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As Memphis football fans prepare to follow the Tigers through spring ball, here are four observations/questions heading into the 2024 season. Tigers close to finalizing contract extension with Ryan SilverfieldRelated story:
Memphis starts spring practices on March 19 with the expectations of winning a conference championship. Head coach Ryan Silverfield says “putting the blinders on” and getting to work is the best way to get there.
Memphis will open its conference schedule against Navy for the third consecutive year when the Midshipmen play host to the Tigers on Sept. 21.
All 12 of the 2024 regular-season opponents for the Tigers football team are now set. Tigers Football Insider: Who will replace Memphis’ transfers in the Liberty Bowl?Related story:
Running back Blake Watson and linebacker Chandler Martin were named First Team All-AAC.
The Tulane defense leads the conference with 17 sacks and seven interceptions. The Green Wave also have one of the worst red zone offenses in the country.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the only way to reach the top of the conference is to beat the team that’s already there. That would be the preseason favorite Tulane, whom the Tigers face on Friday. Time set for Tigers game at UAB, date selected for Temple gameRelated story:
Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the Missouri loss and break down what Memphis must do to bounce back with a home win Saturday against Boise State.
The Tigers will start the 2023 season with three straight evening games. Former Tennessee defensive back transfers to Memphis Tigers Football Insider: Defense determined to gel, sooner than laterRelated stories:
An eight-win season seemed more probable when the Tigers were looking at a 4-1 record with seven games remaining. Now the Tigers need to win at least two of the last three just to reach a bowl game.
Tulane is allowing only 15.9 points per game and is one of the best in the country in limiting plays of at least 30 yards.
The Tigers haven’t won at Tulane without rushing for over 150 yards since beating the Green Wave 33-17 with 76 rushing yards in 2011.
Memphis linebacker Cincir Evans worked the night shift at FedEx to pay bills while still dedicating himself to an already rigorous schedule of a student-athlete. Tigers Football Insider: Laird Veatch optimistic about Friday’s attendanceRelated story:
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.
Both teams have a 100% conversion rate in the red zone and Temple has the third-most sacks in the country.
The Tigers have now been ranked fifth for two consecutive years.
History could be made in an otherwise mediocre season, depending on the Hawai’i Bowl.
The Tigers will be playing in their eighth straight bowl game, this one in a warm and far-flung locale, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Memphis loses three straight for the first time since 2015 season, is winless in AAC. Related stories:
But American Athletic Conference head Mike Aresco declined to say if any Big 12 schools have reached out to him.
The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Down multiple starters, the Tigers' defense made a key adjustment, and some well-timed offense led to a successful season opener and coach Ryan Silverfield's first victory.
Brady White threw for 275 yards and four touchdowns in the win against Arkansas State.
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