Memphis overwhelmed UAB 53-18 on Saturday, with the Tigers pulling away decisively in the fourth quarter to cover the 16.5-point spread. The home team scored 28 points in the final period alone, turning a competitive game into a rout.

UAB's offense managed only 18 points despite a strong aerial performance from quarterback Iverson Hooks, who completed a 71-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Holt-Bennett—the game's most impactful play by EPA. Holt-Bennett led all receivers with 74 yards. However, UAB's inability to sustain drives proved costly, including an early fumble recovery by Memphis's Javon Denis that stalled momentum.

Memphis controlled the game from start to finish, scoring 11 points in the first quarter and never trailing. The Tigers' defense was particularly disruptive, creating several game-changing plays, though Seth Henigan led the Memphis rushing attack with just 8 yards, indicating a pass-heavy offensive approach.

The contest exceeded the 63-point over-under, finishing with 71 total points. Memphis's dominant performance improves their Week 12 record while UAB faces a significant setback in conference play.