There are 553 article(s) tagged college football:

• January 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

• December 2021

  • Memphis lands versatile defensive commit

    Warren Peeples is the Tigers’ fourth JUCO commit in three days. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 13, 2021

  • University of Memphis defensive lineman enters transfer portal

    The former Whitehaven High standout Devon Robinson joined the Tigers in January and didn’t play any snaps this season. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 13, 2021

  • FIU announces Tigers’ Mike MacIntyre as new head coach

    This will be the Memphis defensive coordinator’s third head coaching job of his career.

    By Frank Bonner II December 09, 2021

  • Report: Tigers DC MacIntyre likely to be named FIU head coach

    Mike MacIntyre, the Tigers’ defensive coordinator the past two seasons, has been a head coach at San Jose State and Colorado. 

    By Frank Bonner II December 08, 2021

  • Mississippi State and Texas Tech headed to AutoZone Liberty Bowl

    The Dec. 28 game will pit Bulldogs coach Mike Leach against one of his former schools.

    By John Varlas December 05, 2021

• November 2021

  • Tigers’ Quindell Johnson: ‘It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish’

    It was a season of growing pains, with too many freshmen getting thrown into the fire. But the Tigers were able to rejoice at the end.

    By Frank Bonner II November 28, 2021

  • Memphis becomes bowl eligible with a win over Tulane

    The Green Wave’s turnovers in the second half bolstered the Tigers’ efforts on senior day.

    By Frank Bonner II November 28, 2021

  • How Calvin Austin III grinded his way from overlooked recruit to NFL prospect

    Colleges didn’t want to take a chance on Calvin Austin III because of his size, but he bet on himself and is headed hopefully toward an NFL career. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 26, 2021

  • Silverfield’s message to Tigers: ‘Now more than ever I need your absolute best’

    The University of Memphis will need a top effort from its younger players against Tulane as it prepares for the most important senior night in recent history.

    By Frank Bonner II November 22, 2021

  • 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. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 09, 2021

  • Calkins: The day Memphis defeated Tennessee (and put me in bathrooms everywhere)

    An updated column marking the momentous occasion.

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    The day Memphis football defeated Tennessee, as told by those who lived it

    By Geoff Calkins November 09, 2021

  • The day Memphis football defeated Tennessee, as told by those who lived it

    Nov. 9, 1996: There have been big moments since, but none bigger than the day the Tigers upended Peyton Manning and the rival from the east.

    By John Martin November 09, 2021

• October 2021

  • Silverfield talks conference realignment, NIL

    Coach Ryan Silverfield was the guest speaker at the Touchdown Club of Memphis meeting on Thursday, Oct.28. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 29, 2021

• September 2021

  • Calkins: There’s only one way for Memphis to respond to the Big 12 snub

    Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.

    By Geoff Calkins September 10, 2021

  • Key stats and numbers to know for the Tigers’ season opener

    Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2021

  • Why doesn’t Memphis get realignment respect? What four insiders say

    The answers might surprise you.

    By John Martin September 03, 2021

• August 2021

  • Tigers defensive back enters transfer portal

    La’Andre Thomas started 14 games in 2019 but opted out last season.

    By Frank Bonner II August 26, 2021

  • Memphis football notebook: Silverfield finds unique way to build camaraderie

    COVID-19 precautions are preventing Silverfield from executing his usual team bonding outings, but that doesn’t mean he’s given up on unique ways to create team chemistry.

    By Frank Bonner II August 10, 2021

  • ESPN’s ‘First Take’ cancels Southern Heritage Classic appearance

    ESPN’s popular debate show “First Take” will be a virtual presence instead for the game between Jackson State and Tennessee State.

    By Steven Johnson August 09, 2021

  • Calkins: It’s a big day for Penny Hardaway and Memphis sports

    At 5 p.m. Friday, a gifted center named Jalen Duren will announce his destination. If he picks Memphis, it could be the start of something big.

    By Geoff Calkins August 05, 2021