Former Indiana defensive lineman commits to Memphis
Patrick Lucas is the second Power 5 transfer in two days to commit to Memphis.
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Patrick Lucas is the second Power 5 transfer in two days to commit to Memphis.
Mario Anderson had Oklahoma, USC and Cal in his top four before choosing Memphis.
Javante Mackey had 84 tackles, two sacks, seven tackles for loss and a forced fumble for Arkansas State this season.
The pandemic season provided the redshirt senior another year of eligibility if he wanted it, but he announced on social media that he’s choosing not to use the extra season.
All 12 of the 2024 regular-season opponents for the Tigers football team are now set. Tigers Football Insider: Who will replace Memphis’ transfers in the Liberty Bowl?Related story:
The Tigers have one game left, and they’ll need to address losing three starters to the NCAA transfer portal as they try to become just the fifth team in program history to win 10 games in a single season.
Smith leaves Memphis after appearing in 32 career games including 13 career starts.
The AAC will have turned from an 11-team conference as recent as 2022 into a 14-team conference that only has seven of the original 11 still in the league next year. Now, the conference is losing the only commissioner it has ever known.Related story:
The football defensive coordinator spent two seasons at the University of Memphis. Tigers Football Insider: Play a Power 5 program in Memphis? Bring it onRelated story:
The Memphis Tigers, who face Iowa State of the Big 12 in the Dec. 29 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, have fared well in recent years when playing Power 5 opponents at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker JJ Russell had a career day in his first NFL start against the Carolina Panthers.
The Tigers’ all-time leading rusher will officially be inducted on Dec. 5 during the Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas.Related story:
Two former Tigers made crucial plays late the game to help their team wins, including Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott’s 59-yard field goal to force overtime against Buffalo.
Memphis and Iowa State will meet in the postseason for the second time since the 2017 Liberty Bowl. Here’s how they stack up and what the opposing coaches are saying.
It will be the first time Memphis has participated in the Liberty Bowl since the Tigers lost 21-20 to Iowa State in 2017.
The Memphis Tigers will retain their starting quarterback for his final season. Tigers kicker Seth Morgan heads to portal, Terrance McClain declares for NFL DraftRelated story:
Running back Blake Watson and linebacker Chandler Martin were named First Team All-AAC.
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said coaching staffs have to recruit their own locker room harder than they recruit anybody else because of the NCAA transfer portal.
This is the third Tiger in two days to announce his decision to enter the portal. Tevin Carter on leaving Memphis: ‘I have to do what is best for me’Related story:
Memphis has a chance at playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, but it’s not a guarantee.
Frank Bonner and Tim Buckley join host Greg Gaston to talk Memphis football on the latest edition of the Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast.
Backup quarterback Tevin Carter explains why he is leaving his hometown Tigers behind to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Two Tigers, Tevin Carter and Davion Carter, reveal plans to transferRelated story:
Starting right guard Davion Carter and backup quarterback Tevin Carter both announced their decisions to enter the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield discussing how some fans are unhappy with a nine-win season. “They’re the same people that complain about politics but refuse to vote. The same people that probably boo Santa Claus in this Philly stadium.”
The Tigers will have a chance to be the fifth team in school history to reach 10 victories when they play in a bowl game. Box score: Memphis 45, Temple 21 Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield not ‘boo-hooing’ about nine-win seasonRelated stories: