With questions at nearly every position, running backs could be heart of Tigers’ offense
University of Memphis running back Frank Peasant during practice on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield shared some positive news on the first day of the Tigers’ preseason camp on Wednesday, July 30.
Running back Sutton Smith has been cleared for full participation in practices after missing spring camp.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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