That looked like last season’s Memphis football team.

The Tigers (6-1, 2-1 AAC) outran North Texas (5-2, 2-1) on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, beating the Mean Green 52-44 in a performance that was reminiscent of Memphis teams from the past few years but not of this team that has mostly relied on its defense.

Mario Anderson rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns, while the passing attack looked much improved. Quarterback Seth Henigan threw for 319 yards and a touchdown, including a 62-yard connection with Demeer Blankumsee at a key moment in the third quarter.

It was a shootout almost from the jump, but the Tigers were always in the game. North Texas’ offense moved the ball with ease for most of the game, but Memphis ultimately came up with enough stops and enough points to earn its second conference win.

The Tigers are back at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday when they host Charlotte (11 a.m. CT, ESPNU).

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Memphis vs North Texas score updates

Mario Anderson cashes in again

Anderson scored his third rushing touchdown of the game after a 3rd down completion from Henigan to Roc Taylor moved the Tigers into the red zone.

Chandler Morris answers immediately

The shootout continues, as Morris rushed for a 49-yard touchdown to put North Texas back in front.

Seth Henigan and Demeer Blankumsee respond

The offense had been struggling, but Henigan launched a deep ball for a 62-yard touchdown to Demeer Blankumsee to give Memphis the lead back.

North Texas takes the lead

Morris connected with Sheffield for a 9-yard touchdown to give the Mean Green the lead.

Halftime: Memphis 28, North Texas 24

Kali Nguma hit a last-second field goal to pull the Mean Green within four points at the half. North Texas will get the ball first in the second half.

Memphis gets a turnover...but can't capitalize

The Memphis defense forced North Texas into a punt situation, but the snap went over the punter's head. Memphis couldn't move the ball, though, and Caden Costa's 32-yard kick was no good.

Tigers tie it up

Brandon Thomas rushed for a 1-yard touchdown after Roc Taylor took the Tigers to the goal line on a third-down completion.

End of first quarter: North Texas 21, Memphis 14

It's been a shootout, with both defenses struggling to find answers.

DT Sheffield does it again

Memphis scored another touchdown, but it only took Sheffield one play to answer back once again. He followed up his 75-yard rushing touchdown with a 75-yard receiving touchdown on North Texas' next play, and it's 14-14.

Both teams trade early scores

Memphis drove down the field with ease, and Seth Henigan rushed for a touchdown to give Memphis the lead. North Texas answered back right away, though, when DT Sheffield took a handoff 75 yards to the end zone on North Texas' first play.

Memphis vs North Texas time today

• Date: Oct. 19

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Location: Memphis, TN

What channel is Memphis vs North Texas game on today?

• TV channel: ESPNU

• Streaming: Fubo TV

Memphis vs. North Texas will be broadcast on ESPNU. Noah Reed and Craig Haubert will have the call from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Memphis vs North Texas history

• Series record: Memphis leads, 18-4

• Memphis' last win: Oct. 28, 2023 (45-42)

• North Texas' last win: Oct. 18, 1980 (29-10)

Memphis vs North Texas predictions

Memphis 35, North Texas 28. The Tigers slow down but don't completely stop the North Texas offense. It's a close game, but Memphis gets enough from its offense to keep winning.

Memphis vs North Texas betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

• Spread: Memphis -11.5

• Over/under: 68.5

• Moneyline: Memphis -450, North Texas +340

Memphis vs North Texas weather update

The forecast on Saturday in Memphis calls for a high of 74 degrees and a low of 45 degrees.

Memphis football 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: vs. North Alabama (40-0 W)

• Sept. 7: vs. Troy (38-17 W)

• Sept. 14: at Florida State (20-12 W)

• Sept. 21: at Navy (56-44 L)

• Sept. 28: vs. Middle Tennessee (24-7 W)

• Oct. 11: at South Florida (21-3 W)

• Oct. 19: vs. North Texas

• Oct. 26: vs. Charlotte

• Nov. 2: at UTSA

• Nov. 8: vs. Rice

• Nov. 16: vs. UAB

• Nov. 28: at Tulane

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North Texas football 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: at South Alabama (52-38 W)

• Sept. 7: vs. Stephen F. Austin (35-20 W)

• Sept. 14: at Texas Tech (66-21 L)

• Sept. 21: vs. Wyoming (44-17 W)

• Sept. 28: vs. Tulsa (52-20 W)

• Oct. 12: at Florida Atlantic (41-37 W)

• Oct. 19: at Memphis

• Oct. 26: vs. Tulane

• Nov. 9: vs. Army

• Nov. 15: at UTSA

• Nov. 23: vs. East Carolina

• Nov. 30: at Temple

Memphis football news

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis vs North Texas: Final score, highlights