White, Gainwell, defense lead Memphis over Southern 55-24

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Brady White threw for two touchdowns, Kenneth Gainwell scored three and Memphis’ defense smothered Southern in the second half to pull away to a 55-24 victory on Saturday.
The Tigers (2-0), leading 27-17 at halftime, scored 21 third-quarter points and held the Jaguars to only 15 yards total offense in the second half.
The Jaguars (0-2) scored on the game’s opening possession but White combined with Antonio Gibson on a 55-yard touchdown and Keith Brown retu