The City of Memphis and the Grizzlies are eyeing widespread security enhancements and changes Downtown.

The Tigers were ranked No. 23 and were the top Group of Five team in last week’s Coaches Poll, before suffering a 56-44 loss at Navy.

Memphis earned an impressive win over Florida State on the back of its defense on Sept. 14. It then allowed Navy quarterback Blake Horvath to compile 416 yards of total offense with six touchdowns in a 56-44 loss a week later.

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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel won in his return to Oklahoma — the same school he quarterbacked to a national championship in 2000 and where he was fired as offensive coordinator after the 2014 season.

University of Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes in the opening nine minutes and finished with four as No. 5 Ole Miss routed Georgia Southern.

The University of Memphis’ loss to Navy on Saturday afternoon etched a brutal finish on one of the most promising weeks in Memphis football history.

NCAA football box score for the college football game between the Memphis Tigers and the Navy Midshipmen.

The Midshipmen (3-0, 2-0 in AAC) took a 21-14 lead in the second quarter and never gave it back as it handed the Tigers (3-1, 0-1 AAC) their first loss of the season.

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Box score: Navy 56, Memphis 44

For the third straight week, the Bulldogs dug themselves a first-half hole they couldn’t escape, losing to the Florida Gators in Starkville.

Desrosiers converted a 4th-and-3 late in a 20-12 win at Florida State last week. He appeared to suffer an injury while picking up the first down.

Fairley’s shutout streak ends, but winning continues for the Bulldogs. Plus, summaries and scores on other top games in the Memphis area. 

The Tigers force five turnovers and get a late touchdown pass from Jaden Thomas to Cameron Jackson to remain perfect in Region 8-6A.

Okojie, a 6-foot-3 point guard, underwent shoulder surgery in June.

The City of Memphis is readying $16 million in bonds to subsidize a two-part project that includes parking at 100 N. Main and renovations at AutoZone Park Downtown.

A Memphis win would give fifth-year coach Ryan Silverfield the first 4-0 start of his tenure. A win for Navy would give the Midshipmen their first 3-0 start since 2017.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a six-game homestand against the Bulls on Friday, Sept. 20.

The Grizzlies are bringing back a classic look to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise. 

Ole Miss has its final tune up for Southeastern Conference games on Saturday night against Georgia Southern.

The Volunteers travel to Oklahoma for the Sooners’ first SEC game Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.

Both teams seek major turnarounds after home losses that have turned up the heat on their head coaches.

The Tigers played with only 10 players for over an hour.

The season’s second edition of the Tigers Podcast talks about the big football win in Tallahassee, what impact the hirings of Nolan Smith and Mike Davis could have on the basketball program and more.

Morant spoke Downtown as he and other Grizzlies helped pack more than 53,000 meals with Meals of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps combat community hunger.

The football star helped lead Briarcrest to a 35-0 victory over Ridgeway.

Top stat leaders include players from Tipton-Rosemark, Fairley, Lausanne, Middle College, FACS, Brighton, Bartlett and Houston.