Memphis vs. Houston: Both teams thrive in the second half
The Tigers are a strong second-half team but can’t afford to have another slow start against a Houston team that also plays its best football in the second half.
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October 2022
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Calkins: Ryan Silverfield is right. Memphis doesn’t have to apologize for 4-1.
Being 4-1 means never having to say you’re sorry. And the Tigers are 4-1. On a strange, sputtering, but ultimately triumphant day for Memphis football. (Did we mention that the Tigers are 4-1?)
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For the Tigers to contend for an AAC title, the offense must improve
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.
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Box Score: Memphis 24, Temple 3
Box score from the Memphis-Temple game played Saturday, Oct. 1, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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September 2022
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Key stats and numbers for a potential fourth straight Tigers win
Both teams have a 100% conversion rate in the red zone and Temple has the third-most sacks in the country.
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Tigers defender is a jack-of-all-trades
Jaylon Allen is listed as a defensive lineman but his role for the Tigers over the years can’t be described by just one position.
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Why Memphis punter chose football over soccer
Joe Doyle’s decision has turned out well for the nation’s leading punter.
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NFL Week 3: Notable performances from Tigers
Tony Pollard had a season-high 105 rushing yards and Antonio Gibson scored a touchdown in back-to-back weeks.
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Silverfield will take wins however they come
Last week’s win wasn’t pretty but the Tigers coach isn’t complaining about the outcome.
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Tigers defense scores twice in win over North Texas
The Tigers scored two defensive touchdowns for the first time since 2014 on the way to earning a 44-34 win over North Texas for their third-consecutive win.
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On a day where defense takes a starring role, Tigers did it for Danton
Two pick-sixes and a fumble recovery deep in North Texas territory boosted Memphis in the second half. The Tigers’ defense honored Danton Barto, the University of Memphis’ all-time leader in tackles, died in August of 2021.
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Box Score: Memphis 44, North Texas 34
Box score for the Memphis-North Texas college football game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24.
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Memphis defense wants to show ‘that’s who we are’
The Memphis defense isn’t satisfied with just one breakout game. The Tigers want it to become a trend. Linebacker Xavier ‘Zay’ Cullens said, “I don’t want it to seem like we got lucky. I want people to understand that’s who we really are.”
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Key stats and numbers for the Tigers against North Texas
The Memphis offense should have a solid day against one of the worst defenses in the country.
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Memphis will open 2023 football season with Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman will replace the Mean Green as a non-conference opponent.
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U of M updates Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium gameday procedures
The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.
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Hero or zero: The life of a college football QB
Seth Henigan keeps the same approach whether he’s being praised or criticized on social media.
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Missouri looks to potentially buy out of next year’s game at Memphis
The exit fee for the contract that was signed in 2010 is $250,000, according to the source. The discussions between the two programs are expected to be settled within the next few weeks.
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Tigers assistant football coach grew up in a coaching family
Tigers tight ends coach Brad Salem grew up as a coach’s kid and became one himself. His two sons Eli and Jeremiah are on track to follow the same trend.
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NFL Week 2: Notable performances from Tigers
Three former Tigers running backs scored their first touchdown of the season.
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Tigers football notebook: Silverfield wants improved special teams and less missed tackles
Coach Ryan Silverfield is looking for the Tigers to improve on their shortcomings from the 44-32 win over Arkansas State.
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Memphis vs. Temple kickoff time announced
Memphis will kick off against Temple on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and will be aired on ESPNU, the AAC announced on Monday.
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Late push lifts Tigers to a win over Arkansas State
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.
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Caden Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’
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U of M addresses ticketing problems
Some fans missed part of the game because they were still in line waiting to be let in the stadium after the game had already started. The home opener on Saturday was the first game that the Tigers had all digital passes for game tickets and parking.
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Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’
Former walk-on quarterback Caden Prieskorn has become a go-to receiver and a key blocker in the run game.
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