Smith, who has been with the Memphis event since 2006, will remain with the event until the end of this month. 

Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers. 

Lynx quarterback Brock Glenn will test the Panthers’ young but talented secondary.

Ohio State commit had more than 200 yards in loss to Nashville Ensworth.

Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday. 

Grant Gunnell dealt with injury issues during fall camp and didn’t dress for the season opener. 

The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.

I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well. 

Memphis high school basketball legend won 518 games during successful career at Hamilton and Douglass.

The Memphis icon won 518 games and a state championship during his 36-year career.

Who deserves to stick around on the back end of the roster for the Grizzlies?

The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.

Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.

Undefeated teams featured in two of the games, and a head coach faces his former school. 

Trio of quarterbacks and two running backs are up for this week’s award.

More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.

Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman. 

The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.

Sept. 4, 2021: University of Memphis (1-0) defeats Nicholls State (0-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Memphis scores twice in second-half stoppage time to win season series against arch-rivals in dramatic fashion.

Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. 

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Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17

Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?

All signs point to Henigan to get the first official start to lead the Tigers into the 2021 season.

Prep Football roundup: Scores, summaries, reports and how the Power 15 fared.

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