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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With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week.
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.
Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.
Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.
ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games.
The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year.
On the 25th anniversary of the famous win over Tennessee, Tiger fans reminisce on the celebration that took down the goal post.
Kenneth Gainwell led the way with his fourth touchdown of the season.
Victories in at least two of the remaining three regular-season games would guarantee a winning season for the Tigers.
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
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.
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play.
SMU has only allowed five sacks this season and has the seventh-ranked offense in the country.
SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said the freshman QB might be another game-time decision.
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.
Coach Ryan Silverfield was the guest speaker at the Touchdown Club of Memphis meeting on Thursday, Oct.28.
The Tigers’ -1.38 turnover margin is the second-worst in the country and only nine teams have lost more turnovers than Memphis who has 15 turnovers in eight games.
Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss men’s basketball’s exhibition win against Lemoyne-Owen College and how the off week can help the football team.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield recently decided to do an exercise that required players and coaches to be honest with themselves.
Seth Henigan will be limited in practice this week, with Peter Parrish preparing to be the No. 1 if Henigan remains sidelined.
It will be the second 11 a.m. game for the Tigers this season and will be aired on ESPNU.
Kenneth Gainwell earned his third touchdown of the season for the Eagles.
Seven straight winning seasons and seven consecutive bowl games. It’s all on the line after Friday’s loss to UCF.