Sutton Smith’s long run, a late fumble recovery by Memphis leads Tigers to 32-31 win over Arkansas

by | Sep 20, 2025 | Sports

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sutton Smith rushed for a career-high 147 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown with 4:51 left to lead Memphis to a 32-31 victory over Arkansas on Saturday.Arkansas’ closing effort was thwarted when Razorbacks runner Mike Washington Jr. fumbled deep in Memphis territory. The fumbled was caused by Chris Bracy, who also recovered the ball at the Tiger 7 with 1:22 remaining to preserve the Memphis (4-0) victory.“To be honest, I didn’t even know I punched it out until I saw it on the ground,” Bracy said, adding he grabbed the loose ball, and ran out of the pile so there was no question he recovered it.Officials reviewed the play before awarding the ball to Memphis for the Tigers to run out the clock. “At that point, the game was over,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said of the fumble. “…I saw it on the ground, and I was hoping at some point his knee was down.”Tiger quarterback Brendon Lewis rushed for 103 yards and added 199 yards passing. Lewis rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another.Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green threw for 325 yards and a touchdown as Arkansas (2-2) lost its second straight. Green also threw a pair of interceptions.The game was a bit of a nei …

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