[3] The Memphis Tigers football team is a member of the American Athletic Conference in its West Division.

The Tigers entered the game 10–1 (7–1 in The American), their only loss coming at the hands of UCF back in September.

The UCF Knights football team is a member of the American Athletic Conference in its East Division.

On the next possession, the Tigers drove 75 yards, all rushing plays, and it was capped off by a 3-yard touchdown run by Patrick Taylor.

Tigers quarterback Riley Ferguson threw two touchdown passes, including a 68-yard bomb to a wide open Anthony Miller.

The Knights committed three turnovers in the second quarter, a fumble by Dredrick Snelson, and two red zone interceptions by McKenzie Milton.

Memphis tried to capitalize on their momentum from the second quarter, and opened the half with a surprise onside kick.

The Knights managed to burn nearly four minutes off the clock with a 10-play, 57-yard drive, resulting in a field goal.

The field goal attempt was blocked and recovered by the Knights, but not before the Tigers were called for Delay of Game.

With 14 seconds to go, Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson was sacked by Titus Davis, and the clock expired.

Riley Ferguson threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to a wide open Anthony Miller and Memphis was ahead 55–48.

Riley Ferguson threw a clutch 17-yard pass to Anthony Miller, who made the catch at the UCF 5 yard line.

Facing 2nd down & Goal at the UCF 9 yard line, Riley Ferguson dropped back to pass, but was pressured by Shaquem Griffin.