With the win, the Tigers (3-9, 1-0 AAC) are 1-0 in conference play for the first time since the 2011-12 season and the first time as a member of the AAC. 

Memphis’ game against FAU represents one of only three remaining Quad 2 or better opportunities on the Tigers’ schedule.

In honor of the Grizzlies flipping the calendar with a burst of good vibes, here are four Grizzlies things of late that Chris Herrington liked.

Simpson’s hiring comes after former deputy head coach and safeties coach Charles Clark left to be the defensive backs coach at Purdue.

Ole Miss, which is trying to reach double-digit wins in consecutive years for the second time in school history and the first time since 1959-60, faces Duke in Thursday night’s Gator Bowl.

The Memphis Tigers need another scoring option. No. 3 snapped out of a two-game slump to show he can be that guy.

The Grizzlies’ two available stars, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, combined for 69 points as Memphis improved to 2-1 on its road trip.

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies’ game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Welcome to the end of 2024. As it relates to the Memphis sports scene, this was a tough year. But there’s hope. Next year could be bountiful for the local teams.

The Tigers finished a nonconference schedule that KenPom ranks as the fourth-toughest in the country with a 10-3 overall record. What does that mean for their NCAA Tournament prospects?

The Memphis Grizzlies received good news Monday after categorizing Ja Morant as week-to-week with a shoulder injury. But can they survive a tough 10-game stretch ahead?

Coach Penny Hardaway feels his program is still judged by last season, despite having eight Quadrant 1 and 2 wins combined so far in 2024-25. No other team in the country has more than six.

Ja Morant’s status is considered “week-to-week” with what the Grizzlies are now calling a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced in a medical update Monday evening.

The Grizzlies are dealing with injuries to several key contributors. What will it take to stay afloat during a challenging point in the schedule?

This marks the third time in the past five weeks that Memphis has been ranked in the AP Top 25.

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How high did the Tigers rise in Upadhyaya’s AP Top 25 ballot after their 17-point win over Ole Miss in their nonconference finale on Saturday?

ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions as the College Football Playoff continues and Ole Miss heads to the Gator Bowl.

Standouts from Munford and Fayette-Ware top the lists this week.

The Grizzlies were thumped by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night raising concerns about a growing injury report. 

NBA box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Grizzlies made a reasonable offer, and were right to do so. It was also reasonable to not offer more.

Coach Penny Hardaway’s tough attitude pushed the Tigers to respond with intensity in their Saturday afternoon rout of No. 16 Ole Miss at FedExForum.

Something the Mississippi State Bulldogs supposedly called the Memphis Tigers, and something Penny Hardaway said to Moussa Cisse, lit a fire under the Guinea native against the Ole Miss Rebels.

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Box score: Memphis 87, Ole Miss 70

After the Memphis Tigers smashed Ole Miss Saturday, Penny Hardaway called this the “most satisfying” nonconference season of his coaching career. Who are we to disagree?

The midseason transfer’s 7-minute Memphis debut reminded coach Penny Hardaway why he knew right away that he wanted to add the Washington, D.C., native to his roster once he became available.