Key stats and number for Memphis Tigers vs. Boise State
Memphis needs to establish a strong run game while preventing Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty from having a big game.
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September 2023
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Tigers football notebook: SEC apologizes for referee mistake on onside kick
The officials told Memphis that it had to use a kicking tee with its late-game onside kick against Missouri. The SEC informed coach Ryan Silverfield the following morning that the referees were wrong.
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Key stats and numbers for Memphis against Missouri
Containing Missouri receiver Luther Burden while eliminating turnovers will go a long way in helping Memphis execute a potential upset.
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Memphis receiver Tauskie Dove faces his old school, Missouri
Tauskie Dove understands the storylines that surround him playing his former school, but he hasn’t focused too much on that this week.
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Key stats and numbers for Memphis Tigers vs. Navy
Stats and key numbers to know as Memphis looks to win its fifth consecutive matchup with the Naval Academy.
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Nationally ranked Tigers defense faces new challenge from Navy
Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.
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Silverfield gives B- grade in 42-point win over Bethune-Cookman
“Happy with the end result, but (we’ve got) a ton of stuff we’ve got to work on and it starts with me,” the University of Memphis football coach said.
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July 2023
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Silverfield makes sure locker room jokes ‘don’t ever cross that line’ into hazing
After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.
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Buckley: Colorado is headed to the Big 12. What about Memphis?
The Buffaloes’ decision to leave the Pac-12 sure seems to be a big blow to the Tigers’ Power 5 hopes. Or do they have a chance?
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Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan embracing role as veteran, leader
Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role.
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June 2023
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Report: Big 12 commissioner makes site visit to Memphis
Due diligence trip from Big 12 commissioner comes as the Tigers remain under consideration for a Power 5 invite.
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Martin: On heels of site visit, Tigers need Big 12 invite more than ever
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May 2023
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Buckley: Tigers to the Big 12 talk heats up. Again. Here’s what to root for.
Memphis has been identified as a target of the Big 12, but it has plenty of competition. Several factors would have to fall into place for the Tigers to make a move from the Group of Five to a Power 5 conference.
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AAC commissioner wants to replace Power 6 label with generic branding
Mike Aresco writes a 2,500-plus-word letter making the case for what he wants the conference to be called.
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March 2023
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Tigers baseball opens conference play at Tulane
University of Memphis baseball coach Kerrick Jackson said he believes the Tigers are moving in the right direction heading into conference play.
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AAC commissioner: Memphis will be ‘even more important’ to conference in 2023-24
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco spoke to reporters Saturday about the divide between Power 5 and Group of 5 conferences, conference realignment and Memphis’ place in a new-look AAC.
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Kendric Davis, DeAndre Williams earn All-AAC honors
The AAC announced its all-conference team selections and award winners for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.
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February 2023
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Tigers, AAC reveal 2023 football schedule
Memphis will open American Athletic Conference play against Navy for a second straight year.
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December 2022
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AAC commissioner: Expansion creates ‘clear path’ to playoffs
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco said he can’t “overstate the importance” of what the College Football expansion means for the AAC and member schools like Memphis.
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Memphis athletic director wants Tiger football to be more than ‘just OK’
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco also expressed a vote of confidence in Silverfield when he spoke to The Daily Memphian on Thursday.
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November 2022
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Key stats and numbers for Tigers’ regular season finale
This game features two quarterbacks who are ranked in the top 20 in the nation in average passing yards and a receiver who leads the nation in average receiving yards per game.
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Tigers face toughest QB-WR combo at SMU
Memphis’ defensive coordinator said his unit tries to take away what teams do well. Against the Mustangs, that means limiting the No. 1 receiver in the country and a top-10 quarterback.
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Tigers bowl projections: Top location and opponent predictions
Memphis is bowl-eligible and prognosticators are all over the board on where and which opponent the Tigers might play.
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Tigers notebook: Silverfield says bowl eligibility is minimum standard
It’s the second straight season that Memphis has entered the final two games still striving for bowl eligibility.
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Memphis RB Brandon Thomas out for rest of season
Brandon Thomas leads the Tigers with nine rushing touchdowns.
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Key Stats and numbers for Memphis vs. Tulsa
The Tigers are preparing face a Golden Hurricane rushing defense that is the fourth-worst in the country out of 131 FBS teams.
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