There are 53 article(s) tagged University of Memphis football:

• January 2021

  • Former Memphis LB Wynton McManis always knew the Tigers could rise

    The former Olive Branch High School star credits his time with the Tigers for giving him the chance to chase his dream.

    By Steven Johnson 21 hours ago

• December 2020

  • FAU yet another team that utilizes two QBs; here’s what Memphis faces

    Statistically, the Tigers’ opponent in the Montgomery Bowl has a weaker offense, but that doesn’t mean the planning is easier.

    By Steven Johnson December 19, 2020

  • What Twitter’s saying in regular-season finale: FG gives Memphis 30-27 win over Houston

    Brady White this afternoon became Memphis’ all-time passing yards leader; Calvin Austin III goes over 1,000-yard mark this season.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 12, 2020

• November 2020

  • Five standouts from Tigers’ win at Navy

    The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

    By Steven Johnson November 29, 2020

  • Calkins: For old times’ sake, Memphis wins with defense

    The Memphis Tigers defeated Navy — and clinched a seventh straight winning season — with rip-snorting defense.

    By Geoff Calkins November 29, 2020

  • On Twitter: Memphis fans highly displeased in sludgy performance vs. Navy

    Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 28, 2020

  • Memphis-Stephen F. Austin kickoff time set

    The Nov. 21 game at the Liberty Bowl will be on ESPN+, which is a paid subscriber service.

    By Steven Johnson November 09, 2020

• October 2020

  • Top performers in win over Temple: Defense leads the way

    But let’s give some credit to the offensive line as well.

    By Steven Johnson October 26, 2020

  • Deep sigh of relief on Twitter as Memphis fends off Temple

    The score for most of the game was uncomfortably close for Tigers fans.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 24, 2020

  • Calkins: Memphis delivers a historic win — and a lesson for all of us

    The Tigers had every reason to quit against UCF on Saturday. Instead, they put together the biggest comeback in the history of the program. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 17, 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

• September 2020

  • Three-star linebacker Dedrick Smith commits to U of M

    Ryan Silverfield’s class of 2021 gains another linebacker, Dedrick Smith.

    By Jonah Jordan September 10, 2020

  • Memphis football transfer Cincir Evans ruled eligible for this season

    Former White Station star had his transfer waived approved Thursday. 

    By Steven Johnson September 03, 2020

  • Analysis: Memphis poised for productive day against Arkansas State defense

    Ryan Silverfield is taking ASU's defense seriously even as it struggled last season.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2020

• August 2020

  • Memphis announces new restrictions for season opener

    Directives include requiring face coverings and cashless concession stands.

    By Steven Johnson August 24, 2020

• July 2020

  • Kirby quarterback and top prospect Tevin Carter ‘just chilling’

    Highly regarded quarterback prospect Tevin Carter has seen his recruiting timeline shift considerably due to an NCAA dead period. 

    By Jonah Jordan July 28, 2020

  • Tigers land three-star linebacker from Louisiana

    University of Memphis football continues developing its pipeline to Louisiana with a commitment from a three-star recruit.

    By Steven Johnson July 24, 2020

• May 2020

  • Tigers football team of 2019 claims virtual bragging rights

    In a battle of trash-talking Tiger teams, the 2019 version used the running of Kenneth Gainwell and his two fourth-quarter touchdowns to defeat the 2014 Tigers in a simulated game.

    By Don Wade May 21, 2020

  • Root, root, root for the college football season

    Fans need college football. Players and coaches need college football. But most of all, athletic departments need college football. The question is, will COVID-19 cooperate?

    By Don Wade May 04, 2020

• December 2019

  • Tigers fall to Penn State in high-scoring Cotton Bowl

    Memphis fell to Penn State 53-39 in their first Cotton Bowl Classic appearance. 

    By Jonah Jordan December 29, 2019

  • Calkins: Never mind the score — Memphis wins the Cotton Bowl!

    The final book says Penn State outscored Memphis 53-39. That is numerically correct. But anyone who understands the inglorious history of Tiger football understands that this day was a Memphis win.

    By Geoff Calkins December 28, 2019

  • Photo Gallery: Cotton Bowl

    The University of Memphis fell to Penn State at the Cotton Bowl Classic in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, Dec. 28. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 28, 2019

  • Calkins: Memphis — that’s all of Memphis — is at the Cotton Bowl

    Memphis is at the Cotton Bowl. Not just the football team, the city, the long-suffering but now celebrating people of the 901.

    By Geoff Calkins December 27, 2019

• November 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

  • 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