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• December 2020

  • Does this season measure up to the Tigers’ new high standard?

    The Tigers won’t be competing for an AAC title, but there’s still the possibility of finishing on a high note.

    Related: Memphis loses to Tulane —and its shot at AAC title game

    Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21

    By Steven Johnson December 06, 2020

  • Memphis loses to Tulane — and its shot at the AAC title game

    The Tigers’ run game was quashed again, and Tulane’s freshman quarterback rose to the occasion.

    Related: Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21

    Does this season measure up to the Tigers new high standard?

    By Steven Johnson December 06, 2020

  • What Twitter’s saying: Memphis fans upset with play calls and the refs

    Fans rode the wave of emotions as the Tigers tried to keep up with Tulane.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 05, 2020

  • Five keys for Memphis against Tulane in crucial AAC game

    The rise of running back Asa Martin and zeroing in on a young Tulane quarterback could be part of the Tigers’ plan.

    By Steven Johnson December 04, 2020

  • Tigers scouting report: Run-heavy Tulane offense led by familiar face

    Former Memphis tight ends coach Will Hall is leading the Green Wave’s offense.

    By Steven Johnson December 02, 2020

  • Memphis’ offensive line under the microscope vs. Tulane

    The Tigers' previous trip to New Orleans, in 2018, did not go well.

    By Steven Johnson December 01, 2020

• November 2020

  • Backup QB Connor Adair no longer on Memphis roster; RB Dreke Clark update

    Leading rusher Dreke Clark is considered day-to-day after suffering an injury against Stephen F. Austin.

    By Steven Johnson November 30, 2020

  • Five standouts from Tigers’ win at Navy

    The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

    With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

    University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense

    The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.

    By Geoff Calkins November 29, 2020

  • On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy

    Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 28, 2020

  • Keys for Memphis against Navy: Build a lead, feed Calvin Austin III

    The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.

    By Steven Johnson November 28, 2020

  • A true student of the game, Quindell Johnson’s studied approach is key in breakout year

    His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level. 

    By Steven Johnson November 26, 2020

  • Ten things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this year

    From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.

    By Drew Hill November 26, 2020

  • Sustaining drives will be key for Memphis offense vs. Navy

    The Tigers’ offense knows it has to take advantage of every down against the Midshipmen’s ability to eat the clock.

    By Steven Johnson November 25, 2020

  • How Memphis is trying to plan for Navy’s triple option offense

    The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.

    By Steven Johnson November 24, 2020

  • Status of Dreke Clark, Javon Ivory uncertain for Navy game

    Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.

    By Steven Johnson November 23, 2020

  • Memphis-Tulane set for early kickoff

    The Tigers have won 12 of the past 13 matchups against the Green Wave.

    By Steven Johnson November 23, 2020

  • Memphis OL Titus Jones enters transfer portal

    The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons. 

    By Steven Johnson November 23, 2020

  • Five standouts from the Tigers’ blowout win over Stephen F. Austin

    JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense. 

    By Steven Johnson November 22, 2020

  • Memphis-Navy kickoff time set

    The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.

    By Steven Johnson November 22, 2020

  • Calvin Austin III, defense lead Memphis to crush SFA, 56-14

    It was another typical, uneasy first half for the Tigers, but Austin helped them break down the wall.
    Related articles: Marquavius Weaver adds much-needed jolt to Memphis ground game

    What they're saying on Twitter: Memphis finally gets a big win

    By Steven Johnson November 22, 2020

  • Marquavius Weaver adds much-needed jolt to Memphis ground game

    The Tigers’ rushing production has been anemic, but the emergence of Weaver, Kylan Watkins and Asa Martin could prove a turning point.

    By Steven Johnson November 21, 2020

  • What they’re saying on Twitter: Memphis finally gets a big win

    It’s just the second time Memphis and Stephen F. Austin have faced other; the othe matchup was in 1959.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2020