Week 9 … U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish “Catch of the Week” for Games of Oct. 25, 2025
It was a significant game in the American Athletic Conference, not only with league implications, but also with College Football Playoff impact.
South Florida was undefeated in conference play with only a loss to Top 10 ranked Miami. The Bulls were among the favorites to be one of the dozen teams invited to the College Football Playoff.
Memphis was coming off an upset defeat by unranked UAB. And, with time running out, it looked like the Tigers would drop another game behind the league leaders.
Somebody forgot to tell Cortez Braham and Brendon Lewis.
Trailing by 14 points after three quarters, Memphis had narrowed the margin to 31-26 with just over a minute remaining in the fourth.
That’s when Braham, a senior wide receiver, pulled in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Lewis, a senior quarterback, with just 1:07 left which proved to be the game-winner for the Tigers.
That touchdown catch by Braham, his second of the game, has been chosen as the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish “Catch of the Week.”
For the game, Braham caught seven passes for 75 yards and the two touchdowns. Lewis completed 307 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed for 35 yards.
Remember … for the tailgate tent or the pre-game party, U. S. Farm-Raised Catfish is always “the winning catch.”
The Catfish Institute, or TCI, was formed in 1986 by catfish farmers and feed manufacturers to raise consumer awareness of the positive qualities of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish. Since its formation, U.S. per capita consumption has more than doubled.
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a sustainable and environmentally friendly seafood product. The National Audubon Society, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Environmental Defense all recommend U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish as a safe environmental choice. To find out more, visit www.uscatfish.com.