Bowl win caps important month for Memphis football
After going through a rough patch of the season, the Tigers ended the last month on a high note.
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After going through a rough patch of the season, the Tigers ended the last month on a high note.
Finding a reliable offensive playmaker will go a long way in helping Memphis get back to the recent success that fans are hoping for.
The Tigers have now replaced two of the three assistant coaches who were not retained following the 2022 season. Memphis has already hired wide receivers coach Larry Smith in place of David Glidden.
Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.
A former Florida Atlantic University defensive end has announced his commitment to join the Tigers.Related story:
Jeff Myers spent the past seven seasons coaching at Iowa State before joining the Memphis staff.
Tigers land junior college tight end Brendan Doyle and former Tennessee Titans receiver Justin Hunter announced he’s joining the Memphis football staff.
Former Ohio State safety Jaylen Johnson announced his commitment to the Tigers through a Twitter post on Sunday.
Junior college transfer Marcello Bussey committed to Memphis on the same day that former Tigers tight end Caden Prieskorn announced his commitment to Ole Miss.Related story:
Ole Miss transfer and former Houston High School standout Jack Greer announced his commitment to Memphis on Twitter.
The University of Memphis football program earned its second commitment of the day Tuesday, Jan. 10.
The annual induction ceremony will take place on Feb. 25 at the Penny Hardaway Hall of Fame building.
Memphis hit big by landing former University of Tennessee transfer punter Joe Doyle two years ago and is now bringing in another SEC transfer in former Arkansas punter Reid Bauer.
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott successfully kicked five field goals, including a 54-yard and 52-yard attempt. He scored 16 points in the 22-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Eddie Lewis led the Tigers with 615 receiving yards and tied a team-high seven receiving touchdowns this past season.
Former Missouri receiver Tauskie Dove tallied 16 catches for 240 yards and a touchdown during the 2022 season.
The Tigers landed another transfer from a Power Five school when former Florida State defensive back Malik Feaster committed to Memphis. Missouri transfer receiver commits to Memphis Memphis receiver Eddie Lewis enters the transfer portal Tigers Football Insider: Will the punting success continue with another SEC transfer?Related stories:
Asa Martin was the second-leading rusher for the Tigers in 2022. Related story:
Former four-star prospect Ke’travion Hargrove announced his commitment to the Tigers through Twitter after spending two years at Mississippi State.
Former MUS offensive lineman Marcus Henderson is the third Arkansas transfer to commit to the Tigers this year. Former Razorbacks Simeon Blair and Reid Baur are also joining Memphis for the 2023 season.
The Oklahoma transfer is the 11th former Power Five player to commit to Memphis.
Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson represented The University of Memphis in dramatic fashion with a game winning kick against the Chargers.
Former University of Toledo receiver DeMeer Blankumsee has committed to Memphis, he announced on Instagram on Tuesday. Blankumsee caught 41 passes for 512 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore for the Rockets this past season.
While Memphis lost some guys to the portal and graduation, the Tigers have brought in several transfers that include 11 former Power Five athletes.
The Houston High alumna set the U of M’s career 3-point record after previously breaking the single-season record for men’s and women’s basketball as a freshman.