Memphis dominated Georgia State 38-16 behind a powerful ground attack featuring three different Tigers scoring rushing touchdowns. After trailing 16-14 in the second quarter, Memphis seized control with 24 unanswered points, including Makari Bodiford's two touchdown runs. The Panthers' early lead evaporated as the Tigers' defense shut them out completely in the second half, capped by DeMarco Ward's 31-yard pick-six in the final seconds.