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January 2021
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Calkins: Brady White is the greatest winner to call the Liberty Bowl home
For White and the Liberty Bowl, it was love at first sight. On Saturday, White plans to bid farewell with another win.
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Tigers’ Brady White wins William V. Campbell Trophy
The Memphis quarterback adds the “academic Heisman” to his already loaded résumé.
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Who’s in, who’s out? A quick look at U of M football seniors’ status
Four Tigers have announced they will return, but the team awaits the decisions of three key players.
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December 2020
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Final top performers list: Brady White, Thomas Pickens lead the way
The Montgomery Bowl win was an example of how all three phases of the game clicked, and what can be expected next season.
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Calkins: Ja Morant and Brady White made it a memorable Memphis night
Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget.
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Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
The transformation of the Tigers’ defense foiled FAU’s attempt to rally in the Montgomery Bowl. Related story: Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
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Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro
The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU
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What they’re saying on Twitter: Memphis comes out on top in Montgomery Bowl
The Tigers’ mission: Break their five-game losing streak in bowl games.
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FAU defense is the Tigers’ biggest hurdle to snapping their bowl drought
Memphis will need to somehow achieve a balanced offensive attack.
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Five Memphis football players earn All-AAC honors, but key name missing
Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.
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Record-setting Brady White, Calvin Austin III lead top performers
The linebacking corps and Morris Joseph also made their impact in the Tigers’ 30-27 triumph against Houston.
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Calkins: Memphis puts a perfect ending on a perfectly crazy year
This Memphis football team isn’t the greatest team ever. But there’s never been one with a greater will to win.
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Short-handed Memphis survives Houston rally, 30-27
The Tigers closed the regular season with a dramatic finish on Riley Patterson’s 47-yard field goal as time expired.
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What Twitter’s saying in regular-season finale: FG gives Memphis 30-27 win over Houston
Brady White this afternoon became Memphis’ all-time passing yards leader; Calvin Austin III goes over 1,000-yard mark this season.
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Five ways the Tigers can extend their winning streak over Houston in regular-season finale
Keys for Memphis include protecting Brady White and keeping up with the Cougars’ quick receivers.
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Times have changed for Memphis’ offense: Less flash, more grind
The Tigers are “peeling back that onion” and seeing what existing layer can be used against Houston.
Related Story: Memphis-Houston kickoff time moved to afternoon
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Calkins: The Tigers aren’t having their greatest year ever (but, hey, neither are you)
Memphis lost to Tulane Saturday, ending any hope of reaching a fourth straight championship game. Maybe that means the season was unsuccessful. Or maybe, in the time of COVID, we should reevaluate what we mean by success.
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Does this season measure up to the Tigers’ new high standard?
The Tigers won’t be competing for an AAC title, but there’s still the possibility of finishing on a high note.
Related: Memphis loses to Tulane —and its shot at AAC title game
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Memphis loses to Tulane — and its shot at the AAC title game
The Tigers’ run game was quashed again, and Tulane’s freshman quarterback rose to the occasion.
Related: Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21
Does this season measure up to the Tigers new high standard?
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November 2020
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Tigers’ AAC championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy
University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy
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Keys for Memphis against Navy: Build a lead, feed Calvin Austin III
The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.
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Sustaining drives will be key for Memphis offense vs. Navy
The Tigers’ offense knows it has to take advantage of every down against the Midshipmen’s ability to eat the clock.
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Five standouts from the Tigers’ blowout win over Stephen F. Austin
JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense.
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Calvin Austin III, defense lead Memphis to crush SFA, 56-14
It was another typical, uneasy first half for the Tigers, but Austin helped them break down the wall.
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