Key stats, numbers to know for the Tigers’ first conference game
Temple has the No. 1 pass defense in the country, but has been vulnerable on fourth downs.
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October 2021
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September 2021
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Tigers don’t have time for the past as they return to scene of the crime
The Tigers are back in Philadelphia for the first time since the controversial 2019 loss to Temple. Said Calvin Austin III: “It comes a time where you’ve just got to move on from it.”
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Calvin Austin III signs NIL deal with The Wing Guru
This is Austin’s first deal since the NCAA started allowing players to make money from their name, image and likeness.
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Two for two: Memphis has to prep for two-quarterback offense again
The Tigers have faced it before, and Jacobi Francis isn’t overly concerned about having to do it again, this time against Temple.
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Tigers Football Insider: When could kicker David Kemp return?
David Kemp has been dealing with an injury that has left him sidelined for the first four games of the season.
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Silverfield understands Henigan, Thomas experiencing growing pains, but mistakes ‘can’t happen again’
The Tigers coach still has confidence in key freshmen, even after costly fumbles against UTSA.
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One disappointing loss doesn’t mean all hope is gone for Tigers
The University of Memphis endured a rough day against UTSA, but they start with a clean slate in the AAC next week.
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Tweet collection: What they’re saying at Memphis vs. UTSA
A collection of tweets from the UTSA-Memphis game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Sept. 25, 2021.
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Tigers start smoothly, stumble at finish as UTSA ends home winning streak
UTSA, with a top-10 defense in the nation, clamped down on Memphis in the second half.
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Box score: UTSA 31, Memphis 28
Sept. 25, 2021: UTSA 31, Memphis 28 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Next up: Tigers will have to protect QB from USTA’s top-10 defense
The Tigers went head-to-head against an SEC defense last week. On Saturday, it’s UTSA and a defensive unit that allowed just eight rushing yards last week.
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Freshman DB Greg Rubin says: ‘Keep on coming’
Quarterbacks are targeting the true freshman, and he’s embracing it with his Memphis grit.
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Tigers Football Insider: How good can Memphis be this year?
The Tigers are showing they are better than many projected.
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Brandon Thomas is great, but give some credit to the Tigers’ O-line
The offensive line wasn’t pleased with last season’s performance; its improvements have helped Brandon Thomas become the No. 2 rusher in the country.
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Eldridge ‘Pete’ Mitchell, first Black coach in Tigers football program, dies at 87
Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.
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Key stats, numbers to know for Tigers’ showdown vs. SEC foe
Some of the categories to mull over: Turnovers, and a certain Memphis freshman defensive back.
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Tigers Football Insider: Looking at the Memphis-Mississippi State matchup
Frank Bonner II chatted with Mississippi beat writer Stefan Krajisnik about how both teams match up against each other.
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A Tigers win against Mississippi State would show what big conferences are missing
In the past five years, Memphis is 3-0 in regular-season games against Power Five teams in a packed Liberty Bowl.
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Tigers WR Coye Fairman enters transfer portal
The receiver had opted out of the 2020 season for personal reasons.
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Memphis’ offense wins out even as A-State makes late push
Seth Henigan throws five TDs to Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes, but the Tigers’ defense allowed Arkansas State to produce 681 total yards.
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Box score: Memphis 55, Arkansas State 50
Sept. 11, 2021: University of Memphis defeats Arkansas State, 55-50, in Jonesboro, Ark.
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Memphis’ offense wins out even as Ark. State makes late push
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It was a rough night for the Tigers’ defense, and Silverfield’s not happy
Arkansas State had 10 passes go for at least 20 yards, and three of them were for touchdowns.
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Calkins: A fireworks accident nearly ended his career. Now Brandon Thomas may be the star Memphis needs
Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.
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Doyle came as a punter, but those field-goal kicking skills never left
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
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Tigers notebook: JJ Russell focusing on Arkansas State, but Mississippi State looms
Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers.
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