There are 42 article(s) tagged University of Memphis football:

• 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

  • 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

• October 2019

  • Braxton Vincent makes lasting impact on wide receiver Damonte Coxie

    Damonte Coxie's simple gesture meant more than he knew for 2-year-old Braxton Vincent. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 30, 2019

  • Calkins: Upon further review, Memphis blasts Tulane

    Memphis could have come out flat after getting robbed by the officials a week ago. Instead, the team came out and flattened Tulane. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 20, 2019

  • Memphis offense shines in 47-17 victory over Tulane

    The Memphis Tigers offense showed what they can do when they "own the football" in their 47-17 win over the Tulane Green Wave. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 20, 2019

  • Memphis football: What can’t Kenneth Gainwell do?

    Kenneth Gainwell solidified himself in Memphis history Saturday night. 

    By Drew Hill October 19, 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Memphis Tigers’ busy weekend in Philly

    Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan discuss the overturned catch in the Memphis versus Temple game and AAC basketball media day.

    By Natalie Van Gundy October 15, 2019

  • After loss to Temple, Memphis Tigers football must keep moving forward

    The loss to Temple not only showed the problems that occur with a rash of turnovers, but also marked Memphis' first loss and probably its spot in the national rankings.

    By Jonah Jordan October 12, 2019

  • Tigers stave off comeback attempt by Warhawks

    Coach Mike Norvell's Tigers were able to keep Louisiana-Monroe at bay to win 52-33, despite their defense faltering much of the game. 

    By Jonah Jordan October 06, 2019

• September 2019

  • Tigers Podcast: Previewing South Alabama and basketball recruiting

    Memphis Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill preview the Tigers away game against South Alabama and dissect upcoming basketball recruiting.

    By Natalie Van Gundy September 10, 2019

  • Tigers dominate Southern University to remain undefeated

    Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.

    By Clay Bailey September 07, 2019