There are 573 article(s) tagged college football:

• April 2022

  • Austin, Parham ready to join fraternity of Tigers in NFL draft

    If both are taken on Day 2, it would be the first time since 2001 that Memphis had two players taken in the first three rounds of the draft.

    By Frank Bonner II April 28, 2022

  • Tigers land two defensive commitments in two days

    The University of Memphis football program added two defensive linemen to the roster with Ohio State and Sam Houston State transfers.

    By Frank Bonner II April 25, 2022

• March 2022

  • Memphis receiver Ivory ‘got to always have energy’ to set example as new leader

    Tigers wide receiver Javon Ivory said the transition into a veteran role model can be a rollercoaster.

    By Frank Bonner II March 30, 2022

  • Memphis pro day: Big day for Jacobi Francis in front of scouts

    Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham were the headliners, but some of their former teammates put themselves in position to likely receive an NFL team camp invitation. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 24, 2022

  • AutoZone Liberty Bowl to honor Steve Spurrier

    College Football Hall of Famer won the Heisman Trophy as a player and the national championship as a coach, both at Florida.

    By John Varlas March 23, 2022

  • Tigers running backs coach leaving for TCU

    Anthony Jones leaves Memphis after four years as the running backs coach. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 16, 2022

  • Southern Heritage Classic owner sues Jackson State for breach of contract

    JSU notified the Southern Heritage Classic in February that it plans to withdraw from the series.

    By Frank Bonner II March 15, 2022

  • Calvin Austin III flaunts speed, vertical jump at NFL combine

    The former Memphis Tigers player finished in the top three among receivers in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump and the 20-yard shuttle run.

    By Frank Bonner II March 04, 2022

  • Tigers lose experienced defensive lineman to transfer portal

    Morris Joseph started in nine of 10 games for the Tigers last season. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 01, 2022

• February 2022

  • Memphis linebacker Cole Mashburn retires from football for medical reasons

    Cole Mashburn has a crack in his lower spine that he has been dealing with since high school. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 21, 2022

  • AAC commissioner says two issues stalling football playoff expansion

    AAC commissioner Mike Aresco said there are two major hurdles, including the branding of the Power Five vs. the Group of Five.

    By Frank Bonner II February 15, 2022

  • Two former Tigers invited to NFL combine

    Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have been invited to the 2022 NFL combine after having a strong Senior Bowl. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 09, 2022

  • Former Tigers Austin and Parham raising their draft stock at Senior Bowl

    Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham have drawn raves from draft analysts and NFL personnel during workouts ahead of Saturday’s game. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 04, 2022

  • Calkins: Sure, Jackson State shafted the Southern Heritage Classic. But that won’t stop Fred Jones.

    Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 03, 2022

  • Jackson State leaves Southern Heritage Classic

    Jackson State and Tennessee State have played in the annual HBCU showcase since 1990.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 03, 2022

  • Founder Fred Jones says Southern Heritage Classic more than just a game

    Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”

    By Frank Bonner II February 03, 2022

• January 2022

  • What Ryan Silverfield said about Seth Henigan’s status

    During a radio interview, the Tigers coach touches on the quarterbacks picture and season expectations. 

    By John Martin January 24, 2022

  • U of M running backs coach invited to NCAA and NFL Academy

    Anthony Jones was among 25 college coaches selected to participate in the academy to be held next month in Indianapolis.

    By Frank Bonner II January 24, 2022

  • AAC not likely to receive payouts from canceled bowl games

    AAC commissioner says a team backing out in this instance is not the fault of the bowl.

    By Frank Bonner II January 20, 2022

  • Quarterback Peter Parrish no longer with the Tigers

    The former LSU transfer leaves the University of Memphis after starting in one game during the 2021 season. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 20, 2022

  • Tigers defensive lineman enters transfer portal

    Kajuan Robinson played two seasons with the University of Memphis.

    By Frank Bonner II January 18, 2022

  • New defensive coordinator Matt Barnes has high praise for Tigers’ coaching staff

    Matt Barnes is confident in his three position coaches and relates to Ryan Silverfield’s “blue-collar mentality.” 

    By Frank Bonner II January 17, 2022

  • Tigers reportedly to hire Marshall offensive coordinator

    Marshall ranked No. 16 in total offense under Tim Cramsey this season. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 16, 2022

  • Calkins: He’s in! Spook Murphy first Tiger in College Football Hall of Fame

    Three decades after he was first nominated, former University of Memphis coach Billy “Spook” Murphy is elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 10, 2022

  • Tigers offensive coordinator reportedly joining Duke in same role

    Kevin Johns spent three seasons in Memphis and helped Seth Henigan flourish in 2021 as a true freshman quarterback.

    By Frank Bonner II January 04, 2022