There are 1595 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers football:

• October 2021

  • Key stats and numbers for Friday night against UCF

    The Tigers are hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since September.

    By Frank Bonner II October 21, 2021

  • Simmons Bank changes mind on name of Liberty Bowl stadium

    Simmons Bank, which is acquiring the rights to rename the venue, has decided to switch out one word.

    By Drew Hill October 21, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: How well can Memphis finish in the AAC?

    Of the five games left on Memphis’ schedule, the two games that are the toughest to win are against SMU and at Houston.

    By Frank Bonner II October 20, 2021

  • Memphis quarterback enters transfer portal

    The redshirt freshman came to Memphis as a three-star recruit.

    By Frank Bonner II October 20, 2021

  • Former Tigers LB Tim Harris to be inducted into Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

    His 55 career sacks are the fourth-most in Packers history, and he set a single-season franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 1989.

    By Frank Bonner II October 20, 2021

  • How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 6

    Bobby McCain got his first interception of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 18, 2021

  • Calkins: With season on the brink, Tigers respond the way you’d want them to

    After three straight losses, the future of the Memphis football program hung in the balance. Why Thursday’s win over Navy was bigger than most. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 15, 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 35, Navy 17

    Oct. 14, 2021: Memphis defeats Navy, 35-17, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. 

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    Tweet collection: What they’re saying about Navy vs. Memphis

    By The Associated Press October 14, 2021

  • Tweet collection: What they’re saying about Navy vs. Memphis

    Here is a collection of social media observations from the Tigers’ game against Navy at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 14, 2021

  • Key stats and numbers as Tigers take on Navy in national TV game

    Expect Navy to run the ball and eat up a ton of clock in the process. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 13, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: The Tigers needs a reliable kicker

    Coach Ryan Silverfield said after the Tulsa game that he had no idea which kicker he planned on using against Navy on Thursday.

    By Frank Bonner II October 13, 2021

  • Tigers have a quick turnaround at crucial point in season

    Memphis has a short week to prepare for a game that could drop the Tigers under .500 for the first time in eight seasons. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 12, 2021

  • Tigers thought they mastered the art of winning close games, until now

    Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 11, 2021

  • Box score: Tulsa 35, Memphis 29

    Oct. 9, 2021 at Chapman Stadium: Tulsa 35, Memphis 29

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    Tigers’ fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 10, 2021

  • Tweet collection: What they said about Memphis at Tulsa

    A collection of Twitter comments from the University of Memphis vs. Tulsa NCAA college football game in Tulsa. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 10, 2021

  • Third-down stops aren’t always enough for the Memphis defense

    Analytics have made fourth-down conversions more common making it even more difficult for the Memphis defense to get off the field. 

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    Key stats, numbers frame game against Tulsa

    By Frank Bonner II October 08, 2021

  • Key stats, numbers frame game against Tulsa

    Memphis is reeling from turnovers and penalties the past two games, and Tulsa has one win this season.

    By Frank Bonner II October 08, 2021

  • Turnovers are top focus for Tigers’ offense, defense this week

    The Tigers have just three takeaways in five games heading into Saturday’s AAC battle with Tulsa.

    By Frank Bonner II October 06, 2021

  • Tigers Football Insider: Memphis and Tulsa are both in desperate need of a win

    Memphis has dropped two straight and Tulsa has lost four out of five to start the year. Both teams are looking to get back on track with a win this week. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 06, 2021

  • Silverfield says Tigers need to listen to the right people, care for each other

    Being “all in” is more important than ever for a Memphis team looking to find its rhythm again. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 04, 2021

  • Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss

    In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. 

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    Fumbles becoming an increasing problem for the Tigers

    By Frank Bonner II October 02, 2021

  • Fumbles becoming an increasing problem for the Tigers

    The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 02, 2021

  • Box score: Temple 34, Memphis 31

    Oct. 2, 2021: Temple defeats Memphis at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 02, 2021

  • Tweets: What they’re saying at Memphis at Temple

    Here is a collection of tweets from the Memphis Tigers’ loss to the Temple Owls in Philadelphia.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 02, 2021

  • Exclusive: Liberty Bowl to become Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium with naming rights deal

    The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said. 

    By Drew Hill October 01, 2021