Martin: Memphis football wins again. That should be good enough
If Memphis was in the discussion for a College Football Playoff appearance, their method of victory would matter. But that’s not the world that program lives in, right now.
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If Memphis was in the discussion for a College Football Playoff appearance, their method of victory would matter. But that’s not the world that program lives in, right now.
Another slow start, an ineffective ground game, a weird interception and a low blow all hurt Memphis in Friday’s loss to Tulane.
Memphis Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner and senior writer Tim Buckley join host Greg Gaston on this week’s edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston to discuss how important this week’s game against Tulane is in coach Ryan Silverfield’s tenure.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the only way to reach the top of the conference is to beat the team that’s already there. That would be the preseason favorite Tulane, whom the Tigers face on Friday. Time set for Tigers game at UAB, date selected for Temple gameRelated story:
The Tigers have attracted several transfers who either came from bigger programs or had offers from larger schools. A few of the SEC transfers offered insight on why they chose Memphis.
The Memphis receiver has five catches for 102 yards and a touchdown in the third game of the best three-game stretch of his college career.
After the Broncos had cut the Tigers’ lead to three midway through the fourth, Memphis responded with a time-consuming march that left no room for doubt. Or a comeback.
As they prepare for Boise State, the Tigers are 8-for-9 on fourth-down conversion attempts this year. Memphis is tied with Penn State for the fifth-best success rate (88.9%) in the country
Missouri’s Tigers beat coach Ryan Silverfield’s previously undefeated American Athletic Conference Memphis Tigers 34-27 in an ESPNU-televised game in The Dome at America’s Center.
Chicago Bears safety Quindell Johnson said it “was a good day for Memphis” after he grabbed his first NFL interception on the same day his former Memphis Tiger teammate Calvin Austin III scored his first NFL touchdown as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Tigers Football Insider: Offense looks to limit ‘drive killers’Related story:
The officials told Memphis that it had to use a kicking tee with its late-game onside kick against Missouri. The SEC informed coach Ryan Silverfield the following morning that the referees were wrong.
A win against a Missouri team that just beat previously ranked No. 15 Kansas State would solidify that Memphis is headed in the right direction of what it hopes will be a special season. Related story:
Memphis was 0-4 in one-possession games last season. The Tigers finally got over the hump with a 28-24 win against Navy.
Seth Henigan took some hard hits in Memphis win over Navy on Thursday night, but he will have some extra rest before the Tigers face Missouri next.
Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.Related story:
The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later.
Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.Related story:
Memphis comes up with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a 37-3 victory over the Red Wolves, and it has something to show for it.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said during the offseason that he felt the roster depth was the strength of the team. The Tigers showcased some of that in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman and continued to display it Saturday in Jonesboro. Related stories:
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.Related story:
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
Two interceptions and a lost fumble left the Tigers’ coach upset, but there was a lot to love about Memphis’ season opener.
The Tigers kept Bethune-Cookman’s offense out of the end zone in a dominating performance Saturday.
“Happy with the end result, but (we’ve got) a ton of stuff we’ve got to work on and it starts with me,” the University of Memphis football coach said. Silverfield: Defense ‘carried us’ in opening game win Tigers flex muscles in season-opener rout of Bethune-CookmanRelated stories:
“The job in front of Silverfield is immense, and it’s not as simple as a win/loss record or a mediocre bowl game appearance.”