There are 19 article(s) tagged Sutton Smith:

• September 2025

  • Georgia natives show out for Tigers in Atlanta

    Three Memphis players from the Atlanta area — Sutton Smith, Makari Bodiford and DeMarco Ward — put on a show in the Tigers’ 38-16 win at Center Parc Stadium.

    By Frank Bonner II September 07, 2025

• August 2025

  • Almost a year after his last game, this Tigers running back’s return was ‘all gas, no brakes’

    Last year, Sutton Smith tore his ACL during the Tigers’ first game, and his 2024 season was over in less than 15 minutes of game time. This year, things were different. 

    By Frank Bonner II August 31, 2025

  • Projecting the Tigers’ most impactful transfers, breakout player of the year

    Which transfers will be the most impactful Memphis Tigers football offensive and defensive addition? Which returnee will have the best breakout season?

    By Frank Bonner II August 26, 2025

• April 2025

  • Running back’s comeback: Sutton Smith is close to return to field after injury

    Tigers running back Sutton Smith was expected to have a breakout season last year, but he suffered a season-ending injury in the first quarter of the season opener. Now, he has all eyes on the future. 

    By Frank Bonner II April 01, 2025

• September 2024

  • Tigers show depth at running back with Sutton Smith out

    The Memphis running back room put on a strong performance for Sutton Smith, who suffered a season-ending injury in the Tigers’ season-opener. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 08, 2024

  • Memphis Tigers running back Sutton Smith out for the season

    Smith suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury near the end of the first quarter of last week’s 40-0 win against North Alabama.

    By Frank Bonner II September 07, 2024

  • Tigers Talk: Sutton Smith injury, how FSU’s downfall impacts Memphis

    The Tigers face Troy this weekend, but it will likely be without Sutton Smith. And people are already talking about the Florida State game in two weeks.

    By Frank Bonner II, John Martin September 06, 2024

  • Tigers notebook: Silverfield’s comments on first game; Smith will get an MRI

    After analyzing a season-opening win over North Alabama, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said there are a few things he wants cleaned up. 

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    By Frank Bonner II September 02, 2024

  • Injury to Tigers’ running back Sutton Smith ‘doesn’t look great’

    “He did get hurt, doesn’t look great,” coach Ryan Silverfield said about Memphis running back Sutton Smith’s injury in the first quarter.

    By Frank Bonner II September 01, 2024

  • Buckley: With Sutton Smith down, all Tigers eyes are on Mario Anderson

    With running back Sutton Smith injured in a season-opening win over North Alabama, South Carolina transfer Mario Anderson must step up in a big way for the Memphis Tigers.

    By Tim Buckley September 01, 2024

• August 2024

  • These Tigers made national watchlists

    Memphis football players have been included this offseason in several national watchlists for individual postseason awards.

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    AP predicts Memphis to reach College Football Playoff

    By Frank Bonner II August 21, 2024

  • Projecting the top Tigers on offense and defense this season

    The Daily Memphian projects the MVP, newcomers of the year and most improved players for the 2024 Memphis Tigers football team. 

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    Memphis Tigers receive votes in USA Today Coaches Poll

    By Frank Bonner II August 06, 2024

• September 2023

  • Analyzing the Tigers’ running backs rotation

    The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 13, 2023

  • Buckley: Ryan Silverfield got a pit in his stomach. And a win.

    Two interceptions and a lost fumble left the Tigers’ coach upset, but there was a lot to love about Memphis’ season opener.

    By Tim Buckley September 03, 2023

  • Silverfield gives B- grade in 42-point win over Bethune-Cookman

    “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.

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    Silverfield: Defense ‘carried us’ in opening game win

    Tigers flex muscles in season-opener rout of Bethune-Cookman

    Box score: Memphis 56, Bethune-Cookman 14

    By Frank Bonner II September 03, 2023

• August 2023

  • Takeaways from Memphis football depth chart ahead of season opener

    While there were some obvious answers to the depth chart that any media member or knowledgeable fan could have figured out, the Tigers did offer a surprise or two in its release.

    By Frank Bonner II August 29, 2023

  • Tigers football notebook: Sutton Smith frontrunner for kick return position

    New special teams coordinator Chris White offered updates on the kicking battle and mentioned a couple of players who could start as returners. 

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    By Frank Bonner II August 10, 2023

• November 2022

  • Tiger freshman’s ‘unique skillset’ promises bright future

    The coaching staff spoke highly of freshman Sutton Smith during fall camp, and he’s already shown flashes of why the Tigers love him so much. 

    By Frank Bonner II November 23, 2022

• April 2021

  • Memphis adds versatile running back from Georgia powerhouse

    All-purpose back Sutton Smith is second to commit to Tigers’ class of 2022.

    By Steven Johnson April 07, 2021