Tigers Football Insider: Defensive lineman hits transfer portal
Nigel Brannon logged two tackles in the Tigers’ blowout win over Stephen F. Austin, but playing time has been difficult to come by on a strong defensive line.
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 Football Why the AutoZone Liberty Bowl wanted to bring Army to Memphis
Wanting to honor the bowl’s history, organizers have tried for decades to get the service academy.
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Memphis Tigers FootballSenior decisions will shape Tigers’ 2021 football season
If the Tigers can get a few seniors to return, the sky is the limit thanks to a strong incoming class and transfers from Power Five programs.
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Memphis Tigers Football Report: Tigers assistant coach to join South Carolina
Special teams coach Pete Lembo constructed one of the best units in the nation.
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Memphis Tigers Football High-profile Arizona QB transferring to Memphis
Ryan Silverfield lands Grant Gunnell, who was the No. 10 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class.
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Memphis Tigers Football Final top performers list: Brady White, Thomas Pickens lead the way
The Montgomery Bowl win was an example of how all three phases of the game clicked, and what can be expected next season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
The transformation of the Tigers’ defense foiled FAU’s attempt to rally in the Montgomery Bowl. Related story: Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
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Memphis Tigers Football Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: O’Bryan Goodson receives All-American honors
The Memphis defensive line has been one of the more underrated storylines of the season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic: Three things to watch in Montgomery Bowl
Winning the battles against the FAU secondary will be key in breaking the bowl game losing streak.
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SportsArmy replaces Tennessee in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Army replaces Tennessee after the Volunteers opted out of the bowl game because of positive coronavirus tests within the program.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football lands two high-profile transfers from Michigan State
Devontae Dobbs and Julian Barnett were both four-star prospects in the class of 2019.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFAU defense is the Tigers’ biggest hurdle to snapping their bowl drought
Memphis will need to somehow achieve a balanced offensive attack.
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Sports Tennessee to face West Virginia in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Despite a 3-7 record, the Vols will be playing in the Liberty Bowl. Can they keep up with a mid-level Big 12 squad?
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Memphis Tigers Football FAU yet another team that utilizes two QBs; here’s what Memphis faces
Statistically, the Tigers’ opponent in the Montgomery Bowl has a weaker offense, but that doesn’t mean the planning is easier.
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Memphis Tigers Football Why Memphis decided not to opt out of the Montgomery Bowl
This will be the Tigers’ seventh straight bowl appearance, but they also have lost five in a row.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield’s recruiting emphasis on local, Texas and Louisiana talent pays off
Seven or eight players likely will enroll early to take advantage of workouts and learning Memphis’ playbook.
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Memphis Tigers Football Football early signing day running blog: Memphis adds 15 in early signing period
High school football commits around the country are signing their national letters of intent today. Follow along as Memphis gathers its next class.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Assessing Memphis’ transfer pickups
The Early Signing Period starts Wednesday, but it’s not just high school and junior college prospects Tigers fans should get to know.
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Memphis Tigers Football Scouting Report: A quick look at Tigers’ bowl opponent Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.
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Memphis Tigers Football Five Memphis football players earn All-AAC honors, but key name missing
Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.
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Memphis Tigers Football Record-setting Brady White, Calvin Austin III lead top performers
The linebacking corps and Morris Joseph also made their impact in the Tigers’ 30-27 triumph against Houston.
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Memphis Tigers Football Short-handed Memphis survives Houston rally, 30-27
The Tigers closed the regular season with a dramatic finish on Riley Patterson’s 47-yard field goal as time expired.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis finds a building block for the future in Jaylon Allen
Making his first start, the redshirt sophomore made the game-defining score against his hometown team.
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Memphis Tigers Football White Station WR Brandon Harris commits to Memphis
Harris is Silverfield’s fourth commitment of the week.
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