Analysis: Breaking down Tigers’ defensive improvement in past 3 games
The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year.
Frank Bonner II
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Henigan is healthy enough, but coaching staff keeping an eye on his soreness
Henigan didn’t practice much in the week leading to the SMU game and the practice load this week will depend on how he feels.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers fans recall the frenzy — and when the goal post came down
On the 25th anniversary of the famous win over Tennessee, Tiger fans reminisce on the celebration that took down the goal post.
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Memphis Tigers Football How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 9
Kenneth Gainwell led the way with his fourth touchdown of the season.
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Memphis Tigers Football Excitement is over: Tigers football gets back to next goals
Victories in at least two of the remaining three regular-season games would guarantee a winning season for the Tigers.
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Memphis Tigers Football Defense comes up big in Tigers’ upset over No. 23 SMU
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield lays out assertive plan, players respond: We’ve got your back
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
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Memphis Tigers Football Seth Henigan returns against SMU, Brandon Thomas ruled out
Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats, numbers to know against No. 23 SMU
SMU has only allowed five sacks this season and has the seventh-ranked offense in the country.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers prepare for the best offense they’ve faced all year
SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Memphis has a favorable history with the remaining four opponents
The Tigers have a combined 14-3 record against SMU, East Carolina, Houston and Tulane since 2016.
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Memphis Tigers Football Henigan is still not a full participant in practice
Coach Ryan Silverfield said the freshman QB might be another game-time decision.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers announce kickoff time against ECU
The University of Memphis will be at home for three of the remaining four games of the season as it tries for an eighth consecutive bowl game appearance.
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October 2021
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Memphis Tigers Football Silverfield talks conference realignment, NIL
Coach Ryan Silverfield was the guest speaker at the Touchdown Club of Memphis meeting on Thursday, Oct.28.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football notebook: Tigers have one of the worst turnover margins
The Tigers’ -1.38 turnover margin is the second-worst in the country and only nine teams have lost more turnovers than Memphis who has 15 turnovers in eight games.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Listen to Tigers beat writers analyze men’s basketball’s exhibition game, football’s off week
Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss men’s basketball’s exhibition win against Lemoyne-Owen College and how the off week can help the football team.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers Football Insider: Tigers look inward to fix problems
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield recently decided to do an exercise that required players and coaches to be honest with themselves.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers hope for quarterback’s return, get much-needed week off
Seth Henigan will be limited in practice this week, with Peter Parrish preparing to be the No. 1 if Henigan remains sidelined.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers home game against SMU set for 11 a.m.
It will be the second 11 a.m. game for the Tigers this season and will be aired on ESPNU.
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Memphis Tigers Football How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 7
Kenneth Gainwell earned his third touchdown of the season for the Eagles.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers on brink of snapping seven-year streak of sustained success
Seven straight winning seasons and seven consecutive bowl games. It’s all on the line after Friday’s loss to UCF.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis falls to UCF without QB Seth Henigan
With the freshman injured, the Tigers turned to Peter Parrish, who had not thrown a pass in college until facing the Knights.
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Tigers on brink of snapping seven-year streak of sustained success
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Memphis Tigers Football Seth Henigan ruled out vs. UCF; Parrish to start
Peter Parrish will be the starting quarterback in place of Henigan, who apparently injured his hand in the 35-17 win over Navy.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Listen to U of M beat writers talk Friday night football, men’s basketball exhibition
Frank Bonner II and Steven Johnson preview the Tigers’ football game at UCF on Friday and the men’s basketball exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen on Sunday.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for Friday night against UCF
The Tigers are hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since September.
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