‘Missed opportunities’ plague Tigers’ 2025 season
The Memphis Tigers had everything in front of them heading into November, but Thursday’s loss to Navy capped a disappointing month.
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November 2025
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Martin: Fire Silverfield? That seems unlikely.
Considering they were promised that the standard at Memphis would be maintained when Ryan Silverfield was hired, there are lots of reasons for Tigers fans to be ready to turn the page. Does that mean Memphis will be making a change at head coach?
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Silverfield says Memphis players ‘hungry to improve’ against Navy
The Memphis football season has not gone as planned, but head coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t concerned about the Tigers’ buy-in for the season finale.
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Buckley: Would Memphis football and basketball be better off with new coaches? Let’s explore.
Tiger sports fans aren’t happy, understandably so. Is it wise to change coaches? Or is it important to remember the grass isn’t always greener, as the ol’ adage goes?
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Tigers coach awaits word on status of injured quarterback
Brendon Lewis was injured in Memphis’ win over Rice in Houston.
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October 2025
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Buckley: The mission for Memphis is simple. Do not stumble. Again.
Coach Ryan Silverfield has a knack for winning the big one, but his Tigers football team cannot afford a costly loss to mediocre Rice.
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To boo or not to boo? What does Ryan Silverfield think about Tigers fans’ boos against USF?
The Tigers’ game against USF last Saturday was paused multiple times for injured South Florida players, eventually causing Memphis fans to boo.
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Memphis proved it is still an American title contender with win over USF
A meeting with South Florida was must-win for Memphis, which played like it down the stretch to upset the then-No. 18 Bulls. Now, every other game moving forward is must-win for the No. 25 Tigers, too.
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Can Memphis bounce back against USF and run the table in final stretch?
“All of our hopes, goals and dreams are still in front of us,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said after suffering a loss to UAB. Now, nationally ranked USF comes to town.
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Buckley: UAB put a world of hurt on the Tigers. The pain could prove costly.
The No. 22 Memphis Tigers lost a lot after falling to the Blazers in Birmingham, starting with their perfect record.
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How UAB firing Trent Dilfer impacts the Tigers’ game prep
UAB fired its head coach six days before playing Memphis. What challenges does the coaching change present for the Tigers?
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Silverfield: ‘We’re going to see what we’re all about, right?’
The Memphis Tigers are off this week, and are spending the extra time finding ways to improve before playing traveling to UAB on Oct. 18.
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Buckley: Memphis’ secret is out. The respect must continue to be earned.
The Memphis Tigers are nationally ranked for the first time this season, appearing in both polls. Now they must prove they’re for real.
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Tigers quarterback isn’t a fan of sliding. There’s a better option.
Memphis QB Brendon Lewis isn’t afraid to take a hit. It would be better if he didn’t always do it, though.
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September 2025
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Ryan Silverfield addresses running up the score against FAU
After the Tigers had their win sealed at Florida Atlantic, some fans wondered why Memphis scored again. Ryan Silverfield tackles the issue.
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Martin: On road at FAU, Memphis and Ryan Silverfield ace a big test
“The backdrop of Memphis football’s game against Florida Atlantic was never going to compare to last weekend’s against Arkansas. But make no mistake: This game was still a huge test. The Tigers passed with flying colors.”
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Another SEC team bites the dust. Can Memphis ride the wave to a league title?
The American Conference has produced six power conference victories this season, creating a clear path for the league champion to reach the College Football Playoff. Will the Tigers take advantage of the opportunity?
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Memphis hasn’t narrowed down a go-to receiver. For coach Ryan Silverfield, that’s not a problem.
Five different receivers have three catches or more after the first two games. That receivers’ room is producing by committee, and Ryan Silverfield says the variety is a positive.
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Buckley: Brendon Lewis will take a hit. Not too many, Ryan Silverfield hopes.
“I do have to do a better job, kind of protecting myself and not taking hits that are unnecessary,” Memphis Tigers QB Brendon Lewis said. “But I like taking those hits. ... It kind of calms me down and gets me in the flow of the game.”
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August 2025
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Buckley: Memphis’ opener was all about business. Especially for Brendon Lewis.
The 2025 college football season has opened in chaos, but not in Memphis. The Tigers were all business in taking care of Chattanooga in their season opener.
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Memphis Tigers’ defense flashes winning potential
Nine tackles-for-loss, DeMarco Ward’s pick-six highlight a good day at the office for the Memphis defense.
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Pressure to win the conference remains for Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ chances of winning the American Conference, the backup quarterback situation and what to expect in the season opener.
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Breaking down the Tigers football’s depth chart
The Tigers released their first depth chart of the 2025 season. Part of the two-deep was expected, but one omission raised eyebrows.
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Which big guys will block for the Tigers this season?
The Tigers start the season against Chattanooga on Aug. 30, and coach Ryan Silverfield gave insight into the offensive line depth chart earlier this week.
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Brendon Lewis won Tigers QB battle with consistency, coach says
Coach Ryan Silverfield named Nevada transfer Brendon Lewis as the starter earlier this week following a competition with true freshman AJ Hill and redshirt freshman Arrington Maiden.
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