Memphis is headed to Montgomery, Alabama, for its seventh straight bowl appearance.

Hardaway called it his “hardest loss.” Memphis fans may share that sentiment. There also is a seed of concern that he might not be able to get this team to the NCAA tournament.

The linebacking corps and Morris Joseph also made their impact in the Tigers’ 30-27 triumph against Houston.

This Memphis football team isn’t the greatest team ever. But there’s never been one with a greater will to win. 

Memphis got its initial looks at rookies Xavier Tillman Sr. and Desmond Bane. 

Dec. 12, 2020: Memphis (7-3, 5-3 AAC); Houston (3-4, 3-3)

Making his first start, the redshirt sophomore made the game-defining score against his hometown team.

The Tigers closed the regular season with a dramatic finish on Riley Patterson’s 47-yard field goal as time expired. 
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Brady White this afternoon became Memphis’ all-time passing yards leader; Calvin Austin III goes over 1,000-yard mark this season.

Harris is Silverfield’s fourth commitment of the week.

Six players score in double figures in victory over Calhoun School.

Panthers’ junior guard is adept on both ends of the floor.

For White and the Liberty Bowl, it was love at first sight. On Saturday, White plans to bid farewell with another win. 

Seven players are on the injury report, including Brandon Clarke, ahead of the game against Minnesota. 

Keys for Memphis include protecting Brady White and keeping up with the Cougars’ quick receivers.

Rick Barlow, a sports broker who authorities said scammed $1.3 million from victims by promising tickets to sporting events, has pleaded guilty to theft charges. 

As bowl season approaches, the latest report has the Tigers facing a non-SEC opponent.

The regular-season finale at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be televised on ESPN2 at 2:45 p.m.

Collierville High’s cheerleading team was told last week they wouldn’t be traveling to Jackson for a competition. The school district is reexamining the decision.

One is the presumptive leader, the other a colorful character. Both are necessary parts of the perimeter pecking order. 

The tight end, spurned by his hometown school, has done his best work at Memphis.

The Tigers are feeling good about their chemistry heading into Saturday’s game against Auburn.

The Grizzlies will get the preseason underway on Saturday in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss their expectations for the four preseason games and break down the best sound bites from the Grizzlies training camp press conferences.