Memphis holds off late rally from No. 23 SMU for 28-25 win

Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield hugs running back Rodrigues Clark (2) after Memphis upset SMU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan, center, looks for a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for SMU tight end Grant Calcaterra, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis defensive back Sylvonta Oliver, right, celebrates as players leave the field after Memphis upset SMU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis defensive lineman Jaylon Allen (37) celebrates as he leaves the field after Memphis upset SMU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

SMU running back Tre Siggers (4) carries the ball against Memphis in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan passes against SMU in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Memphis defensive back Greg Rubin (24) breaks up a pass intended for SMU wide receiver Reggie Roberson Jr. (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)