For Memphis seniors, it’s one last Tiger Walk, last chance to extend bowl streak
Calvin Austin III considers himself blessed, and defensive lineman John Tate IV anticipates he’ll shed a few tears on senior day.
Topic: 2021 college football
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November 2021
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For two coaches in Memphis-Tulane game, friendship stops at kickoff
Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
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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.
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After underachieving season, Tigers forced to battle for minimum success
Memphis is falling far short of the standards that have been set in the past eight seasons, and a bowl game is in jeopardy.
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Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston
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Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston
Houston’s run of penalties gave the Tigers some momentum, but ultimately they weren’t able to capitalize on their chances.
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After underachieving season, Tigers forced to battle for minimum success
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Box score: Houston 31, Memphis 13
Nov. 19, 2021: The Houston Cougars defeated the Memphis Tigers in an AAC football game in Houston.
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Tigers still looking for their sixth win after falling to No. 17 Houston
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Tweet collection: What they said about Memphis at Houston
See what people said on Twitter about the Tigers’ football game in Houston.
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Box score: East Carolina 30, Memphis 29 (OT)
Nov. 13, 2021: East Carolina University defeats Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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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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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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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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What Twitter said about Tigers vs. East Carolina
Here is a sampling of what people said in the Memphis Tigers’ game against the ECU Pirates.
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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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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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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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What they said on Twitter about Tigers vs. SMU
Here’s a collection of what people tweeted as the SMU-Memphis game progressed at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Nov. 6, 2021.
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Box score: Memphis 28, SMU 25
Nov. 6, 2021: The University of Memphis Tigers defeated Southern Methodist University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.
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