Memphis Downs BYU In Double-Overtime
Published on December 23 2014 2:50 am
Last Updated on December 23 2014 5:08 am
Written by Millie Lange
(Miami, FL) -- BYU quarterback Christian Stewart threw a game-ending interception to seal a 55-48 win for Memphis in double-overtime in the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl at Marlins Park.
Tigers kicker Jake Elliot made a 55-yard field goal to force overtime. Paxton Lynch accounted for seven touchdowns, including the game-winning pass to Roderick Proctor. Memphis improved 10-and-3 in a game sullied by a postgame brawl that involved many players from both teams.
It is the Tigers' first bowl victory since 2005. Stewart threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns for the Cougars, who fell to 8-5 to finish the season.
Monday, December 22 Scoreboard
NCAA Football (College Football Playoff Rankings)
Memphis Tigers 55, BYU Cougars 48 (Miami Beach Bowl at Miami, FL)
Tuesday, December 23 Schedule (All Times Central)
NCAA Football
5:00 p.m. - Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
(Boca Raton Bowl at Boca Raton, FL)
8:30 p.m. - Navy Midshipmen vs. San Diego State Aztecs
(Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego, CA)
