Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down questions about the Memphis Tigers’ offense, Makari Bodiford and more.

Calvin Austin III returned a punt for a touchdown and hauled in a lob by Russell Wilson as Pittsburgh beat New York 26-18.

The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker, and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.

The Tigers were 2-of-4 on fourth downs in a 33-28 win over Charlotte. Two days later, Ryan Silverfield explained his decision-making process.

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“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.

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. 

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

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

The Tigers (6-1, 2-1 American Athletic Conference) beat the 49ers (3-4, 2-1) 44-38 in overtime last year.

Upadhyaya, Bonner and Martin break down Memphis basketball’s Tyreek Smith saga, look ahead to the preseason charity exhibition against No. 2 Alabama and discuss the possibility of Memphis football reaching the AAC title game.

Now a legitimate All-America candidate, linebacker Chandler Martin’s experience as a 6-year-old in Georgia helped him become an instant leader for the Tigers. 

FedEx exec Richard Smith says this is a critical moment for Downtown Memphis — and the Grizzlies, FedExForum and Beale Street may be the key.

Richard Smith was as surprised as anyone when Fred Smith, his father, decided the family would give $50 million to help renovate the stadium. Here’s Smith on crime, Ja Morant, conference realignment and how that gift came to be.

Highland Hundred president Phil Glass said $4,000 has already been raised in Jackson Hughey’s memory. 

The Daily Memphian will keep track of notable Group of Five teams each week. Some teams will fall out of the tracker and others will be added depending on the outcome of games played.

Following a 52-44 win over North Texas last Saturday, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield addressed some personnel changes he made during the game and gave another injury update on running back Greg Desrosiers Jr.

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Memphis’ offense hasn’t been as explosive this season as it was last season. The Tigers, however, brought back their high-scoring production in a 52-44 win over North Texas. 

Mario Anderson had his best game as a Tiger. It came after his worst game as a Tiger.

Memphis offense explodes, and the Tigers needed every point to fight off the North Texas Mean Green Saturday night at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

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Here is the box score for the Memphis Tigers’ game against North Texas Saturday, Oct. 19, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

The defense is leading the way for the Memphis football team this season, and basketball fans got a preseason peak into what Penny Hardaway’s team will look like this year.