Memphis looks to end its losing streak in the program’s record fifth-consecutive bowl game
John Sumerel and his son Walker, 4, chant for the Tigers as University of Memphis fans gather in the Uptown area of Birmingham on Dec. 21, 2018, for a Birmingham Bowl pep rally in advance of the Tigers' bowl matchup against Wake Forest Saturday. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The Mighty Sound of the South performs at a University of Memphis pep rally Friday, Dec. 21, in the Uptown area of Birmingham. Saturday's Birmingham Bowl marks the Tigers' fifth-straight bowl appearance, setting a program record. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis head football coach Mike Norvell addresses Tigers fans at a pep rally Friday, Dec. 21, in the Uptown area of Birmingham. Norvell will be coaching the Birmingham Bowl game without offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham and tight ends coach Will Hall, both of whom have taken other jobs. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The Tigers Spirit Squad performs at a University of Memphis pep rally in the Uptown area of Birmingham on Friday, Dec. 21. The Tigers' Birmingham Bowl matchup against Wake Forest Saturday marks the first meeting between the two teams since 1967. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Will Plenk (left) lines up members of the Mighty Sound of the South as University of Memphis fans gather for a Birmingham Bowl pep rally in Birmingham on Friday, Dec. 21. The Tigers take on Wake Forest at 11 a.m. Saturday. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
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Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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