Tigers prepare for the best offense they’ve faced all year

By , Daily Memphian Published: November 03, 2021 7:15 PM CT
<strong>Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene throws a pass as Memphis linebacker JJ Russell (left) and defensive lineman Morris Joseph defend on Friday, Oct. 22, in Orlando. The Tigers&rsquo; defense will face the most explosive offense they&rsquo;ve battled all year when they play SMU on Saturday.</strong> (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene throws a pass as Memphis linebacker JJ Russell (left) and defensive lineman Morris Joseph defend on Friday, Oct. 22, in Orlando. The Tigers’ defense will face the most explosive offense they’ve battled all year when they play SMU on Saturday. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses. 

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Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner II

Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.


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