AutoZone Liberty Bowl preview: 5 things to watch in W. Virginia-Army
Will Army or West Virginia prevail in a matchup of two of the country’s best defenses?
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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December 2020
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Memphis Tigers Football Jacobi Francis returning to U of M in 2021
One of the Tigers’ best defensive players is returning for next season
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Sports Austin Kendall leads West Virginia to comeback win over Army in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
The Mountaineers rallied in the second half with key passing touchdowns after Army held on the ground.
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January 2021
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Memphis Tigers Football Who’s in, who’s out? A quick look at U of M football seniors’ status
Four Tigers have announced they will return, but the team awaits the decisions of three key players.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: A look at special teams in 2021
Special teams will have a new coordinator next season, but who will he have to work with?
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ Brady White wins William V. Campbell Trophy
The Memphis quarterback adds the “academic Heisman” to his already loaded résumé.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis loses one commit, but adds a four-star from transfer portal
Kolbe Fields decommitted from the 2021 class, but the Tigers landed another former Power Five recruit.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis linebacker enters transfer portal
Nehemiah Augustus will transfer after not playing this season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis officially announces Drew Svoboda as special teams coordinator
The Tigers are bringing in Rice special teams coach Drew Svoboda.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis OL Obinna Eze transfers to TCU
Eze will be able to play immediately at the Power Five school as a grad transfer.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis DB T.J. Carter enters transfer portal
A key defensive player, Carter is the second big name to leave the Tigers within the past week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: NCAA delays vote on transfers, what it means for the Tigers
It’s uncomfortable, but the balance of the 2021 season could be decided by the NCAA before fall camp even starts.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers QB signee gearing up for a Texas state title game before enrolling early
On Friday, 2021 signee Seth Henigan will compete for a state title. On Saturday, he’ll be on the road to Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis defensive back enters transfer portal
Another Tigers secondary player, John Broussard Jr., has entered the transfer portal.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ leading receiver Austin returning for 2021 season
Calvin Austin III had 11 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards this season.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFreshman Memphis DB has change of heart, withdraws from transfer portal
Cornerback An’Darius Coffey was a redshirt this past fall.
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Memphis LB Wynton McManis always knew the Tigers could rise
The former Olive Branch High School star credits his time with the Tigers for giving him the chance to chase his dream.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis lands another Power Five transfer in homecoming
Defensive lineman Devon Robinson’s time at Mississippi State made him realize he wanted to return to Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell says he’s entering NFL draft
Gainwell is projected as a top-five running back prospect in the April 29-May 1, 2021 draft.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis WR Tahj Washington named to FWAA Freshman All-America team
Washington had the most receiving yards among all freshmen nationally in 2020.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: T.J. Carter finds new home
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.
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Memphis Tigers Football Two more Memphis football players enter transfer portal
Reserve tight end Kameron Wilson and defensive back Carlito Gonzalez enter portal.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis tight end Tyce Daniel enters transfer portal
Daniel is the second tight end to depart Memphis this week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis QB Connor Adair enters transfer portal
The backup quarterback will transfer after opting out of the 2020 season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Report: Memphis LB coach headed to Auburn
Another Memphis assistant is headed to the SEC.
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