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Memphis easily cruised past Troy on Saturday, beating the Trojans 38-17 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
It was never really competitive, and the Tigers (2-0) will head to Florida State (0-2) with an undefeated record next week.
Mario Anderson rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns, Elijah Herring made eight tackles and Memphis had no problems beating Troy (0-2)
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Memphis vs Troy score updates
Mario Anderson has been impressive, with over 100 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Memphis is headed for a 2-0 record.
Anderson rushed for a 21-yard touchdown to give Memphis a 21-7 lead.
Troy quarterback Goose Crowder helped the Trojans tie it, but Memphis answered with a Brandon Thomas touchdown to retake the lead.
The Trojans went three-and-out on their first two drives, but they're near the red zone as the first quarter comes to an end.
Brandon Thomas did his thing, rushing for a two-yard touchdown to put the Tigers in front.
Bruce and the 1993 Tigers' team will be honored during the game, and Bruce helped lead the Tigers into the stadium during the Tiger Walk.
Also on the field during the game? Grizzlies' star Ja Morant.
Memphis vs Troy time today
- Date: Sept. 7
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
What channel is Memphis vs Troy on today?
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Streaming: Fubo TV
Memphis vs. Troy will be broadcast on ESPNU . Mike Corey and Rene Ingogliawill will have the call.
Memphis vs Troy history
- Series record: Memphis leads, 4-1
- Memphis' last win: Nov. 15, 1941 (32-0)
- Troy's last win : Nov. 19, 1937 (12-6)
Memphis vs Troy prediction
Memphis 34, Troy 24. The Trojans give the Tigers their best shot, and it's a far more competitive game than last week. But Memphis has enough to pull out the win and head to Florida State with an undefeated record.
Memphis vs Troy betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
- Spread: Memphis -18.5
- Over/under : 57.5
- Moneyline: Memphis -1200, Troy +750
Memphis vs Troy injury updates
Running back Sutton Smith is not expected to play for Memphis after suffering a knee injury during the win over North Alabama. Safety Kourtlan Marsh and linebacker Javante Mackey are out for the season.
Memphis vs Troy weather update
The forecast calls for a high of 79 degrees.
Memphis football 2024 schedule
- Aug. 31: vs. North Alabama (60-0 W)
- Sept. 7: vs. Troy
- Sept. 14: at Florida State
- Sept. 21: at Navy
- Sept. 28: vs. Middle Tennessee
- Oct. 11: at South Florida
- Oct. 19: vs. North Texas
- Oct. 26: vs. Charlotte
- Nov. 2: at UTSA
- Nov. 8: vs. Rice
- Nov. 16: vs. UAB
- Nov. 28: at Tulane
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Troy football 2024 schedule
- Aug. 31: Nevada (28-26 L)
- Sept. 7: at Memphis
- Sept. 14: at Iowa
- Sept. 21: Florida A&M
- Sept 28: Louisiana-Monroe
- Oct. 3: Texas State
- Oct. 15: at South Alabama
- Oct. 26: at Arkansas State
- Nov. 2: Coastal Carolina
- Nov. 16: at Georgia Southern
- Nov. 23: at Louisiana
- Nov. 30: Southern Miss
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis football vs Troy: Final score, highlights from Week 2 game
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