The Memphis Tigers offensive line, the unit that is in charge of protecting Tigers QB Seth Henigan, is rounding into form.

The Memphis Tigers’ aspirations to join a higher-profile league than their current one, the American Athletic Conference, are no secret.

The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Memphis Tigers and CBHS receiver Anthony Miller.

Special teams coordinator Chris White feels confident in the Memphis athletes he has at his disposal heading into his second season with the Tigers, especially defensive back Julian Barnett. 

For Greg Rubin, moving from cornerback to safety has been more than a change in position. “ … And now, I’m the vet,” he said. “I’m older, and I’m at safety. I have to talk to guys and just being able to control the defense and being a voice for the defense.”

The Daily Memphian projects the MVP, newcomers of the year and most improved players for the 2024 Memphis Tigers football team. 

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The Memphis Tigers have the talent compete for an AAC title and contend for a spot in the first 12-team College Football Playoff, but there are some depth chart questions to answer during camp.

Now that he’s reached Day 1 on the job, what are the most pressing issues for the athletic director?

New AAC commissioner Tim Pernetti recognizes the mood surrounding conference realignment, but he hopes Memphis will continue pouring itself into its current league.

After leading the Tigers to a 10-3 season last year, Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan had options to leave that weren’t easy to turn down.

The development comes about a month after Memphis tapped Virginia deputy AD Ed Scott to be its new athletic director.

Memphis’ career passing leader has never been one to jot down his goals. As he enters the final year of his college career, quarterback Seth Henigan decided to give it a shot.

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“Expectations for coach Ryan Silverfield’s Memphis Tigers in 2024 really are through the roof, which prompts this question: How in the world does one go about managing them?”

AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti offered his ideas on an additional playoff, conference realignment and controlling rights for the annual Army vs. Navy game.

Memphis finished fourth in the conference last season, which matched its preseason rankings. The Tigers will try to be just the fourth team in AAC history to win the league as the preseason favorite.

The American Athletic Conference has been heavily involved in College Football Playoff talks this offseason. The players representing the league's top teams, however, aren’t talking postseason this early. 

“They started knocking down Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Monday. The goal isn’t to have a nicer place to watch games. The goal is an invitation to a power conference. But is it too little, too late?”

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Phase 2 of Liberty Stadium renovations begins

Monday marks the start of Phase 2 of the Tigers’ three-phase, $220 million renovation of Liberty Stadium.