Key stats, numbers to know against No.17 Houston
The Tigers, who have struggled on offense in recent weeks, will be encountering the sixth-ranked defense in the nation.
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November 2021
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How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 10
Antonio Gibson earns two touchdowns for the second time this season.
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Tigers know what’s on the line, with formidable Houston team in the way
Bowl eligibility depends on what happens in the final two weeks of the season.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers talk football bowl eligibility and preview basketball matchup against Saint Louis
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down what happened in the football loss to East Carolina and what the Tigers need to do to win their sixth game at Houston.
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Memphis kickoff time against Tulane set for 6:30 p.m.
Tigers will end the regular season with an evening kickoff against a Tulane team that hasn’t won in Memphis since 1998.
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Calvin Austin III’s status hangs in balance, along with Tigers’ season
The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.
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Calkins: The real reason to worry about Memphis football
Was Ryan Silverfield wrong to go for the two-point conversion Saturday? Maybe. But that’s not what Tigers football fans should be concerned about.
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Memphis loses overtime gamble to East Carolina
David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.
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Tigers’ hallmark this season: Inconsistency with a dash of what’s possible
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Tigers’ hallmark this season: Inconsistency with a dash of what’s possible
With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week.
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Three-star QB from Georgia commits to Memphis
The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.
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Key stats and numbers to know against East Carolina
Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.
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Listen to Tigers beat writers preview weekend football and basketball matchups
Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.
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Tigers must guard ball against ECU’s appetite for turnovers
ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games.
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Analysis: Breaking down Tigers’ defensive improvement in past 3 games
The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year.
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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.
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How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 9
Kenneth Gainwell led the way with his fourth touchdown of the season.
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Excitement is over: Tigers football gets back to next goals
Victories in at least two of the remaining three regular-season games would guarantee a winning season for the Tigers.
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Defense comes up big in Tigers’ upset over No. 23 SMU
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
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Calkins: With daring and defense, Memphis football shows it’s not going anywhere
Saturday’s upset win over No. 23 SMU may not have been the biggest win of Ryan Silverfield’s tenure at Memphis. But never has the coach needed a win more.
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Silverfield lays out assertive plan, players respond: We’ve got your back
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
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Seth Henigan returns against SMU, Brandon Thomas ruled out
Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play.
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Key stats, numbers to know against No. 23 SMU
SMU has only allowed five sacks this season and has the seventh-ranked offense in the country.
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Tigers prepare for the best offense they’ve faced all year
SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses.
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Henigan is still not a full participant in practice
Coach Ryan Silverfield said the freshman QB might be another game-time decision.
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Tigers announce kickoff time against ECU
The University of Memphis will be at home for three of the remaining four games of the season as it tries for an eighth consecutive bowl game appearance.
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