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Memphis Tigers Rally to Defeat #18 South Florida Bulls

10/26/2025

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Summary

Tigers Triumph Over Bulls

Memphis Tigers beat the #18 South Florida Bulls 34-31 on October 25, overcoming a 14-point deficit as Memphis Tigers quarterback Brendon Lewis posted 307 passing yards and two touchdowns.
The win ties Memphis for second in the American Athletic Conference.
South Florida Bulls' Byrum Brown totaled 390 yards and three touchdowns, but USF did not score in the fourth.
Memphis's defense tightened after halftime, and the Tigers will face Rice next.

Summary

Lewis Leads Tigers

Memphis Tigers quarterback Brendon Lewis started on October 25 against USF despite being listed as questionable with a leg injury.
Brendon Lewis left the previous game against UAB with the injury.
Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield described him as day-to-day.
The 6-1 Memphis Tigers faced the 6-1 USF in a matchup affecting American Athletic Conference (AAC) title and College Football Playoff.
Kickoff was at 11 a.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

History

Historical Context

The American Athletic Conference (AAC) was formed in 2013 following the dissolution of the Big East Conference, which had existed since 1979. With ten founding members, including the Memphis Tigers and South Florida Bulls, the AAC aimed to enhance competitiveness in college football. This shift significantly influenced playoff opportunities and team rivalries, shaping the landscape of college athletics.

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Tigers Triumph Over Bulls

Memphis Tigers beat the #18 South Florida Bulls 34-31 on October 25, overcoming a 14-point deficit as Memphis Tigers quarterback Brendon Lewis posted 307 passing yards and two touchdowns.
The win ties Memphis for second in the American Athletic Conference.
South Florida Bulls' Byrum Brown totaled 390 yards and three touchdowns, but USF did not score in the fourth.
Memphis's defense tightened after halftime, and the Tigers will face Rice next.

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