<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=10Ylmw_0wEJ6J0Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=10Ylmw_0wEJ6J0Q00" width="1920" height="1280" ></figure>MEMPHIS, TENN — UNT’s 52-44 loss to Memphis extended their historical struggles against the Tigers, moving to 4-19 in the all-time series. Despite the defeat, UNT showcased an explosive offense with 653 yards, the most under head coach Eric Morris.Junior QB Chandler Morris had a standout game, throwing for a season-high 445 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 71 yards and a score. It marked his fourth straight 300-yard passing game, tying a program record. DT Sheffield shined with 122 receiving yards, two touchdown catches, and an 82-yard rushing score, becoming the first UNT player since 2021 to post back-to-back 100-yard receiving games.For the first time in program history, UNT started four true freshmen on offense, including TE Brandon Young Jr. and OL Tyler Mercer. UNT also led FBS with 20 different players recording a catch this season.Despite the offensive success, UNT’s defense struggled, allowing a touchdown on Memphis’ opening drive for the 13th time in 14 games. Special teams were a bright spot, with K Kali Nguma going 5-for-5 on extra points and hitting a 34-yard field goal.Up next, UNT faces Tulane next Saturday as they look to bounce back and address their defensive issues.From the Friday night lights to the Saturday showdowns and NFL Primetime games Myckena Guerrero has showcased athletes throughout all levels across all major professional sports. Myckena has been blessed to tell heartwarming stories of some of sports top athletes and rising stars to include Steph Curry, Jerome Bettis, Canelo Alvarez, Larry Fitzgerald, Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, Allyson Felix, and Abby Wombach. She is constantly striving towards her goal of presenting the world with the raw and authentic stories behind the Jersey of their favorite athletes and role models. Guerrero graduated from California State University Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Throughout her college and post college career Myckena cemented herself as a sports journalist illustrating the true stories behind the athletes during her time working with MaxPreps, the 49ers, Cal-Hi Sports on NBC Bay Area, Sacramento StatenAthletics, KUSI News in San Diego, SBLive Sports and more. Myckena Guerrero paints the backdrop of how these athletes came to be the stars they are today. </div></body>

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UNT Falls to Memphis 52-44: Offensive Fireworks, Defensive Struggles

MEMPHIS, TENN — UNT’s 52-44 loss to Memphis extended their historical struggles against the Tigers, moving to 4-19 in the all-time series. Despite the defeat, UNT showcased an explosive offense with 653 yards, the most under head coach Eric Morris. Junior QB Chandler Morris had a standout game,...