Tigers defense scores twice in win over North Texas
The Tigers scored two defensive touchdowns for the first time since 2014 on the way to earning a 44-34 win over North Texas for their third-consecutive win.Related stories:
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September 2022
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On a day where defense takes a starring role, Tigers did it for Danton
Two pick-sixes and a fumble recovery deep in North Texas territory boosted Memphis in the second half. The Tigers’ defense honored Danton Barto, the University of Memphis’ all-time leader in tackles, died in August of 2021.
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Box Score: Memphis 44, North Texas 34
Box score for the Memphis-North Texas college football game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24.
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Memphis defense wants to show ‘that’s who we are’
The Memphis defense isn’t satisfied with just one breakout game. The Tigers want it to become a trend. Linebacker Xavier ‘Zay’ Cullens said, “I don’t want it to seem like we got lucky. I want people to understand that’s who we really are.”
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Key stats and numbers for the Tigers against North Texas
The Memphis offense should have a solid day against one of the worst defenses in the country.
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Memphis will open 2023 football season with Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman will replace the Mean Green as a non-conference opponent.
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U of M updates Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium gameday procedures
The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.
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Hero or zero: The life of a college football QB
Seth Henigan keeps the same approach whether he’s being praised or criticized on social media.
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Missouri looks to potentially buy out of next year’s game at Memphis
The exit fee for the contract that was signed in 2010 is $250,000, according to the source. The discussions between the two programs are expected to be settled within the next few weeks.
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Tigers assistant football coach grew up in a coaching family
Tigers tight ends coach Brad Salem grew up as a coach’s kid and became one himself. His two sons Eli and Jeremiah are on track to follow the same trend.
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NFL Week 2: Notable performances from Tigers
Three former Tigers running backs scored their first touchdown of the season.
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Tigers football notebook: Silverfield wants improved special teams and less missed tackles
Coach Ryan Silverfield is looking for the Tigers to improve on their shortcomings from the 44-32 win over Arkansas State.
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Memphis vs. Temple kickoff time announced
Memphis will kick off against Temple on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and will be aired on ESPNU, the AAC announced on Monday.
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Late push lifts Tigers to a win over Arkansas State
Sophomore quarterback Seth Henigan threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns to lead Memphis to a win in its home opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Caden Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’
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U of M addresses ticketing problems
Some fans missed part of the game because they were still in line waiting to be let in the stadium after the game had already started. The home opener on Saturday was the first game that the Tigers had all digital passes for game tickets and parking.
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Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’
Former walk-on quarterback Caden Prieskorn has become a go-to receiver and a key blocker in the run game.
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Two Tigers are no longer on the roster
A pair of players are no longer with the program, a University of Memphis spokesperson confirmed Saturday.
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Key stats and numbers for the Tigers’ home opener
Arkansas State hasn’t committed a turnover in the first two games but it’s going against a Memphis defense that already has five takeaways.
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The deep ball might be the answer to the Tigers’ run game
“To open up the run game you’ve got to be good in the throw game,” Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said.
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Gabe Rogers has always been a receiver at heart
Playing receiver has always been in Gabe Rogers’ heart, but it took a few years to get back to that position. Now he’s taking advantage of the opportunity.
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NFL Week 1: Notable performances from former Tigers
Antonio Gibson racked up 130 yards of total offense in to help the Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-22.
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Tigers AD Laird Veatch: New digital tickets are ‘more customer friendly’
The Tigers will have electronic ticketing for games, which will include the parking passes. But paper tickets are still available. And Saturday’s home opener will have more visible police presence.
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No place like home for the Tigers
The Tigers have four consecutive home games starting with Saturday’s home opener against Arkansas State. Memphis is 11-2 at home the last two seasons.
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Tigers AD Laird Veatch: New digital tickets are ‘more customer friendly’
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Tigers’ offense clicks in road win at Navy
It was the most points the University of Memphis has ever scored in Annapolis, defeating the Midshipmen.
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Calkins: How did Memphis beat Navy? By letting Seth be Seth.
When you’ve got Seth Henigan, who needs a running game? The Memphis Tigers won their first game of the season — and their first road game in exactly a year— by letting Seth be Seth.
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