Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola talks to University of Memphis football reporter Frank Bonner about where the program is now, how important the new coach is for the university and what to know as the Tigers go into the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa. 

New Memphis coach Charles Huff is bringing some members of the Southern Miss staff with him.

“The Grizzlies have been playing their basketball of late, and the three players leading the way have something unlikely in common.”

Standouts from Central, Harding. Hutchison, Munford and Westwood up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Standouts from Arlington, Booker T. Washington, Briarcrest, Houston and Southwind up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.

The Memphis Tigers officially announced Charles Huff as the program’s 26th head football coach on Monday morning. 

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“There’s no way to know if Charles Huff will win championships at Memphis. But the guy has every possible credential you could want.”

How did such a small-time endeavor grow into a massive phenomenon that requires 4,000 volunteers and the cooperation of an entire city for a safe and well-organized event?

Memphis’ bench outscored Portland’s bench 69-35, tying its season high for bench points.

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Box score: Grizzlies 119, Trail Blazers 96

Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail Blazers

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16 each and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Here is the box score for the Grizzlies’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

This year will be the first time the Tigers have played in the Gasparilla Bowl since they suffered a 27-point loss to South Florida in what was then called the St. Petersburg Bowl in 2008.

Kickoff from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2026. ESPN will televise the game.

Davis’ 23 points (on 7-of-14 shooting) and 13 rebounds — both career highs for the senior — led the Tigers (4-4) to a 78-71 win over Baylor on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum.

Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway was asked if he had advice for soon-to-be new Memphis football coach Charles Huff.

Led by Zach Davis’ 23-point and 13-rebound performance, the Tigers (4-4) beat Baylor at FedExForum.

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Box score: Memphis 78, Baylor 71

Penny Hardaway offers some advice to the Tigers’ new football coach

Zach Davis’ career performance pushes Memphis past Baylor

Box score for the University of Memphis Tigers’ game against the Baylor Bears Saturday, Dec. 6 at FedExForum.

More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital

The Memphis Tigers’ new football coach Charles Huff has built a reputation as an elite recruiter. He’ll need to exercise those talents immediately.

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New Memphis coach Charles Huff will be asked to win — games, bowls and especially conference titles.

The Memphis Tigers have found their new head coach in Southern Miss coach Charles Huff. 

Memphis closes the game on a 9-0 run to win its sixth game in its last eight contests. 

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Grizzlies outlast Clippers in touch-and-go win

Box score: Grizzlies 107, Clippers 98

Rookie Cedric Coward had 23 points and 14 rebounds, as Memphis won for the sixth time in eight games. 

Box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers at FedExForum on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

An upset win over the Bears would be crucial for the Tigers to keep hope alive of building a resume worth of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.