There are 29 article(s) tagged Calvin Austin III:

• January 2021

  • Tigers’ leading receiver Austin returning for 2021 season

    Calvin Austin III had 11 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards this season.

    By Steven Johnson January 15, 2021

• December 2020

  • 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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    By Steven Johnson December 24, 2020

  • FAU defense is the Tigers’ biggest hurdle to snapping their bowl drought

    Memphis will need to somehow achieve a balanced offensive attack.

    By Steven Johnson December 21, 2020

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson December 15, 2020

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson December 13, 2020

  • 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. 
    Related article: Memphis finds a building block for the future in Jaylon Allen

    By Steven Johnson December 12, 2020

  • 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.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 12, 2020

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson December 11, 2020

  • 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

    By Steven Johnson December 11, 2020

  • Five keys for Memphis against Tulane in crucial AAC game

    The rise of running back Asa Martin and zeroing in on a young Tulane quarterback could be part of the Tigers’ plan.

    By Steven Johnson December 04, 2020

• November 2020

  • 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

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy

    Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 28, 2020

  • 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.

    By Steven Johnson November 28, 2020

  • Ten things Memphis sports fans should be thankful for this year

    From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.

    By Drew Hill November 26, 2020

  • Five standouts from the Tigers’ blowout win over Stephen F. Austin

    JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense. 

    By Steven Johnson November 22, 2020

  • 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.
    Related articles: Marquavius Weaver adds much-needed jolt to Memphis ground game

    What they're saying on Twitter: Memphis finally gets a big win

    By Steven Johnson November 22, 2020

  • Calkins: A day — and a lesson — worth celebrating at the Liberty Bowl

    It wasn’t the biggest win of the season for Memphis football. But it was a joyous day just the same.

    By Geoff Calkins November 21, 2020

  • How the Tigers can elevate their offense from very good to great

    Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Johns gives his unit a B-minus. Here’s what it needs to do.

    By Steven Johnson November 17, 2020

  • Memphis’ top performers vs. USF include a record setter, key defender

    The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.

    By Steven Johnson November 08, 2020

  • Four keys: What Memphis needs to do against South Florida

    After getting blown out last week, the Tigers should be looking at this as a chance to fix some issues.

    By Steven Johnson November 06, 2020

  • Stung by enormous loss, Tigers regroup to regain pride ‘Memphis way’

    The team gets a welcome change in practice routine as it preps for South Florida.

    By Steven Johnson November 03, 2020

• October 2020

  • Top performers in win over Temple: Defense leads the way

    But let’s give some credit to the offensive line as well.

    By Steven Johnson October 26, 2020

  • Calkins: A year later, the Memphis Tigers get their revenge

    This time, the Tigers defeated the Temple Owls, and it was sweet for Joey Magnifico and Memphis fans everywhere.

    By Geoff Calkins October 24, 2020

  • Memphis-Temple preview: 5 keys to a Tigers victory

    The plan must include limiting turnovers and not allowing big plays. 

    By Steven Johnson October 23, 2020

  • Five standouts from Memphis’ historic win vs. UCF

    The first victory in 30 years against the Knights wouldn’t have been possible without a litany of heroic performances. Here are five stars from the University of Memphis’ historic comeback win vs. UCF

    By Steven Johnson October 19, 2020