Monday recap: Tigers’ offense continues to flourish
Memphis Tigers defensive end Taylor Burton (90) points the way for his defense during the Tigers' game against the Charlotte 49ers Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 in Charlotte, N.C. (Courtesy Memphis Athletics)
The Memphis Tigers opened their American Conference schedule with a 59-8 blowout at Charlotte this past Saturday.
The 49ers struggled to resemble a team that had any business being on the same field as Memphis. How much can we take from a 51-point victory against an opponent that was a three-touchdown underdog at home? Was Saturday a sign that the Tigers are gearing up to play their best football at the appropriate time?
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin are here to unpack the Tigers’ strong start to their conference slate.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
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