There are 1520 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Football:

• August 2021

  • Tigers use competition to forge new offensive line

    Tigers offensive line coach Jim Bridge is counting on position battles improving the overall work ethic of his group.

    By Frank Bonner II August 13, 2021

  • Memphis lands commitment from PURE Youth quarterback Tevin Carter

    Three-star homegrown commit joins Tigers’ 2022 class.

    By Frank Bonner II August 11, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: Memphis headed into new season more physically prepared

    Silverfield said the team’s conditioning still has a long way to go before reaching the season opener against Nicholls on Sept. 4, but he mentioned his players are in significantly better shape now than they were this time last year.

    By Frank Bonner II August 11, 2021

  • Isaac Bruce humble, but has message to one doubter: ‘How ya like me now?’

    Bruce, the first Tigers player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, also made sure to mention Memphis prominently during his speech. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 07, 2021

  • Day 1 of Tigers football camp, and it’s time to get familiar

    Coach Ryan Silverfield, starting his second full season, sees it as time to get back to basics.

    By Frank Bonner II August 06, 2021

  • AAC teams will have to forfeit if COVID-19 causes them to cancel game

    Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t forcing players to get vaccinated, but is trying to educate them. He says more than 80% of the team will be vaccinated by the season opener.

    By Frank Bonner II August 04, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: Meet your new Insider

    The Daily Memphian’s new college football reporter is an Indiana native and a former journalist with the Tulsa World. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 04, 2021

• July 2021

  • Memphis football’s Black assistants cautiously optimistic about their future

    “Stay true to what you do and try not to worry about the outside factors,” Tigers defensive line coach Kyle Pope said. 

    By Steven Johnson July 28, 2021

  • Two Tigers football players land on award watch lists

    The Tigers offensive lineman and tight end on respective Outland, Mackey lists. 

    By Steven Johnson July 27, 2021

  • Memphis WR Calvin Austin III joins another prestigious watchlist

    A few days after being named to the Maxwell Award watchlist, University of Memphis Tigers star receiver lands on the 2021 Biletnikoff Award watch list following a prolific 2020 season.

    By Steven Johnson July 22, 2021

  • Calvin Austin III, Quindell Johnson named to major watchlists

    Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.

    By Steven Johnson July 19, 2021

  • Kids get time with Tigers football players, and receive restful gifts

    The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.

    By Steven Johnson July 17, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: Breaking down Tevin Carter’s new final four

    Which ACC school has become the Tigers’ biggest challenger for Tevin Carter?

    By Steven Johnson July 15, 2021

  • What can the Tigers expect from special teams this season?

    With a new kicker and punter, how will Memphis special teams look under new coordinator Charles Bankins?

    By Steven Johnson July 07, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: 10 Memphis players named preseason All-AAC

    It’s an achievement to receive preseason accolades from Phil Steele.

    By Steven Johnson July 07, 2021

  • Tigers defensive coordinator opens 2021 Touchdown Club schedule

    Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.

    By John Varlas July 06, 2021

  • Memphis adds commitment from Florida defensive back

    The Tigers land ninth commitment for the class of 2022.

    By Steven Johnson July 04, 2021

  • Quindell Johnson, Landers Nolley II sign endorsement deals

    The two U of M players are among the first Memphis athletes to sign endorsement deals.

    By Steven Johnson July 01, 2021

• June 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: Memphis lands eighth 2022 commitment

    Arkansas lineman Kyndall McKenzie is the latest recruit to pledge to Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson June 30, 2021

  • How Ryan Silverfield helped improve the Tigers’ chances with standout safety

    Thanks to the head coach, the University of Memphis football program made a lasting impression on three-star recruit Jaidan Scott.

    By Steven Johnson June 27, 2021

  • Memphis lands another commitment for defensive line

    The Tigers beat out a host of SEC schools for Nashville defensive lineman Eric Gaston.

    By Steven Johnson June 22, 2021

  • Memphis football adds Antwain Barham Jr. to 2022 class

    The linebacker is the Tigers’ third in-state commitment of the class.

    By Steven Johnson June 22, 2021

  • Memphis gets commitment from three-star linebacker

    The Tigers land A.J. Odom from Alabama. He’d also received offers from Arizona State, Army and Marshall and others.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 19, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: Could Memphis land recent Houston decommit?

    Three-star CB Dorian Friend decommitted from Houston a week after taking an official visit to Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson June 16, 2021

  • What a possible College Football Playoff expansion means for Memphis

    The playoff field could expand to 12 teams, which will affect Group of Five teams and conferences.

    By Steven Johnson June 10, 2021