BOISE, Idaho — Boise State scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to beat Memphis 38-20 on Saturday, snapping open a game the Tigers led 20-17 at halftime.

Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes threw for 384 yards, connecting with Hunter Tipton for 229 yards and a touchdown on just nine catches. Jaylin Carter added an 80-yard rushing touchdown for the Tigers.

But Memphis' defense couldn't slow down Boise State's Dylan Riley, who ran for 206 yards, or stop the Broncos' Cam Bates, whose 72-yard punt return touchdown in the third quarter swung momentum for good. Maddux Madsen threw for 221 yards and a score and added a rushing touchdown for Boise State (1-1).

Memphis (2-1) was held to just 1-of-8 on third down and lost the time-of-possession battle, 39:56 to 20:04.