There are 15 article(s) tagged Brandon Thomas:

• October 2024

  • The resurgence of Brandon Thomas

    Brandon Thomas has worn many hats as a Tiger. He went from being the featured back in 2021 to a reduced role as a short-yardage specialist. He’s moved back into a bigger role this year.

    By Frank Bonner II October 18, 2024

• October 2023

  • Tigers football notebook: injuries, possible suspension shake up roster

    Kicker Seth Morgan has season-ending surgery. Kicker Tristian Vandenberg and running back Blake Watson are day to day.

     

    By Frank Bonner II October 16, 2023

• March 2023

  • Spring camp notebook: RB Brandon Thomas has offseason surgery

    Running back Brandon Thomas is out for the remainder of spring practices but coach Ryan Silverfield expects him to be back for fall training camp. In the meantime, Memphis spent much of Tuesday’s practice working on situational football.

    By Frank Bonner II March 28, 2023

• November 2022

  • Memphis RB Brandon Thomas out for rest of season

    Brandon Thomas leads the Tigers with nine rushing touchdowns. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 14, 2022

• August 2022

  • Tigers coach only hints at football depth chart (but Brandon Thomas shouldn’t worry)

    Tigers leaning toward Brandon Thomas to start at running back and receiver Eddie Lewis is a potential starter. Florida transfer Chris Howard has slight edge over David Kemp at kicker. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 23, 2022

• November 2021

  • Seth Henigan returns against SMU, Brandon Thomas ruled out

    Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 06, 2021

• October 2021

  • Memphis blows another lead for its second straight loss

    In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. 

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    By Frank Bonner II October 02, 2021

• September 2021

  • Silverfield understands Henigan, Thomas experiencing growing pains, but mistakes ‘can’t happen again’

    The Tigers coach still has confidence in key freshmen, even after costly fumbles against UTSA.

    By Frank Bonner II September 27, 2021

  • Key stats and numbers to know against UTSA

    Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 25, 2021

  • Next up: Tigers will have to protect QB from USTA’s top-10 defense

    The Tigers went head-to-head against an SEC defense last week. On Saturday, it’s UTSA and a defensive unit that allowed just eight rushing yards last week.

    By Frank Bonner II September 25, 2021

  • Brandon Thomas is great, but give some credit to the Tigers’ O-line

    The offensive line wasn’t pleased with last season’s performance; its improvements have helped Brandon Thomas become the No. 2 rusher in the country. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 21, 2021

  • Memphis’ offense wins out even as A-State makes late push

    Seth Henigan throws five TDs to Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes, but the Tigers’ defense allowed Arkansas State to produce 681 total yards. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 12, 2021

  • Calkins: A fireworks accident nearly ended his career. Now Brandon Thomas may be the star Memphis needs

    Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.

    By Geoff Calkins September 11, 2021

  • Calkins: Seth Henigan looked ‘fantastic,’ for openers

    Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 05, 2021

  • Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?

    The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.

    By Frank Bonner II September 05, 2021