Mississippi State beat a top-15 nonconference opponent for the first time since 1991, giving Jeff Lebby his first marquee win as head coach.

The Memphis Tigers have played eight quarters of football in 2025 and six of them have been strong.

Three Memphis players from the Atlanta area — Sutton Smith, Makari Bodiford and DeMarco Ward — put on a show in the Tigers’ 38-16 win at Center Parc Stadium.

“I do have to do a better job, kind of protecting myself and not taking hits that are unnecessary,” Memphis Tigers QB Brendon Lewis said. “But I like taking those hits. ... It kind of calms me down and gets me in the flow of the game.”

The Memphis Redbirds claimed a win Saturday night at AutoZone Park, to continue a six-game homestand against the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, Washington Nationals).

Box score for the University of Memphis game against Georgia State Saturday, Sept. 6 in Atlanta.

After cruising to a blowout victory at home last week, the Memphis Tigers found themselves in a serious battle for at least the first two quarters at Center Parc Stadium on Saturday.

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Box score: Memphis 38, Georgia State 16

Kewan Lacy ran for 138 yards and a touchdown to help No. 20 Mississippi beat Kentucky on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. 

Quarterback Joey Aguilar threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns — all in the first half — to lead No. 22 Tennessee over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Saturday.

Lawrence Autry’s late touchdown capped a terrific performance on the ground, as the Dragons improved to 2-1.

The Lynx win it for Kevin Locastro in the coach’s return to his former stomping grounds.

Designated hitter and Southaven, Mississippi, native Blaze Jordan slammed two home runs.

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The Grizzlies signed Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract Thursday.

Memphis (1-0) cruised to a 45-10 win over FCS Chattanooga last week, while Georgia State fell 63-7 to an Ole Miss team that is currently ranked No. 20 in the Associated Press Top 25.

First-year coach Tyler Rice is making an impact at St. George’s. The Gryphons are now 3-0 for the first time since 2012. 

Third baseman Brody Moore smacked a fly ball to left field and brought home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.

A missed first-half penalty proves costly to Memphis. Both teams are now 5-0-1.

Munford’s Dequavion Bell was recognized for outstanding play in a 46-6 win over rival Millington.

The Arkansas Razorbacks football team will play Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, but the return game scheduled for 2026 has been rescheduled.

The Grizzlies added another piece to the frontcourt by signing former Dallas Maverick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract. 

The Grizzlies forward is leading Spain in a new era of basketball for the country at EuroBasket 2025. 

Memphis defensive lineman Pooda Walker lost his best friend four years ago, but continues to honor his legacy on the football field. 

CBHS scoring points at a historic pace to open the 2025 season. Lausanne, meanwhile, hopes to avoid its first 0-2 start ever.

Second baseman Noah Mendlinger accounted for two of the six Redbirds hits.