The Cougars jumped out to a big lead before surviving a Tigers’ comeback bid led by Christopher Talley and Jaden Thomas.

Bets are made every day — on teams, on players, on corporations and companies. The money isn’t always right, but it can usually give us a great sense of what the correct side is. 

With Memphis’ first official practice of the 2025-26 season coming Monday, here’s how The Daily Memphian predicts the Tigers’ rotation will shake out.

The team provided medical updates on Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr.

As long as the Tigers aren’t still celebrating their win over Arkansas, Memphis shouldn’t have any problem putting Florida Atlantic away in its American Conference opener.

Star Grizzlies point guard is taking a different path on NBA contract negotiations and will use a new startup advisory firm.

Memphis Tigers linebackers Cade and Crews Law always dreamed of playing college football together. Cade’s baseball skills nearly got in the way, but he made his way back to his first love.

Two huge plays by Jordan Daniels help the Jaguars hold off Hudson Tucker and the Saints.

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The 11th-ranked Memphis women’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 35 matches with a 3-0 victory over the Bulls on Thursday.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway addressed his new-look roster, coaching staff vacancies and more.

The sophomore’s season has been marred by tendinitis issues. But she looked ready to defend her state title Thursday at Timber Truss.

The sophomore led two fourth-quarter touchdown drives in Central’s Region 8-5A victory over Brighton.

Memphis’ conference schedule is highlighted by games against South Florida and North Texas.

Coach Alex Simmons, entering her third season with the program, will look to rebound from a 2024-25 season in which Memphis finished 7-23 overall and 5-13 in the American.

After an opening media session in Memphis, the team will hit the Music Highway for a three-day training camp in Nashville. (Don’t worry, Zach Edey will not be driving the team bus.)

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Seniors Kelvin Perkins (Southwind) and Hudson Tucker (Briarcrest) rank 1-2 in the area in passing touchdowns.

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When Memphis safety Chris Bracy had his role reduced after opening the season as a starter, he continued to work on his craft. That dedication paid off in a major way against Arkansas.

Vieira-Tuck, who first committed to Memphis in May 2024, will play for NAIA member Texas A&M-Texarkana this season.

Fairley’s Andrew Johnson threw for six touchdown passes last week as the Bulldogs hammered Bluff City to rejoin the rankings of the best TSSAA teams in the Memphis area.

The Grizzlies will celebrate 25 seasons in Memphis by bringing back a popular throwback uniform this season. 

Brantley Moore repeats as champion as Chip Campbell’s Owls finish under par as a team. 

Reserve quarterback Arrington Maiden earned a place in Memphis Tigers football lore with his lone play in a win against SEC foe Arkansas.

For the first time in years, Bolton High School’s girls soccer team is back on the field — and it’s about more than the score.

With FedEx as a backer, the Pink Ribbon Open has quietly brought LPGA players to Memphis for more than three decades.

With the new season around the corner, a Tiger exits the basketball program, leaving room for another to formally join.