Missouri hands Memphis its first loss of the season
The University of Memphis was an onside kick away from having a shot at a game-tying drive against Missouri Saturday.Related:
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The University of Memphis was an onside kick away from having a shot at a game-tying drive against Missouri Saturday.Related:
Memphis took a loss in its first real on-the-field test of the season. The aftermath will challenge the locker room leaders in how the Tigers respond against Boise State next week.
Kickers Seth Morgan and Tristian Vandenberg have been ruled out against Missouri as Memphis tries to stay undefeated with a win Saturday.
The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston gets rolling with its first episode as Frank Bonner II and Tim Buckley join Gaston to discuss Memphis football, conference alignment and stadium funding.
Containing Missouri receiver Luther Burden while eliminating turnovers will go a long way in helping Memphis execute a potential upset.
Tauskie Dove understands the storylines that surround him playing his former school, but he hasn’t focused too much on that this week. Tigers Football Insider: Memphis could be facing a backup QB against MissouriRelated story:
Jonathan Bowlan was called up to the Kansas City Royals this week after Hunter Goodman was called up to the Colorado Rockies last month.
The University of Missouri might be without its starting quarterback against the Memphis Tigers this weekend.
Should fans be worried or excited about Memphis winning a four-point game against Navy? Frank Bonner and John Martin answer this question and more.Related story:
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made two field goals that included a 61-yard attempt.
A win against a Missouri team that just beat previously ranked No. 15 Kansas State would solidify that Memphis is headed in the right direction of what it hopes will be a special season. Related story:
The final non-conference game of the season will be televised on ESPN2 from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis was 0-4 in one-possession games last season. The Tigers finally got over the hump with a 28-24 win against Navy.
After dominating FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman in the season opener, the Tigers traveled to Jonesboro and beat a struggling Arkansas State team at Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday.
The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield encourages fans to help showcase the city and the university by packing the stands for the Tigers’ first nationally televised game of the season.
Stats and key numbers to know as Memphis looks to win its fifth consecutive matchup with the Naval Academy.
Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.Related story:
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks. Related story:
Running back Tony Pollard had 82 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to help the Dallas Cowboys complete the biggest blowout of Week 1.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said during the offseason that he felt the roster depth was the strength of the team. The Tigers showcased some of that in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman and continued to display it Saturday in Jonesboro. Related stories:
The Memphis defense headed into this season with a lot of confidence. It didn’t allow a single touchdown in the opener and is going against an offense that didn’t score any points last week.
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.Related story:
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
Arkansas State lost 73-0 to Oklahoma last week, but Memphis isn’t taking the Red Wolves lightly. The Tigers have been in a close battle with them the last two games.