, the Broncos staged a 35-3 scoring run that extended from the end of the first half into the second. Boise State dominated the ground game with 357 rushing yards, averaging 7.6 yards per carry. Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes threw for 384 yards and tight end Hunter Tipton recorded 229 receiving yards, but the Tigers struggled to convert in the red zone. Huff noted poor tackling and missed opportunities as primary factors in the defeat. Memphis falls to 2-1 on the season and prepares for its next game against UT Martin on September 26.

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