Boise State rallies to defeat Memphis 38-20 after halftime lead
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Boise State overcame an early deficit to secure a 38-20 victory against Memphis on Saturday in Boise, Idaho. Memphis established an initial 17-3 lead behind explosive plays, but a successful fourth-down conversion by Boise State late in the first half catalyzed a 35-3 scoring surge for the hosts. Boise State dominated the ground game with 357 rushing yards, including 206 from Dylan Riley. Memphis coach Charles Huff cited missed tackles and failures in the red zone as critical factors in the loss, noting the team only managed three points despite four red zone trips. The Tigers now shift focus toward their upcoming schedule, which includes a game against UT Martin before a bye week and the start of conference play.
- •Boise State finished the game on a 35-3 scoring run to win 38-20.
- •The Broncos recorded 357 rushing yards in the victory.
- •Marcus Stokes threw for 384 yards for Memphis in the loss.
- •Memphis failed to score in three of its four red zone trips.
- •The Tigers next face UT Martin before entering a bye week.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Memphis loses to Boise State 38-20 in big group of six matchup
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — The 4th-down play that changed Memphis vs Boise State, and where Tigers go from here
"Memphis takes its first loss of the season as Boise State proves too much for the Tigers. In the press conference after Memphis’ win over Arkansas State, Head Coach Charles Huff said Memphis needed to put a “full 60 minutes together” to beat good teams like the Broncos.
"Memphis lost to Boise State after the Broncos reeled off a 35-3 run. Here's what happened and what it means for the Tigers' season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:42 AMMemphis loses to Boise State 38-20 in big group of six matchup
Memphis takes its first loss of the season as Boise State proves too much for the Tigers. In the press conference after Memphis’ win over Arkansas State, Head Coach Charles Huff said Memphis needed to put a “full 60 minutes together” to beat good teams like the Broncos.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:04 AMThe 4th-down play that changed Memphis vs Boise State, and where Tigers go from here
Memphis lost to Boise State after the Broncos reeled off a 35-3 run. Here's what happened and what it means for the Tigers' season.
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