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Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss over LSU

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:35:12 -0500

Chambliss passed for 363 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a tiebreaking score in the fourth quarter, and No. 8 Ole Miss delighted a crowd that was already revved up about Kiffin’s return, beating the seventh-ranked Tigers 32-24 on Saturday night.

Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25, Miss. State in at No. 24; SEC has 10 teams ranked

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:25:31 -0500

After a big win Saturday in Oxford, Ole Miss is now ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Top 25. Mississippi State is also ranked for the first time this season after its win over South Carolina.

Brandon throws for a touchdown, runs for another to lead Tennessee over Kennesaw State

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:41:22 -0500

Faizon Brandon threw for 178 yards and one touchdown and ran for another to lead No. 15 Tennessee to a 42-9 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night.

Box score: Memphis 45, UT Martin 21

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:34:25 -0500

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between UT Martin and Memphis played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Lane Kiffin gets a taste of what's to come before Ole Miss-LSU game

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:06:52 -0500

The LSU coach himself acknowledged there could be “hatred” in the stands and security has been dramatically increased at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as fans pour into Oxford.

Kiffin's return to face the program he spurned looms over LSU's visit to Ole Miss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:27:22 -0500

LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s eagerly awaited return to Oxford, Mississippi to face the program he left last year is finally at hand. The Tigers and Rebels will meet Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Texas stuns Ohio State, takes over AP Top 25, no votes for Memphis

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:57:08 -0500

SEC teams are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in this week’s AP and Coaches Top 25 rankings. No Group of Six team is ranked, but Boise State is close.

Ole Miss rolls past Charlotte 41-9 behind Trinidad Chambliss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:08:14 -0500

Ole Miss (2-0) was never seriously threatened as Chambliss was 23-of-26 passing, including scoring passes of 14 and 9 yards to Johntay Cook and Horatio Fields respectively.

DeSean Bishop rushes for 2 touchdowns as Tennessee handles Georgia Tech 45-24

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:02:20 -0500

DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.

Box Score: Boise State 38, Memphis 20

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:46:05 -0500

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Boise State Broncos from Boise, Idaho.

Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 13:20:51 -0500

The week’s only game between ranked teams started sloppy, only to turn into a second-half thriller that Ole Miss coach Pete Golding called a heavyweight fight.

Box score: Memphis 42, Arkansas State 24

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 21:43:46 -0500

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Freshman quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns to lead Tennessee over Furman

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 20:40:25 -0500

Faizon Brandon threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 20 Tennessee to a 56-9 victory over Furman on Saturday.

91-year-old Bartlett man reclaims record as oldest Appalachian Trail hiker

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:47:06 -0500

Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.

Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

The “Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience” comes to the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Box score: Memphis 27, UNLV 21

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:37:20 -0500

NCAA college football box score for the Memphis Tigers 2026 season opener against UNLV.

Tennessee part of 'biggest settlement with big tech in world history'

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:17:14 -0500

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to settle claims filed by 47 states, including Tennessee, state attorneys general announced.

Former Tiger Calvin Austin to miss NFL season with injury

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:28:26 -0500

Former Memphis Tigers and current New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.

Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:31:25 -0500

Tennessee will receive more than $750 million under the settlement, according to a press release from state attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti.

PGA Tour announces 2028 postseason plans

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:28:12 -0500

The PGA Tour is reshaping its postseason for 2028 by ending the year with a Tour Championship played over two weeks at different golf courses involving match play.