Memphis Football: 3 game balls from Tigers upset of Mississippi State

1. A huge game from WR Calvin Austin III makes him most deserving of the game ball

Senior wide receiver Calvin Austin III may only stand 5’9,” but he’s been dominating college football better than just about anyone at any position.

Austin had a monster performance against Mississippi State, pulling in two touchdown receptions and returning a controversial punt for a touchdown. His six touchdown receptions through Week 3 puts him at the top of the leader board among all wide receivers in all conferences.

Austin III may be the next name you need to watch in the wave of undersized wide receivers who are making a big impact in college football. Former Alabama wideout DeVonta Smith, who’s listed at 6’0,” won the Heisman Trophy last season as an undersized wide receiver. Could Austin III start garnering national attention with his impressive stats?

Austin’s ability to make game-changing plays at various positions was the reason Memphis was able to pull off this huge upset. His impressive play has once again put the Memphis Tigers on the national map with an outstanding three-touchdown performance against a Power 5 opponent.