A Tigers win against Mississippi State would show what big conferences are missing
In the past five years, Memphis is 3-0 in regular-season games against Power Five teams in a packed Liberty Bowl.
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In the past five years, Memphis is 3-0 in regular-season games against Power Five teams in a packed Liberty Bowl.
The receiver had opted out of the 2020 season for personal reasons.
Seth Henigan throws five TDs to Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes, but the Tigers’ defense allowed Arkansas State to produce 681 total yards.
Arkansas State had 10 passes go for at least 20 yards, and three of them were for touchdowns.
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August.
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers.
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday.
Grant Gunnell dealt with injury issues during fall camp and didn’t dress for the season opener.
Nicholls State was forced to prepare for two quarterbacks heading into its season opener against Memphis, and now the Tigers are in a similar position.
The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17 Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?Related story:
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
All signs point to Henigan to get the first official start to lead the Tigers into the 2021 season.
Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State.
The Tigers are entering the 2021 season with a veteran presence in the locker room that is unprecedented.
Nicholls State has one Memphis native on its roster and two former Tigers, among other connections between the schools.
Fans can expect to see a better, quicker version of Tate than they saw two years ago, when he suffered an Achilles injury.
City overturned its original decision because of “overwhelming demand.”
Tailgating will not be allowed at any off-site game-day parking lots.
Beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II talk with columnist Geoff Calkins about the notable observations from the football depth chart and Rasheed Wallace joining the men’s basketball coaching staff.
The Tigers face Nicholls State on Saturday. The school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, an area hit hard by Hurricane Ida.