Tigers thought they mastered the art of winning close games, until now
Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year.
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Memphis Tigers Football Former Memphis Tigers continue to produce in the NFL
Antonio Gibson heads the list of former Tigers who are making an impact for their pro teams.
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Memphis Tigers Football The Tigers have lost their edge and their way
Memphis doesn’t have time on its side, with Navy just four days away.
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Tigers' fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
Memphis loses three straight for the first time since 2015 season, is winless in AAC.
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Memphis Tigers Football Third-down stops aren’t always enough for the Memphis defense
Analytics have made fourth-down conversions more common making it even more difficult for the Memphis defense to get off the field.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats, numbers frame game against Tulsa
Memphis is reeling from turnovers and penalties the past two games, and Tulsa has one win this season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Turnovers are top focus for Tigers’ offense, defense this week
The Tigers have just three takeaways in five games heading into Saturday’s AAC battle with Tulsa.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis and Tulsa are both in desperate need of a win
Memphis has dropped two straight and Tulsa has lost four out of five to start the year. Both teams are looking to get back on track with a win this week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield says Tigers need to listen to the right people, care for each other
Being “all in” is more important than ever for a Memphis team looking to find its rhythm again.
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Memphis Tigers Football City already has hired architect to evaluate Liberty Bowl; new stadium not out of question
Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command.
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Memphis Tigers Football Fumbles becoming an increasing problem for the Tigers
The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats, numbers to know for the Tigers’ first conference game
Temple has the No. 1 pass defense in the country, but has been vulnerable on fourth downs.
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September 2021
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers don’t have time for the past as they return to scene of the crime
The Tigers are back in Philadelphia for the first time since the controversial 2019 loss to Temple. Said Calvin Austin III: “It comes a time where you’ve just got to move on from it.”
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Memphis Tigers Football Calvin Austin III signs NIL deal with The Wing Guru
This is Austin’s first deal since the NCAA started allowing players to make money from their name, image and likeness.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Listen to DM beat writers discuss football’s recent loss, basketball’s first official practice
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the Tigers first loss last week and what to expect from their first conference game at Temple.
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Memphis Tigers Football Two for two: Memphis has to prep for two-quarterback offense again
The Tigers have faced it before, and Jacobi Francis isn’t overly concerned about having to do it again, this time against Temple.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: When could kicker David Kemp return?
David Kemp has been dealing with an injury that has left him sidelined for the first four games of the season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield understands Henigan, Thomas experiencing growing pains, but mistakes ‘can’t happen again’
The Tigers coach still has confidence in key freshmen, even after costly fumbles against UTSA.
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Memphis Tigers Football One disappointing loss doesn’t mean all hope is gone for Tigers
The University of Memphis endured a rough day against UTSA, but they start with a clean slate in the AAC next week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers start smoothly, stumble at finish as UTSA ends home winning streak
UTSA, with a top-10 defense in the nation, clamped down on Memphis in the second half.
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Memphis Tigers FootballKey stats and numbers to know against UTSA
Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground.
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Memphis Tigers Football Next up: Tigers will have to protect QB from USTA’s top-10 defense
The Tigers went head-to-head against an SEC defense last week. On Saturday, it’s UTSA and a defensive unit that allowed just eight rushing yards last week.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Podcast: Football and men’s basketball could have special seasons
University of Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Tigers basketball beat writer Steven Johnson talk about the potential of the football and men’s basketball programs this year.
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Memphis Tigers Football Freshman DB Greg Rubin says: ‘Keep on coming’
Quarterbacks are targeting the true freshman, and he’s embracing it with his Memphis grit.
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