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• October 2020

  • ‘Enough is enough’: Pride on the line when Memphis faces UCF

    The Tigers have a 13-game losing streak against the Knights.

    By Steven Johnson October 06, 2020

  • Tigers’ rally comes up short against SMU, 30-27

    Memphis, which hadn’t played in a game since Sept. 5, fell behind 24-3 before tying the game in the second half.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2020

  • Calkins: It would’ve been a helluva story, but Memphis screwed up the end

    After a month of adversity, this could have been the ultimate example of resilience.

    By Geoff Calkins October 03, 2020

  • Should Memphis defense’s slow starts worry Tigers fans?

    Solutions are needed with a showdown against UCF looming.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

  • Live tweets: SMU squeaks past Memphis, 30-27

    Late field goal lifts Mustangs.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 03, 2020

  • Memphis-SMU preview: The return of Jacobi Francis

    Here are five keys to a victory as the Tigers play their first game since Sept. 5.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

• September 2020

  • Handling SMU pass rush essential for Memphis offense, and especially Brady White

    The Mustangs have been among the country’s best at rushing the passer.

    By Steven Johnson September 30, 2020

  • As class of 2021 recruiting winds down, Silverfield turns to 2022

    The University of Memphis has been full speed ahead but now plans to be more targeted, working on filling the next priorities — defensive line and secondary — as the number of open spots dwindles before the start of the early signing period. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 28, 2020

  • No Houston, no problem: AAC viewers guide for Tigers fans this weekend

    The positive COVID-19 tests forced Memphis to take another week off, but here is an opportunity to see how its conference rivals look.

    By Steven Johnson September 18, 2020

  • Shoot your shot: Memphis guard Lester Quinones is a hunter on the prowl

    The sophomore’s goal: Build his success rate to match his usage. 

    By Danielle Lerner September 17, 2020

  • Tigers’ Sept. 18 game against Houston postponed after COVID-19 outbreak

    The AAC said a makeup date will be determined later.

    By Jonah Jordan September 12, 2020

  • Memphis wide receiver Coye’ Fairman opts out of 2020 season

    Redshirt junior Coye’ Fairman said Tiger football’s recent spate of positive coronavirus tests led to his decision to opt out of the 2020 season.

    By Jonah Jordan September 12, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers pause all football operations after positive coronavirus tests

    School’s news release says increased number of positive tests has been linked to “social events.”

    By Jonah Jordan, Steven Johnson September 11, 2020

  • Timing of early bye week ideal for U of M defense

    Coach Ryan Silverfield has plenty of things he wants his football team to clean up before hosting Houston on Sept. 18 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

    By Steven Johnson September 07, 2020

  • Memphis delivers a triumph for coach Ryan Silverfield

    Brady White threw for 275 yards and four touchdowns in the win against Arkansas State.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 05, 2020

  • One is from California, the other from Baton Rouge. Their bond began with Memphis football

    Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie share a bond that extends far beyond the football field, despite their different backgrounds.

    By Steven Johnson September 04, 2020

  • Memphis-Houston set for ESPN; Tulane game moved

    The Tigers will now face Tulane on Friday, Nov. 27.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2020

  • Analysis: Memphis poised for productive day against Arkansas State defense

    Ryan Silverfield is taking ASU's defense seriously even as it struggled last season.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2020

  • Memphis football picked to finish third in AAC

    UCF, Cincinnati were ahead of the Tigers in the preseason media poll.

    By Steven Johnson September 01, 2020

  • It’s a numbers game: How Memphis basketball weaponizes advanced analytics

    With leadership from assistant Cody Toppert, the Tigers have developed in-house reports to chart just about every stat.

    By Danielle Lerner September 01, 2020

  • Inside the numbers: Arkansas State offense will pose challenge for Memphis defense

    Red Wolves return nine starters from a unit that averaged more than 33 points a game.

    By Steven Johnson September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • ‘Humbling’ redshirt year crucial for Memphis receiver Tahj Washington’s growth

    Tahj Washington's improved mental focus key in him earning a starting spot at receiver.

    By Steven Johnson August 31, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: ‘The Process’ still has runway in Memphis

    Also, the Big Ten considers winter football in domes, and Memphis football's opener gets a prime-time slot on ESPN, which will benefit recruiting.

    By Don Wade August 30, 2020

  • AAC announces changes to Memphis football schedule

    Three Tigers game dates have been moved by the conference. Memphis announced another game date change on Friday.

    By Steven Johnson August 28, 2020

  • Veatch: Zero positives in latest batch of 200 test results, mostly of football team

    Memphis athletic director updates board of trustees with information on COVID-19 protocols and budget.

    By Danielle Lerner August 26, 2020