There are 90 article(s) tagged Memphis Showboats:

• May 2025

  • Showboats fall 19-9 to Battlehawks for another disappointing loss

    Memphis has only won three of its last 17 games since the start of the 2024 season. No other team in the league has more than Memphis’ 14 losses during that span.

    By Frank Bonner II May 11, 2025

  • A mother’s viral post sparked ill son’s special bond with Showboats player

    Eight-year-old Landon Binkley was hospitalized from November 2023 to February 2024. Former Tennessee Titans and current Memphis Showboats cornerback Eric Garror has been in his life ever since. 

    By Frank Bonner II May 11, 2025

  • Memphis Showboats fall by one point again to Houston

    The Showboats’ next game will be Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. when they host the St. Louis Battlehawks at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 03, 2025

• April 2025

  • Showboats beat Birmingham to snap four-game 2025 losing streak

    Memphis goes to overtime before securing its first win of the 2025 UFL season.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 26, 2025

  • Showboats fall to 0-4 after loss at Michigan

    The Memphis Showboats were only down by five at halftime, but were shut out in the second half at Michigan.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 19, 2025

  • Showboats head coach steps down

    Offensive line coach Jim Turner is Memphis’ interim head coach for the remainder of the season. 

    By Frank Bonner II April 16, 2025

  • Showboats in a hole after falling to Houston

    Even after a mid-game quarterback change, the UFL’s Memphis Showboats dropped to an 0-3 with their 18-17 loss to the Houston Roughnecks.

    By Tim Buckley April 12, 2025

  • Memphis Showboats still seeking first win, before it’s way too late

    Either Memphis or Houston is guaranteed its first UFL victory while the other will drop to 0-3.

    By Frank Bonner II April 11, 2025

  • Showboats start season 0-2 after loss to Defenders

    Despite holding a slim lead early in the fourth quarter, the Memphis Showboats lost their first road game of the season.

    By Frank Bonner II April 05, 2025

  • Showboats coach Ken Whisenhunt returns from leave of absence

    Memphis head coach Ken Whisenhunt will be on the sideline when the UFL’s Showboats visit the DC Defenders on Saturday night.

    By Frank Bonner II April 04, 2025

  • Showboats interim coach will keep same offensive system in season opener

    Offensive line coach Jim Turner is stepping in for head coach Ken Whisenhunt, who stepped down for personal reasons. Turner said the Showboats will run Whisenhunt’s offense.

    By Frank Bonner II April 02, 2025

• March 2025

  • Showboats have slow start to 2025 season on field and in stands

    Memphis drops season opener 26-12 to Michigan Panthers. 

    By Frank Bonner II March 31, 2025

• February 2025

  • UFL optimistic about Showboats connecting with Memphis fan base

    The Showboats are looking to create a better product on the field while also creating fan excitement this UFL season. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 11, 2025

  • Showboats announce coaching staff hires

    New Memphis Showboats head coach Ken Whisenhunt has finalized his coaching staff. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 05, 2025

• January 2025

  • Two former Tigers have pro plans with the UFL’s Memphis Showboats

    If all goes well, former Memphis Tigers defensive lineman Jaylon Allen and receiver Joe Scates will be back at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium playing in the United Football League. 

    By Frank Bonner II January 13, 2025

  • UFL releases 2025 Showboats schedule

    The United Football League has released the Memphis Showboats’ 2025 schedule, including five home games.

    By Tim Buckley January 02, 2025

• September 2024

  • Memphis Showboats name new coach, general manager

    The UFL’s Memphis franchise has its replacement for coach, general manager after a 2-8 season in 2024.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 23, 2024

  • United Football League, Memphis Showboats to return in March

    The league’s 2025 season will kick off on a new night, adding Friday night football to its spring schedule. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 17, 2024

  • Memphis Showboats player Diondre Overton dies

    In 2024, Overton played in seven games for the UFL’s Showboats, catching 3 passes for 33 yards.

    By The Associated Press September 08, 2024

• August 2024

  • Memphis Showboats head coach will not return in 2025

    After leading the Showboats to a 2-8 record in his one and only season, Memphis and head coach John DeFilippo have parted ways. The team’s general manager is out too.

    By Tim Buckley August 10, 2024

• July 2024

  • Showboats pick Kansas QB, Tigers’ Blake Watson in UFL Draft

    Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was the first overall pick in the 2024 UFL Draft by the Memphis Showboats who also selected former Tiger running back Blake Watson.

    By Frank Bonner II July 17, 2024

• June 2024

  • Showboats’ Daewood Davis signs NFL contract

    Daewood Davis tied for second in the UFL with five touchdown catches this past season. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 18, 2024

  • Buckley: Survival in Memphis no easy chore for the Showboats

    What will it take for survival in a Memphis market that tends to spit out its minor-league football franchises like pickled pig tongue? 

    By Tim Buckley June 08, 2024

  • Memphis Showboats receiver Daewood Davis named to All-UFL team

    The five touchdown passes by Daewood Davis were tied for the second-most in the league. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 05, 2024

  • Showboats end tough UFL season on a high note

    It was the first win for Memphis since the team beat the Roughnecks in the season opener on March 31.

    By Frank Bonner II June 02, 2024