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This is Austin’s first deal since the NCAA started allowing players to make money from their name, image and likeness.
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.”
Temple has the No. 1 pass defense in the country, but has been vulnerable on fourth downs.
The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations.
In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. Related Story:
Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.
Being “all in” is more important than ever for a Memphis team looking to find its rhythm again.
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.
The Tigers have just three takeaways in five games heading into Saturday’s AAC battle with Tulsa.
Memphis is reeling from turnovers and penalties the past two games, and Tulsa has one win this season.
Analytics have made fourth-down conversions more common making it even more difficult for the Memphis defense to get off the field. Related story:
Memphis loses three straight for the first time since 2015 season, is winless in AAC. Related stories:
Memphis doesn’t have time on its side, with Navy just four days away. Related stories: Tigers' fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
Antonio Gibson heads the list of former Tigers who are making an impact for their pro teams.
Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year.
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson unpack how Memphis football can get back on track with a win at Tulsa this week.
Memphis has a short week to prepare for a game that could drop the Tigers under .500 for the first time in eight seasons.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said after the Tulsa game that he had no idea which kicker he planned on using against Navy on Thursday.
Frank Bonner II and Steven Johnson analyze the rest of the Memphis football season and look to tonight’s Memphis Madness.
Expect Navy to run the ball and eat up a ton of clock in the process.
The Tigers found their mojo again, beating Navy in all aspects of the game except for time of possession. The Memphis defense showed up against Navy; can it do the same at UCF? Tweet collection: What they’re saying about Navy vs. MemphisRelated stories:
Navy’s 17 points tied a season-low for points scored against Memphis this year.
The University of Memphis got an extra boost with Kevin Johns on the sideline against Navy, but where he will be stationed against UCF remains to be seen.
Bobby McCain got his first interception of the season.
The AAC likely will receive membership applications from six Conference USA schools as early as this week.