There are 33 article(s) tagged 2021 college football season:

• September 2021

  • Tigers start smoothly, stumble at finish as UTSA ends home winning streak

    UTSA, with a top-10 defense in the nation, clamped down on Memphis in the second half.

    By Frank Bonner II September 25, 2021

  • Box score: Memphis 42, Nicholls State 17

    Sept. 4, 2021: University of Memphis (1-0) defeats Nicholls State (0-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 04, 2021

  • Grant Gunnell in shorts during warmups; Seth Henigan likely starter

    All signs point to Henigan to get the first official start to lead the Tigers into the 2021 season.

    By Frank Bonner II September 04, 2021

  • Calkins: In a time of trial, Memphis football (and tailgating!) endures

    The pandemic continues and conference realignment does not appear to be going well for the Memphis Tigers. But amid the gloom, there is reason to celebrate. Tiger tailgating is back!

    By Geoff Calkins September 03, 2021

  • Extra eligibility benefits fifth-year seniors, and Tigers by extension

    The Tigers are entering the 2021 season with a veteran presence in the locker room that is unprecedented.

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2021

  • Memphis, Nicholls State have multiple connections

    Nicholls State has one Memphis native on its roster and two former Tigers, among other connections between the schools.

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2021

  • For John Tate IV, journey back to defensive line was long time coming

    Fans can expect to see a better, quicker version of Tate than they saw two years ago, when he suffered an Achilles injury.

    By Frank Bonner II September 02, 2021

  • College football is back — and so is tailgating

    Tailgating and socializing among Tigers fans like Shawn Massey can feel just as important as the game itself.

    By Frank Bonner II September 01, 2021

• August 2021

  • Top observations from the Memphis football depth chart

    The running back appears to be set, but a number of spots on defense remain undecided.

    By Frank Bonner II August 30, 2021

  • Calkins: Ryan Silverfield not losing sleep over QBs — but you can!

    Ryan Silverfield declined to name a starting QB heading into Saturday’s opener against Nicholls State. It’s not the first time that has happened at Memphis — but it’s not great.

    By Geoff Calkins August 30, 2021

  • Memphis linebacker’s faith has restored his joy on the field

    The fifth-year linebacker’s walk with God has turned him into a better player and teammate. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 28, 2021

  • First kickoff coming up, but Tigers still selecting starting QB

    Grant Gunnell is day to day because of an injury, and coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t ready for any announcement.

    By Frank Bonner II August 23, 2021

  • Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell back at practice

    The Arizona transfer had missed at least the past two practices. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 20, 2021

  • Tigers partner with Kroger for football season opener

    Tickets for the Sept. 4 game, where the University of Memphis will face Nicholls State University, will be discounted to $10, with $1 being donated to the Mid-South Food Bank for each ticket sold.

    By Frank Bonner II August 19, 2021

  • Memphis quarterback Grant Gunnell is day to day

    The Arizona transfer was not seen at practice Wednesday.

    By Frank Bonner II August 18, 2021

  • Charles Bankins brings NFL approach to Tigers special teams

    Bankins is placing his players in the best position to produce quality film for potential NFL scouts. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 17, 2021

  • Tigers use competition to forge new offensive line

    Tigers offensive line coach Jim Bridge is counting on position battles improving the overall work ethic of his group.

    By Frank Bonner II August 13, 2021

  • Day 1 of Tigers football camp, and it’s time to get familiar

    Coach Ryan Silverfield, starting his second full season, sees it as time to get back to basics.

    By Frank Bonner II August 06, 2021

  • Last season’s numbers bring only new demands on Calvin Austin III

    The Memphis Tigers wide receiver will have to adjust to a new quarterback, but the expectations have risen.

    By Frank Bonner II August 05, 2021

  • AAC commissioner denies colluding with ESPN on conference realignment

    But American Athletic Conference head Mike Aresco declined to say if any Big 12 schools have reached out to him.

    By Frank Bonner II August 04, 2021

• July 2021

  • Calvin Austin III, Quindell Johnson named to major watchlists

    Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.

    By Steven Johnson July 19, 2021

  • Tigers defensive coordinator opens 2021 Touchdown Club schedule

    Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.

    By John Varlas July 06, 2021

• June 2021

  • Memphis football lands fourth commitment

    Georgia tight end Andrew Lane is the Tigers’ second commit this week

    By Steven Johnson June 09, 2021

• May 2021

  • Kickoff times announced for seven Memphis Tigers games

    The football season opener on Sept. 4 vs. Nicholls State is scheduled for 6 p.m.

    By Steven Johnson May 27, 2021

• March 2021

  • Memphis’ Kylan Watkins heard the criticism; now he’ll set the tone

    The Tigers’ running backs are determined to quiet the critics in 2021.

    By Steven Johnson March 31, 2021