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.
Topic: 2021 college football
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October 2021
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The Tigers have lost their edge and their way
Memphis doesn’t have time on its side, with Navy just four days away.
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Tigers' fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
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Tigers’ fight undone by turnovers, missed kicks in loss to Tulsa
Memphis loses three straight for the first time since 2015 season, is winless in AAC.
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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
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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.
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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
Memphis is reeling from turnovers and penalties the past two games, and Tulsa has one win this season.
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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.
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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.
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Calkins: If Memphis doesn’t stop losing, it’ll fumble away the future
For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program.
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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
The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations.
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Box score: Temple 34, Memphis 31
Oct. 2, 2021: Temple defeats Memphis at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Box score: UTSA 31, Memphis 28
Sept. 25, 2021: UTSA 31, Memphis 28 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Calkins: The Memphis streak is dead. And Memphis is responsible.
After nearly three years of winning at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the Tigers lost a football game at home. They have nobody to blame but themselves.
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Box score: Memphis 31, Miss. St. 29
Sept. 18, 2021 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium: Memphis 31, Mississippi St. 29
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Key stats and numbers to know against UTSA
Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground.
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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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