Tigers hang on for win over Navy to stay unbeaten
Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.Related story:
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September 2023
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Analyzing the Tigers’ running backs rotation
The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later.
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Nationally ranked Tigers defense faces new challenge from Navy
Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.
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Buckley: The Tigers belted Arkansas State, and they wore it proudly
Memphis comes up with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a 37-3 victory over the Red Wolves, and it has something to show for it.
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Tigers flaunt roster depth in consecutive blowout wins
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said during the offseason that he felt the roster depth was the strength of the team. The Tigers showcased some of that in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman and continued to display it Saturday in Jonesboro.
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An’Darius Coffey finds his place in Memphis football
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.
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Silverfield’s assessment after watching film; injuries update
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
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Buckley: Ryan Silverfield got a pit in his stomach. And a win.
Two interceptions and a lost fumble left the Tigers’ coach upset, but there was a lot to love about Memphis’ season opener.
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Silverfield: Defense ‘carried us’ in opening game win
The Tigers kept Bethune-Cookman’s offense out of the end zone in a dominating performance Saturday.
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Silverfield gives B- grade in 42-point win over Bethune-Cookman
“Happy with the end result, but (we’ve got) a ton of stuff we’ve got to work on and it starts with me,” the University of Memphis football coach said.
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Silverfield: Defense ‘carried us’ in opening game win
Tigers flex muscles in season-opener rout of Bethune-Cookman
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August 2023
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Martin: Can Ryan Silverfield win back the masses? It won’t be easy.
“The job in front of Silverfield is immense, and it’s not as simple as a win/loss record or a mediocre bowl game appearance.”
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Tigers take a day off to focus on interactions deeper than football
Memphis football players spent an afternoon hanging out with patients at the Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital before enjoying Fan Fest with Tiger fans.
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Arkansas-to-Memphis move rekindles Simeon Blair’s love for football
New Tigers safety Simeon Blair contemplated his future as the Razorbacks were busy beating Kansas in the crazy 2022 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Now, the safety is expected to play an integral role in Memphis’ 2023 secondary.
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Memphis Touchdown Club’s 2023 fall speakers series schedule is set
Eight-event series features three college coaches, including Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield. Tony Barnhart, “Mr. College Football,” kicks things off Aug. 28.
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Davion Carter found his confidence through ‘hours and hours of film’
Davion Carter has come a long way from the jitters he had during his first snap as a Tiger last season. That starts with watching film, and he’s passing down the habit to the younger players.
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Arkansas-to-Memphis move rekindles Simeon Blair’s love for football
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Receiver Joseph Scates says Tigers have ‘something special’ coming
It’s hard to gauge the level of production expected from this year’s Memphis football receivers, but senior Joseph Scates believes the Tigers are headed toward something worth talking about.
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Buckley: Tigers football camp is open. Put on the blinders, people.
Memphis opens preseason practice as Pac-12, Big 12 and Liberty Stadium talk swirls around a Ryan Silverfield-coached team that needs to show better than mere mediocrity.
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What to keep an eye on during Memphis football fall camp
The Tigers start fall camp on Wednesday, and here are three observations that weren’t completely answered during spring practices.
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Memphis Tigers football recruiting tracker: Class of 2024 commits
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July 2023
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Silverfield makes sure locker room jokes ‘don’t ever cross that line’ into hazing
After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.
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New-look AAC: ‘We just want to see who’s on top at the end’
Houston, Cincinnati and UCF are out; six former Conference USA schools are in. Shouldn’t Memphis automatically be a new AAC power?
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Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield weighs in on Liberty Stadium renovation funding
Some wonder if there will be enough money available to do things right at the Memphis Tigers’ football home.
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Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield helps out Mid-South Food Bank
Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.
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June 2023
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Transfer portal tracker: Memphis Tigers football
Multiple members of coach Ryan Silverfield’s 2022 team have entered the NCAA transfer portal and there are plenty of pickups too. Here’s a tracker.
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May 2023
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Tigers running backs coach talks about need for agility
Instead of relying on highlight spin moves and unnecessary dancing with defenders, Sean Dawkins teaches how to attack the correct angles.
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April 2023
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Cheat sheet for Tigers’ spring game
Here’s what to watch when Memphis holds is annual Friday Night Stripes football game at 7 p.m. Friday.
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