ESPN college football expert Paul Finebaum answers The Daily Memphian’s questions after Week 9 games.

This week at Shelby Farms, the Division 2-A regional meet will be raced Tuesday and the Class AAA and Class A-AA meets will be raced Wednesday.

Standouts from Brighton, Covington, East, ECS, Fairley and Germantown are up for consideration this week. 

Rick Barnes, who turned 70 in July, is starting his 10th season at Tennessee and 38th as a head basketball coach. The defending SEC regular season champs are starting the season ranked No. 12.

Ja Morant and Nike hosted a Memphis basketball showcase and community block party called “The Get Up” Sunday at Snowden School in Midtown. Photographer Brad Vest was on hand to capture pictures.

“I said, ‘Guys, this is Wednesday practice. That’s all it is.’ ... To see our guys smile and say, ‘OK, the old man is right,’ that’s good,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said after the Tigers’ victory against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 26.

The Tigers (7-1) are expected to be favored in their next three games before a season finale showdown with Tulane on Thanksgiving night.

A little less than two weeks after a preseason exhibition loss to top-10 UNC, the Tigers have one final dress rehearsal — and yet another tough test — before they tip off the 2024-25 season next month.

Morant, Bane and Jackson shared the court for the first time in 295 days as the Grizzlies defeated Orlando in their home opener. The team wore “classic edition” Vancouver Grizzlies uniforms to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

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After a season of misery, Memphis fans got everything they wanted in Saturday’s home opener. Including the return of Ja Morant, the debut of Yuki Kawamura — and an unexpected hero in a Hufflepuff shirt.

Memphis is now unbeaten in its last 12 matches after leading at halftime and will return home for the postseason to defend a 13-match unbeaten streak at AutoZone Park. 

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, reserve center Jay Huff added a career-high 18 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 26-point halftime team in a 124-111 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night in their home opener.

NBA box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic.

Seth Henigan’s record-breaking 91st touchdown throw was a ‘neat deal’ and helped the Tigers win a game that looked to be getting away. 

Quarterback Taylen Green threw five touchdown passes and ran for another score as Arkansas blew out Mississippi State 58-25.

Jaxson Dart threw for 306 yards, and No. 18 Ole Miss used a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma Saturday.

A late touchdown and safety helps Memphis defeat Charlotte, 33-28.

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The senior saved two penalties in the shootout, and scored one herself, as Houston caps an undefeated season with its first championship since 2018.

Collierville’s Grant Troutman throws for one touchdown and runs for another while the Dragons’ defense shines.

The Grizzlies allowed Houston to score 56 points off second chances and turnovers in a disappointing showing on Friday night. 

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Lia Sanvee and state tournament MVP Allie Broadway score in the first half as the Eagles triumph over Lynx in girls soccer state championship match.

Glenn Rogers Sr. was the first Black Memphis Tigers football player. Now a street alongside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is named in his honor.