Standouts from Central, Lakeland Prep, Munford, Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers’ first loss and why it happened. 

With help from a former teammate and a local creative agency, Sydnei Neuble has become one of the first local brand ambassadors for Solepack, a backpack and lifestyle company. And she’s not done breaking barriers.

Memphis hangs on late to wrap up the 2026 home slate with a 42nd home win.

SEC teams are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in this week’s AP and Coaches Top 25 rankings. No Group of Six team is ranked, but Boise State is close. 

Alcorn State quarterback Jaylen Tolbert threw for 485 yards and five touchdowns to help his team win this year’s Southern Heritage Classic. 

Memphis went from averaging 15.5 yards per play in the first two quarters to averaging 5.6 yards per play in the second half against Boise State. Coach Huff says Tigers will need to “suffer well.”

Ole Miss (2-0) was never seriously threatened as Chambliss was 23-of-26 passing, including scoring passes of 14 and 9 yards to Johntay Cook and Horatio Fields respectively.

DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night.

Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.

The Redbirds lead entire game in Grizzlies Day victory over the Tides.

Memphis held a 14-point lead late in the first half, but Boise State recovered to hand Memphis a 38-20 loss in the Broncos’ home opener in front of an announced crowd of 34,439.

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Box Score: Boise State 38, Memphis 20

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Boise State Broncos from Boise, Idaho.

Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

Two former Red Devils settle the score for the Tigers against their old team.

The Redbirds blow an eighth-inning lead to drop Friday night’s game against the Tides.

The Memphis Tigers’ game at Boise State could have major College Football Playoff implications. The winner will be the frontrunner in the Group of Six.

The Tigers’ Jaylin Carter has gone from a relatively unknown name to becoming the sport’s next potential breakout star.

Redbirds pitching allowed 27 runs to the Tides in the series’ first three games.

With football winning, Tigers coach Penny Hardaway understands basketball must also keep momentum with wins this season. 

The senior captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington. 

The NCAA appealed former Memphis receiver Cortez Braham Jr.’s eligibility injunction, which allowed him to play for the Tigers last season.

You will now watch the Grizzlies as you would Netflix — directly via an app.

Mustangs are 6-0 with 42 goals to their credit heading into a taxing run of games, including a matchup with traditional power Knoxville Bearden.

Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.