AAC announces Memphis football conference opponents through 2026
The Tigers will play UAB every year through 2026. The full list of nonconference and conference opponents are set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
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The Tigers will play UAB every year through 2026. The full list of nonconference and conference opponents are set for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
“It does me no good to sit here and say would have, could have, should have and I don’t allow our players to do it,” Silverfield said. “We don’t make excuses. We go out there and charge away.”
The Tigers are 4-1 when the tight end scores at least one touchdown, and he’s become arguably the team’s most important offensive player beside quarterback Seth Henigan. Related story:
Memphis beat top-seeded host UCF and will face SMU in Sunday’s title game at Orlando.
Only two teams have scored more than 20 points against the Knights this year, but the Tigers haven’t scored less than 23 all season.
The defense is going to have its hands full against a physical UCF team that averages the eighth-most rushing yards in the country at more than 244 rushing yards per game.
In this year’s preseason KenPom ratings, Memphis came in at No. 34 nationally and No. 2 in the AAC.
One of the best red zone offenses in the country based on conversion percentage is clashing against one of the best red zone defenses in the country Saturday night when the Tigers take on the Pirates.
Asa Martin’s versatility has always helped the Tigers in the back end of the season. Memphis could use that extra production during this tough three-game stretch.
Memphis was the only team to have more than one of its players receive All-AAC first-team honors. Houston was picked to win the AAC in the preseason coaches poll.
The late-game collapse has fans wondering if the Tigers can recover from such a demoralizing loss. Head coach Ryan Silverfield believes they can. Related story:
Kickoff time is set for the Tigers’ Oct. 22 game against Tulane in New Orleans, which will be aired on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
Limiting Houston receiver Nathaniel Dell and stopping the Cougars on third down could be keys to victory for the Tigers.
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey made it obvious that the message this week heading into the home game against Houston at 6:30 p.m. on Friday was paying attention to the details.
It’s hard to tell if the Tigers are poised to take advantage of the opportunity they’ve created for themselves with the offense looking so shaky in the past two weeks.
Before his team takes on the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a preview of a future American Athletic Conference matchup, Baker said he’s as confident as ever in the Tigers’ brand and the new-look league.
Here’s a breakdown of all 10 of Memphis’ AAC opponents this season.Related stories:
Memphis will begin conference play at home on Dec. 29 against South Florida. The Tigers end the season with a home game against Houston.
Coach Ryan Silverfield is looking for the Tigers to improve on their shortcomings from the 44-32 win over Arkansas State. Related story:
Memphis will kick off against Temple on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and will be aired on ESPNU, the AAC announced on Monday.
Sophomore quarterback Seth Henigan threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns to lead Memphis to a win in its home opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Caden Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’Related stories:
Kerrick Jackson would be the first Black baseball coach in the Memphis program’s history.
The five Tigers games are afternoon or early evening kickoffs; the AutoZone Liberty Bowl will be at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 28.
Dawkins replaces Anthony Jones Jr., who left for TCU.
Even after the energizing regular-season finale win over Houston, the Tigers want to eliminate any doubts about NCAA.