Calvin Austin III’s status hangs in balance, along with Tigers’ season
The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.
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The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.
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With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week.
Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.
ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games.
The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year.
There will be three one-and-dones on this team, but one of them is not who you think.
Victories in at least two of the remaining three regular-season games would guarantee a winning season for the Tigers.
The Tigers, scoreless after regulation and two overtime periods, came through on penalty kicks.
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play.
SMU has only allowed five sacks this season and has the seventh-ranked offense in the country.
SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses.
The University of Memphis will be at home for three of the remaining four games of the season as it tries for an eighth consecutive bowl game appearance.
It will be the second 11 a.m. game for the Tigers this season and will be aired on ESPNU.
No, Memphis didn’t lose to UCF because of the coaching. Memphis lost to UCF because the program was down to its fourth quarterback.
Seven straight winning seasons and seven consecutive bowl games. It’s all on the line after Friday’s loss to UCF.
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What people said on social media about the Memphis football game against UCF at the Bounce House in Orlando.
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One report out of Texas alleges Memphis is “dragging its feet” on conference realignment. According to insiders, the truth is anything but that.
The Tigers are hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since September.
The American Athletic Conference, with the addition of six Conference USA members, now has an eastern toehold with Charlotte.
This edition of the Memphis basketball mailbag also tackles the Tigers’ preseason ranking.
Communication in an exceptionally noisy venue will be crucial for the Tigers as they try to get a win at UCF.