TROY, AL — Memphis football should go into one other recreation with out its beginning operating again.
Greg Desrosiers was not with the Tigers throughout pregame warmups and can miss his second-straight recreation towards Troy on Sept. 13. Desrosiers left Memphis’ season opener towards Chattanooga within the first quarter with what coach Ryan Silverfield known as a “decrease physique harm.” Silverfield has stated Desrosiers is “day-to-day” for the final two weeks.
Desrosiers traveled with the Tigers to their Sept. 6 recreation at Georgia State, however he was not with the crew throughout warm-ups and got here out for the sport with a boot on his foot.
Memphis has depth at operating again, and the Tigers beat Georgia State thanks to 2 dashing touchdowns from Makari Bodiford and one from Sutton Smith. Quarterback Brendon Lewis has additionally rushed for a landing in every of the primary two video games of the season.
Smith figures to proceed working as Memphis’ featured again towards the Trojans. He had 14 carries towards Georgia State, whereas Bodiford had 12. Frank Peasant had 4 and will get some work as nicely.
The Tigers (2-0) and Trojans (1-1) will kick off their recreation at 11 a.m. on ESPNU.
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