After throwing two interceptions in the first half Saturday against the Orlando Apollos, the Memphis Express benched quarterback Christian Hackenberg.

Former Tennessee Titans starter Zach Mettenberger, who has not played a snap yet this season, took over to start the second half.

And he threw a 30-yard touchdown to Devin Lucien on his third pass attempt of the second half.

The Apollos took a 9-0 lead into the second half. Mettenberger's touchdown pass cut the Express' deficit to 9-6.

In two-plus games as the Memphis starter, Hackenberg was 32-of-62 for 277 yards. He did not throw a touchdown and has thrown three interceptions.

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