JJ Pegues, a 325-pound nose tackle, ran for two short touchdowns as Ole Miss defeated South Carolina to give coach Lane Kiffin his 100th career victory. 

Nicholas Jourdain is the Tigers’ only returning scholarship player. The pep in his step at the Blue and Gray Showcase is a tip that staying in Memphis means more than most may know.

The men’s and women’s Memphis Tigers teams played scrimmages at the Showcase, which were the highlights of the Tigers’ 2024-25 season tipoff event. 

The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment. 

The first TSSAA state championship tournament of the season gets underway Monday as Sevierville plays host to boys and girls golf.

Tennessee looks to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt with a road win in Fayetteville against Arkansas.

The Rebels had been in the top 10 almost all of September before a 20-17 loss to Kentucky last week.

Are Ja Morant and Desmond Bane the NBA’s best backcourt? 

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The Mustangs scored three times in the first 20 minutes of the match with the Dragons, to remain undefeated and secure the No. 1 seed for the postseason.

After defeating Charlotte, the University of Memphis women’s soccer team improves to 8-1-1 overall and 3-0-1 in conference play. 

Bricen Turnage piled up 168 yards and scored twice on just four carries in a region win against Kingsbury.

The Tigers’ two-hour practice session — with NBA scouts courtside — consisted of drill work and run-throughs of various offensive sets and concluded with a five-on-five, full-court scrimmage.

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the latest from Grizzlies training camp, including Jaren Jackson Jr.’s hamstring strain, Zach Edey’s development and the changes to the offensive scheme.

“It’s a major honor,” Rogers said. “I never expected nothing like that to be in my historical background. But it definitely is a good feeling.”

It could heal relatively quickly.

What’s wrong with Memphis football’s offense? How ready is the Tigers basketball team to open its 2024-25 season? That and more is discussed on this edition of The Daily Memphian’s Tigers Podcast.

The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.

At 7-foot-4, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey is a big man who will play a big role. 

The format remains the same. Each team in the 13-team AAC will still play 18 conference games.

Two of the new-look basketball players discuss Coach Penny Hardaway’s offseason coaching staff changes, the team’s identity and their excitement for the season.

After winning five games in 2023, the Mustangs have already matched that total heading into an important Week 7 region showdown against Bolton.

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Extension or not, Santi Aldama and Brandon Clarke both could be crucial for the Grizzlies, especially early this season. 

Covington still at No. 1 as the top four spots remain unchanged this week.