Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?
The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.
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September 2021
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Box score: Memphis 42, Nicholls State 17
Sept. 4, 2021: University of Memphis (1-0) defeats Nicholls State (0-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Grant Gunnell in shorts during warmups; Seth Henigan likely starter
All signs point to Henigan to get the first official start to lead the Tigers into the 2021 season.
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Key stats and numbers to know for the Tigers’ season opener
Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State.
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Calkins: In a time of trial, Memphis football (and tailgating!) endures
The pandemic continues and conference realignment does not appear to be going well for the Memphis Tigers. But amid the gloom, there is reason to celebrate. Tiger tailgating is back!
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Extra eligibility benefits fifth-year seniors, and Tigers by extension
The Tigers are entering the 2021 season with a veteran presence in the locker room that is unprecedented.
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For John Tate IV, journey back to defensive line was long time coming
Fans can expect to see a better, quicker version of Tate than they saw two years ago, when he suffered an Achilles injury.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis offers assistance to Nicholls State ahead of season opener
The Tigers face Nicholls State on Saturday. The school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, an area hit hard by Hurricane Ida.
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College football is back — and so is tailgating
Tailgating and socializing among Tigers fans like Shawn Massey can feel just as important as the game itself.
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August 2021
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Top observations from the Memphis football depth chart
The running back appears to be set, but a number of spots on defense remain undecided.
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Memphis linebacker’s faith has restored his joy on the field
The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate.
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Tigers Podcast: Football season opener and Emoni Bates
Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans.
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Calkins: Best way to honor Danton Barto is to get the shot that would’ve saved his life
Danton Barto, the all-time leading tackler in Memphis football history, has died of COVID-19. Before he died, he asked his wife to get vaccinated. The best way for Tigers fans to honor him would be to roll up their sleeves for No. 59.
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First kickoff coming up, but Tigers still selecting starting QB
Grant Gunnell is day to day because of an injury, and coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t ready for any announcement.
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Silverfield uses FDA approval as an opportunity to educate his players
The Tigers football coach will “never force our guys to get it done,” but he hopes teaching his players will lead to more acceptance of the vaccine.
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Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell back at practice
The Arizona transfer had missed at least the past two practices.
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Tigers partner with Kroger for football season opener
Tickets for the Sept. 4 game, where the University of Memphis will face Nicholls State University, will be discounted to $10, with $1 being donated to the Mid-South Food Bank for each ticket sold.
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Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell is day to day
The Arizona transfer was not seen at practice Wednesday.
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Charles Bankins brings NFL approach to Tigers special teams
Bankins is placing his players in the best position to produce quality film for potential NFL scouts.
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Memphis lands commitment from four-star defensive lineman
The Tigers continued their tear on the recruiting by adding a four-star defensive lineman from the state of Georgia.
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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.
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Memphis lands commitment from PURE Youth quarterback Tevin Carter
Three-star homegrown commit joins Tigers’ 2022 class.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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