Tigers Football Insider: A look back at Memphis’ success against ranked teams the last five years
Over the last few years Memphis football has become synonymous with explosive offense, dynamic running backs and stylish jerseys.
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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Over the last few years Memphis football has become synonymous with explosive offense, dynamic running backs and stylish jerseys.
Defensive back Tyrez Lindsey and linebackers JJ Russell and Keith Brown Jr. are two more returning for a final year. The biggest name missing was Manuel Orona-Lopez.
The 2021 NFL Draft is nearly two months away, and former Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell could hear his name called early.
The Tigers have seven home games on their slate.
Louisiana was a crucial state for Memphis during the 2021 class.
The three-star quarterback plans to make a decision in the summer and coach Ryan Silverfield’s Tigers are firmly in the mix.
Less than a week after inking the best recruiting class in program history, coach Ryan Silverfield showed he’s still not taking his foot off the pedal.
University of Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield said the Tigers will open spring practice March 11 in advance of the April game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
The Tigers’ historic recruiting class features some players who already are on campus and getting a head start on the fall.
Austin Peay transfer Jeremiah Oatsvall has officially moved to wide receiver.
By the end of today, coach Ryan Silverfield will have put the finishing touches on the best recruiting class in Memphis history.
Coach Ryan Silverfield managed to bring in enough talent to fill the holes left by transfers and opt-outs.
The Tigers aren’t the only program affected. An expected rule change has led to what one recruiting director calls “free agency in college football.”
After opting out during the 2020 season, Markevion Quinn has entered the transfer portal
One of the Tigers’ best defensive linemen intends to transfer
Another Memphis assistant is headed to the SEC.
The backup quarterback will transfer after opting out of the 2020 season.
Daniel is the second tight end to depart Memphis this week.
Reserve tight end Kameron Wilson and defensive back Carlito Gonzalez enter portal.
Carter stunned Tigers fans when he entered the transfer portal. He was a four-year starter for the team and, despite taking a step back this past season, fans were excited about his potential return.
Washington had the most receiving yards among all freshmen nationally in 2020.
Gainwell is projected as a top-five running back prospect in the April 29-May 1, 2021 draft.
Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.
The former Olive Branch High School star credits his time with the Tigers for giving him the chance to chase his dream.
Cornerback An’Darius Coffey was a redshirt this past fall.