The Bearcats crushed Memphis, 49-10, which shouldn’t have been all that surprising. For reasons largely beyond their control, these Tigers just aren’t that good.

First time since 2014 that Shelby County won’t have at least one state champion.

The Tigers’ secondary has made average QBs look excellent. What is the solution? Related article: Cincinnati defense locks down Memphis in 49-10 loss

The Bearcats want a shot at the College Football Playoff. One tweeter beseeches: “please players do not go out and party!!”

From Oct. 17 to Saturday, Oct. 31, the Shelby County Health Department reported an average of 268 new cases and 3,715 tests a day with a 7.2% positivity rate.

After staying out of the casino business, Tennessee approved mobile sports wagering and the betting is scheduled to go live Sunday, Nov. 1. 

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Senior Robert Giaimo runs for 247 yards and three scores for Panthers.

Overall, the Shelby County Health Department has reported 37,764 coronavirus cases and 573 deaths, classifying 34,273 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 2,918, an increase from the 2,887 reported Friday.