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Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan embracing role as veteran, leader
Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
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Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.
The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans.
What does the Tigers offensive coordinator want from his quarterbacks?
A game between the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee will happen this upcoming season, and newly hired Tigers coach Alex Simmons will be coaching against her alma mater.
Nominees were chosen based on community service, academic commitment and their impact on and off the field.
It’s the first time since 2018 that multiple Memphis Tiger baseball players were drafted.
MUS product Maurice Hampton Jr. started his college career as a two-sport athlete. After spending the last two years only playing baseball, he’ll be back to playing football games for the first time since the 2020 season.
The Tigers may not duplicate their 16 interceptions from last season, but passing yards allowed per game should decrease while the defensive line produces more sacks.
The three assistant coaches and three players Alex Simmons brought from Gardner-Webb have helped make the transition to Memphis much easier.
Daryl Johnston wants to put all eight of the USFL’s current teams in their home markets before thinking about expansion.
Morris participated in spring practices and was expected to battle for one of the open starting tackle positions.
Memphis receiver Derrick Dillon scored touchdowns on a 109-yard missed field goal return and a 90-yard kickoff return. He led the league in kick returns, averaging 32.8 yards.
Matt Riser didn’t hold back on his high expectations for the Memphis baseball program during his introductory press conference.
The Tigers have four prospects committed to the 2024 class with three of them announcing in a three-day span to start the week.
Offensive tackle Jarron Jones, defensive lineman John Atkins and receiver Vinny Papale earned All-USFL honors.
Matt Riser was head coach at Southeastern Louisiana for 10 years. He replaces former Tigers coach Kerrick Jackson, who accepted a job at Missouri after just one season.
A win against the Stallions was the first domino that needed to fall to give the Showboats a chance for the final remaining South Division spot in the USFL playoffs.
The best scenario for the Memphis Showboats is to force a three-way tie in hopes of winning the tiebreaker after the dust settles. They’ll need a little help after that. How Showboats star Greg Reaves went from walk-on to pro footballRelated story:
Memphis has a combined 13-12 record in 2022 and 2021 with 10 of those wins coming at home.
Tennessee transfer Cameron Miller is now at his father Cedric’s alma mater, but his main reason for joining the Tigers is having a chance to get on the field.
New Orleans’ win complicates Memphis’ chances for a USFL playoff berth.
Adam Walker is headed back to his alma mater after spending more than a decade with the Memphis Tigers. Related story:
Former LSU football and baseball player Maurice Hampton Jr. announced his transfer to Memphis on Friday. The MUS grad spent the 2022 and 2023 baseball seasons at Samford University. Related story:
Fans will receive a code to buy $5 tickets for the season finale on June 17 if they bring two canned goods this weekend. There is also a link where a portion of the ticket purchase will be donated to the 901 Fund.