There are 27 article(s) tagged SMU football:

• October 2020

  • Tigers’ rally comes up short against SMU, 30-27

    Memphis, which hadn’t played in a game since Sept. 5, fell behind 24-3 before tying the game in the second half.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2020

  • Here are five bright spots from Memphis’ loss to SMU

    Quindell Johnson and Dreke Clark lead the list of top performers.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2020

  • Calkins: It would’ve been a helluva story, but Memphis screwed up the end

    After a month of adversity, this could have been the ultimate example of resilience.

    By Geoff Calkins October 03, 2020

  • Should Memphis defense’s slow starts worry Tigers fans?

    Solutions are needed with a showdown against UCF looming.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

  • Live tweets: SMU squeaks past Memphis, 30-27

    Late field goal lifts Mustangs.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 03, 2020

  • Memphis-SMU preview: The return of Jacobi Francis

    Here are five keys to a victory as the Tigers play their first game since Sept. 5.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

• September 2020

  • Handling SMU pass rush essential for Memphis offense, and especially Brady White

    The Mustangs have been among the country’s best at rushing the passer.

    By Steven Johnson September 30, 2020

• November 2019

  • Memphis Tigers rise three spots to No. 18 in second College Football Playoff Rankings

    Memphis moved up three spots in the College Football Playoff Rankings, but still sits behind Cincinnati among the non-Power Five teams.

    By Jonah Jordan November 12, 2019

  • Calkins: A toast to the greatest day in Memphis football history

    Memphis defeated 15th-ranked SMU at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a day that will be remembered for a very long time. 

    By Geoff Calkins November 03, 2019

  • Victory over SMU moves Tigers up in AP, Coaches poll

    Tigers use victory over previous undefeated SMU to rise in polls.

    By Jonah Jordan November 03, 2019

  • ESPN crowns The King as guest picker for College GameDay on Beale Street

    All of the speculation regarding the guest picker for college games on Saturday's ESPN broadcast. All hail the King of Prognosticating. 

    By Clay Bailey November 03, 2019

  • Brady White, Memphis bring excitement in 54-48 win over No. 15 SMU

    Brady White and the Memphis offense continue their hot streak with a 54-48 win over SMU, putting the Tigers in control of the AAC West.

    By Jonah Jordan November 03, 2019

  • Memphis football: Antonio Gibson sets mark in victory over SMU

    Antonio Gibson came up big in every single way for the Tigers Saturday night against SMU. 

    By Drew Hill November 03, 2019

  • TIGERS WIN!

    Brady White threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns, Antonio Gibson had a school-record 386 all-purpose yards with three scores and No. 24 Memphis held off No. 15 SMU 54-48 Saturday night to cap the biggest day yet in Tigers' football history.

    By The Associated Press November 02, 2019

  • Memphis fans grateful for ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

    ESPN's "College GameDay" made its way to Memphis for the first time before the University of Memphis showdown with SMU Saturday night and Tigers fans show their gratitude during an all-day party on Beale Street.

    By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2019

  • Running back Kenneth Gainwell ‘extra focused’ against SMU

    Memphis Tiger running back Kenneth Gainwell enters this weekend's primetime matchup with the No. 15 SMU Mustangs extra focused. 

    By Jonah Jordan November 02, 2019

  • Game Day: Memphis-SMU face each other in Tigers biggest game of season

    After a week of hoopla surrounding ESPN GameDay, it's time for the main event as the nationally ranked Tigers and Mustangs battle for the top spot in the AAC's West Division.

    By The Associated Press, Clay Bailey November 02, 2019

• October 2019

  • GameDay: Some things to know about college football’s premier pregame show

    ESPN’s College GameDay coming to town means more than a simple pregame broadcast. The show features the local fan base, the host school and other activities with the host city as the backdrop.

    By Jonah Jordan October 31, 2019

  • Calkins: Lee Corso and the city of Memphis go way, way back

    Lee Corso will be making his 341st GameDay prediction on Beale Street this week. The safest prediction? There will be laughs. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 31, 2019

  • Tigers-SMU nearing sellout for nationally televised showdown

    Coach Mike Norvell and the Memphis Tigers are hoping Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be sold out against the SMU Mustangs.

    By Jonah Jordan October 30, 2019

  • GameDay layout expected to highlight Beale Street business fronts, Handy Park

    The location of things associated with ESPN's College GameDay are starting to emerge with work downtown starting to move quickly after the Elton John concert Wednesday night.

    By Jonah Jordan October 30, 2019

  • Rece Davis: ESPN hopes GameDay on Beale Street is ‘giant extravaganza’

    ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and company are excited to get to Memphis this week. 

    By Drew Hill October 29, 2019

  • Calkins: Beale Street is the right spot for GameDay

    ESPN had their options on where to film GameDay. Tiger Lane. In the end, there was only one perfect place perfectly unique to this unique college city: the intersection of B.B. King and Beale Street.

    By Geoff Calkins October 28, 2019

  • GameDay announces pregame show headed to Memphis

    After quite the delay, ESPN has decided to use the Bluff City as the backdrop for its College GameDay pregame show that sets the stage for Saturday's slate of NCAA contests.

    By Jonah Jordan October 28, 2019

  • Tigers-SMU potential candidate for ESPN’s College GameDay

    ESPN's College GameDay could be headed to Memphis for the Nov. 2 matchup with undefeated SMU. But there are a number of factors that must land right if the pregame show is based in Memphis.

    By Jonah Jordan October 26, 2019