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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September 2021
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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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Memphis QB Grant Gunnell to have surgery Monday, according to former high school coach
Grant Gunnell dealt with injury issues during fall camp and didn’t dress for the season opener.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis preps for two this week
Nicholls State was forced to prepare for two quarterbacks heading into its season opener against Memphis, and now the Tigers are in a similar position.
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No interference: Memphis defense is more confident in MacIntyre’s second year
The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.
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Seth Henigan has a rare form of confidence for a true freshman
The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.
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Tigers notebook: Ivory makes his mark; another in-state recruit commits
More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.
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