Memphis football score updates vs. SMU in AAC game Week 12
Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield always says the next game is the most important one.
But Saturday's game against SMU is more than just the next one — it's a chance for the Tigers (8-2, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) to score a season-defining win against a team going in with an undefeated conference record.
SMU (8-2, 6-0) is heading to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as a significant favorite, but Memphis almost exclusively has been in close games this season.
The winner will have a good shot at reaching the conference title game, while the loser likely will be eliminated.
Follow along for live updates.
Memphis game time, TV channel, betting odds vs. SMU
KICKOFF: 11 a.m.
LINE: SMU -8.5
Memphis football score updates vs. SMU
Fourth quarter
SMU 38, Memphis 34
Henigan found Blankumsee for another touchdown, but the extra point was no good.
SMU 38, Memphis 28
Stone found Jordan Hudson for a 7-yard touchdown.
SMU 31, Memphis 28
Collin Rogers made a 32-yard field goal to put SMU back in front.
SMU 28, Memphis 28
Blake Watson rushed for an 11-yard touchdown on the first play of the quarter.
Third quarter
SMU 28, Memphis 21
Jaylan Knighton rushed for a 1-yard touchdown to cap off a quick scoring drive for the Mustangs.
SMU 21, Memphis 21
Brandon Thomas rushed for a 1-yard touchdown, and Henigan found Anthony Landphere for the 2-point conversion.
SMU 21, Memphis 13
LJ Johnson Jr scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown to extend the SMU lead after a 13-play scoring drive.
Second quarter
SMU 14, Memphis 13
Gillis made a 36-yard field goal.
SMU 14, Memphis 10
Stone scored on a QB sneak from a yard out to put the Mustangs back in front.
First quarter
Memphis 10, SMU 7
Seth Henigan connected with Demeer Blankumsee for a 27-yard touchdown to give Memphis the lead.
SMU 7, Memphis 3
Tanner Gillis hit a 47-yard field goal to get the Tigers on the board.
SMU 7, Memphis 0
The Mustangs struck first on a 4th down pass from Preston Stone to RJ Maryland for a 43-yard touchdown.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis score updates vs. SMU in AAC football game Week 12
