A look into where the Tigers rank statistically in the AAC
Now that Memphis is eight weeks into the season, here is a look at where it stands in certain categories within the American Athletic Conference.
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Memphis Tigers FootballCan the Tigers get back to winning the turnover battle?
The Tigers are hoping to snap a three-game losing streak against a UCF team that will be coming to Memphis with a lot of confidence.
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November 2022
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Memphis Tigers Football NFL Week 8: Notable performances from former Tigers
Tony Pollard had a career day and became the first Cowboys running back to score three rushing touchdowns in a game since 2015.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis looks for its sixth straight homecoming win
The Tigers haven’t lost a homecoming game since 2016 and hope to keep that streak going against UCF.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ defense anticipates a physical matchup against UCF
The defense is going to have its hands full against a physical UCF team that averages the eighth-most rushing yards in the country at more than 244 rushing yards per game.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for Memphis-UCF homecoming game
Only two teams have scored more than 20 points against the Knights this year, but the Tigers haven’t scored less than 23 all season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers lose fourth straight game with fall to No. 25 UCF
Memphis had won five straight homecoming games before losing to Central Florida on Saturday. The Tigers’ overall losing streak is their longest since 2013.
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Memphis Tigers FootballA big day from Caden Prieskorn could spark a Memphis upset of No. 25 UCF
The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield’s still chasing 8 wins, but Tigers must first become bowl eligible
An eight-win season seemed more probable when the Tigers were looking at a 4-1 record with seven games remaining. Now the Tigers need to win at least two of the last three just to reach a bowl game.
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Memphis Tigers FootballSilverfield: Tigers can’t waste time pondering officiating
“It does me no good to sit here and say would have, could have, should have and I don’t allow our players to do it,” Silverfield said. “We don’t make excuses. We go out there and charge away.”
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Memphis Tigers Football NFL Week 9: Notable performances from former Tigers
Bryce Huff forced a fumble by sacking Bills quarterback Josh Allen that helped seal the 20-17 victory for the New York Jets over Buffalo.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Honoring a pioneer in Glenn Rogers Sr.
Rogers became the first Black athlete to join the Memphis football team when he walked on during the spring of 1968 and earned a scholarship during the spring of 1969.
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Memphis Tigers Football AAC announces Memphis football conference opponents through 2026
The Tigers will play UAB every year through 2026. The full list of nonconference and conference opponents are set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key Stats and numbers for Memphis vs. Tulsa
The Tigers are preparing face a Golden Hurricane rushing defense that is the fourth-worst in the country out of 131 FBS teams.
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AAC announces Memphis football conference opponents through 2026
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers snap losing streak with win over Tulsa; bowl eligibility within reach
The win snapped a four-game losing streak and put Memphis (5-5, 3-4 AAC) one win away from qualifying for its ninth consecutive bowl game.
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Buckley: Tigers defense takes it from whiteboard to gridiron against Tulsa
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Memphis Tigers Football Chase 70: College football fan’s quest to attend most games in a season makes Memphis stop
Ben Chase is on a season-long road trip to attend upwards of 70 games in one season. Thursday’s game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium was No. 46.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis RB Brandon Thomas out for rest of season
Brandon Thomas leads the Tigers with nine rushing touchdowns.
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Memphis Tigers Football NFL Week 10: Notable performances from former Tigers
Running backs Tony Pollard, Antonio Gibson and Darrell Henderson Jr. all scored touchdowns this week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers lose commitment from Smyrna standout Arion Carter
Arion Carter was a 3-star recruit when he committed to the Tigers over the summer. He’s now a 4-star athlete who has garnered a lot of attention from other schools.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers notebook: Silverfield says bowl eligibility is minimum standard
It’s the second straight season that Memphis has entered the final two games still striving for bowl eligibility.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Does the Brandon Thomas injury mean more carries for RB Sutton Smith?
True freshman Sutton Smith has been productive in the 15 touches he’s had this season. The Tigers might give him more carries this week.
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Memphis Tigers Football‘Memphis made me a man:’ Tiger football seniors say goodbye
As they head into their final home game on Saturday, Nov. 19, Quindell Johnson and Asa Martin prepare their goodbyes to Memphis.
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Tigers Football Insider: Does the Brandon Thomas injury mean more carries for RB Sutton Smith?
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for Tigers’ final home game
Memphis’ football team is 8-0 against FCS opponents since 2013. The Tigers host North Alabama at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Seniors take pride in defending bowl game streak
The seniors have an extra edge heading into Saturday’s game against North Alabama, with the chance for the Tigers to qualify for their ninth consecutive bowl game.
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Memphis Tigers Football An 8-win season for Tigers? ‘It’s achievable.’
Memphis is two games away from an 8-5 record, but losing the final two games would give the team its first losing season since 2013.
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