Quarterback Christian Peters comes up big as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rallies for a victory at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Related story:

Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

“The backdrop of Memphis football’s game against Florida Atlantic was never going to compare to last weekend’s against Arkansas. But make no mistake: This game was still a huge test. The Tigers passed with flying colors.”

Here is the box score for Memphis’ game against Florida Atlantic University in the Tigers’ American Conference opener Saturday night in Boca Raton, Florida.

Florida Atlantic kept the game interesting with a few explosive plays of its own, but Memphis pulled away with a 31-point fourth quarter for a 55-26 victory.

Related story: 

Box score: Memphis 55, FAU 26

Facing what felt like a must-win situation after losing two weeks ago against Georgia, the Vols stayed alive for playoff consideration.

As Chambliss gains experience and confidence in coach Lane Kiffin’s up-tempo offense, the dual-threat QB is showing he can give fits to elite defenses in the SEC.

The Dragons picked up their fourth victory of the season and the second in Region 7-6A play.

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.

Related content:

Memphis area high school football statistical leaders

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.

Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.

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.)

Related content:

Grizzlies to wear classic uniforms again this season

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

Related content:

Dandy Dozen: Fairley re-enters; Germantown remains on top