Tigers Podcast: Memphis football keeps winning, basketball learns lessons in preseason
Why is a one-loss Tigers football team not drawing more fans to games? Frank Bonner II, Parth Upadhyaya and John Martin discuss.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. UTSA: What to know about matchup at the Alamodome
Here’s what to look for when the Tigers and Roadrunners meet in San Antonio.
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Memphis Tigers Football William Whitlow Jr. was too physical for soccer, but football fits him
The advice Memphis Tigers defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr.’s father gave him as a young soccer player also applies to football.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAAC tiebreaker scenarios: How can Memphis make it to the title game?
The Tigers have four games left in the regular season, and it appears their AAC Championship game hopes could come down to a tiebreaker.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Offense starts slow but performs well under pressure
Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down questions about the Memphis Tigers’ offense, Makari Bodiford and more.
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Memphis Tigers Football Playoff chase: Tracking top Group of Five football teams
The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker, and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.
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Memphis Tigers FootballSilverfield breaks down Memphis’ fourth-down decisions
The Tigers were 2-of-4 on fourth downs in a 33-28 win over Charlotte. Two days later, Ryan Silverfield explained his decision-making process.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis Tigers ranked in Coaches Poll
The Tigers (7-1) are expected to be favored in their next three games before a season finale showdown with Tulane on Thanksgiving night.
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Memphis Tigers Football Saturday’s game-saving drive felt like a Wednesday practice for the Tigers
“I said, ‘Guys, this is Wednesday practice. That’s all it is.’ ... To see our guys smile and say, ‘OK, the old man is right,’ that’s good,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said after the Tigers’ victory against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis wins a wild one against Charlotte
A late touchdown and safety helps Memphis defeat Charlotte, 33-28.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. Charlotte: What to know for Tigers’ Homecoming game
The Tigers (6-1, 2-1 American Athletic Conference) beat the 49ers (3-4, 2-1) 44-38 in overtime last year.
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Memphis Tigers Football Glenn Rogers Sr.’s legacy as a Tiger honored as street is renamed after him
Glenn Rogers Sr. was the first Black Memphis Tigers football player. Now a street alongside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is named in his honor.
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Memphis Tigers FootballChandler Martin’s path to becoming the face of Memphis’ defense
Now a legitimate All-America candidate, linebacker Chandler Martin’s experience as a 6-year-old in Georgia helped him become an instant leader for the Tigers.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers podcast: Basketball drama and football hopes
Upadhyaya, Bonner and Martin break down Memphis basketball’s Tyreek Smith saga, look ahead to the preseason charity exhibition against No. 2 Alabama and discuss the possibility of Memphis football reaching the AAC title game.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers win high-scoring thriller against North Texas
Memphis offense explodes, and the Tigers needed every point to fight off the North Texas Mean Green Saturday night at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Sports Memphis booster creates legacy fund in honor of late Tigers fan
Highland Hundred president Phil Glass said $4,000 has already been raised in Jackson Hughey’s memory.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers notebook: The injured Greg Desrosiers Jr. is ‘close’ to a return
Following a 52-44 win over North Texas last Saturday, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield addressed some personnel changes he made during the game and gave another injury update on running back Greg Desrosiers Jr.
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Memphis Tigers Football Playoff Chase: Tracking top Group of Five football teams
The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis offense may have turned a corner against North Texas
Memphis’ offense hasn’t been as explosive this season as it was last season. The Tigers, however, brought back their high-scoring production in a 52-44 win over North Texas.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Memphis football’s identity, basketball exhibition game
The defense is leading the way for the Memphis football team this season, and basketball fans got a preseason peak into what Penny Hardaway’s team will look like this year.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis vs. North Texas: Tigers prepare for high-scoring opponent
One of the nation’s top offenses will go head-to-head with one of the best defenses. North Texas ranks No. 13 in scoring offense, averaging 40.8 points per game, while the Tigers’ defense is No. 13, allowing 15.8 points per game.
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Memphis Tigers FootballThe resurgence of Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas has worn many hats as a Tiger. He went from being the featured back in 2021 to a reduced role as a short-yardage specialist. He’s moved back into a bigger role this year.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers coach sees building blocks in exhibition loss to No. 1 South Carolina
“There’s a reason that we play games like this,” Memphis coach Alex Simmons said. “No. 1, to get better. No. 2, to see what it feels like to play at a level that literally nobody in the country plays at.”
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers pair with DeAngelo Williams Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness
Every ticket sold to Memphis’ Oct. 19 home football game against North Texas will result in a $5 donation to purchase mammograms for Memphis residents.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers notebook: Silverfield talks ejection, injury, defense
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield hit some hot topics as said as the Tigers look forward to facing North Texas in their first home conference game of the season.
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