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How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense
The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.
Steven Johnson
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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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Memphis Tigers Status of Dreke Clark, Javon Ivory uncertain for Navy game
Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis-Tulane set for early kickoff
The Tigers have won 12 of the past 13 matchups against the Green Wave.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis OL Titus Jones enters transfer portal
The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons.
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Memphis Tigers Five standouts from the Tigers’ blowout win over Stephen F. Austin
JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis-Navy kickoff time set
The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.
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Memphis Tigers Calvin Austin III, defense lead Memphis to crush SFA, 56-14
It was another typical, uneasy first half for the Tigers, but Austin helped them break down the wall.
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Memphis Tigers Marquavius Weaver adds much-needed jolt to Memphis ground game
The Tigers’ rushing production has been anemic, but the emergence of Weaver, Kylan Watkins and Asa Martin could prove a turning point.
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Memphis Tigers Four key storylines in Memphis’ plan against Stephen F. Austin
The Tigers are looking forward to the return of their star cornerback and getting their ground game working again.
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Memphis Tigers Game against SFA is time for Tigers to show they can hang tight
Memphis has not had a game this season without a turnover.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis’ Kory Gainwell enters transfer portal
The running back is the younger brother of Kenneth Gainwell, who opted out before the season.
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Memphis Tigers Here’s why Memphis is taking ‘hot’ Stephen F. Austin team seriously
The Tigers are a 30-point favorite in Saturday’s game, but don’t forget about the unnecessarily difficult win against South Florida.
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Memphis Tigers Tigers Football Insider: Memphis avoiding talk of AAC championship scenarios
Ryan Silverfield and the Tigers are leaving the hypotheticals to the fans and analysts while keeping the team focused on the goal this week: beating Stephen F. Austin.
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Memphis Tigers How the Tigers can elevate their offense from very good to great
Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Johns gives his unit a B-minus. Here’s what it needs to do.
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Memphis Tigers Tigers lose two of their highest-rated football commits
The defensive prospects out of Louisiana have decided to reopen their recruitments.
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Memphis Tigers Silverfield: ‘Confident’ in vetting process following report of transfer player’s suspension
Memphis QB Peter Parrish had been accused of rape while at LSU; no charges have been filed.
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Memphis Tigers TJ Carter, John Cartwright expected back for Memphis vs. Stephen F. Austin
The Tigers hope to see their best cornerback and a much-needed defensive lineman against Stephen F. Austin.
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Memphis Tigers Brady White named a finalist for Campbell Trophy
The Memphis quarterback is one of 12 left in the running for the “academic Heisman.”
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Memphis Tigers Memphis DL Everitt Cunningham enters transfer portal
The Tigers lineman’s role has been limited to special teams this season.
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Memphis Tigers Analysis: Explaining the lack of touches for Memphis RB Asa Martin
Tigers fans expected more from the highly touted transfer, but his impact has been limited so far.
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Memphis Tigers Tigers Football Insider: Rescheduling Memphis-Navy could be headache for AAC
As football season begins to wind down, the AAC has a few options to reschedule the Memphis-Navy game, but none are without complications.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis game postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases at Navy
If the game can’t be rescheduled, it will make the Tigers’ chances of reaching the AAC championship game even slimmer.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis-Stephen F. Austin kickoff time set
The Nov. 21 game at the Liberty Bowl will be on ESPN+, which is a paid subscriber service.
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Memphis Tigers Brady White named AAC Offensive Player of the Week
The Memphis quarterback was joined by tight end Sean Dykes in receiving recognition for their play against South Florida.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis’ top performers vs. USF include a record setter, key defender
The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.
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