Tulsa running back Shamari Brooks (3) carries the ball past Memphis defensive lineman Maurice White (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Anthony Watkins ran for a 44-yard touchdown with 4:28 remaining to help Tulsa beat Memphis 35-29 on Saturday night.
Bryson Powers intercepted a Seth Henigan pass with 1:17 left that sealed it for Tulsa (1-5. 1-1 American Athletic Conference).
Davis Brin threw a pair of touchdown passes for the Golden Hurricane. Shamari Brooks ran for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Watkins finished with 68 yards rushing.
Watkins burst up the middle, breaking three tackles and carrying a fourth defender across the goal line, capping a seven-play, 78-yard drive to give the Golden Hurricane a 35-21 lead.
But Memphis came right back with a 75-yard scoring drive. Calvin Austin III beat two defenders and was wide open at the 2 to catch a 30-yard touchdown pass from Henigan with 3:11 left. The Tigers made the 2-point conversion and then forced a three-and-out.
Lachlan Wilson's 64-yard punt made the Tigers start their final drive from their 11-yard line. Hengian converted on fourth-and-11 with a pass to Austin to get the Tigers near midfield, but he was picked off on next play.
Henigan, a true freshman, was 34-of-57 passing for 463 yards and threw two touchdown passes but two interceptions.
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Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (14) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Memphis running back Brandon Thomas, top, scores a touchdown as he is hit by Tulsa's Tyon Davis, bottom, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Memphis tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) comes down with a pass in front of Tulsa safety Bryson Powers (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) looks to throw in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Memphis running back Brandon Thomas (22) dives into the end zone with a touchdown as he is hit by Tulsa defensive lineman Everitt Rogers (99) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Tulsa running back Shamari Brooks (3) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan looks to throw in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Memphis wide receiver Javon Ivory (13) spins away from a tackle attempt by Tulsa safety Cristian Williams (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery stands with his team during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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