Memphis crushed North Alabama in their first game at the Liberty Hole, also known as Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The place looked really strange. But in a good way.

NCAA box score for Saturday’s college football game between the Memphis Tigers and the North Alabama Lions.

After beating North Alabama 59-0 two years ago, the Tigers forced another shutout Saturday as they won their season opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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Box score: Memphis 40, North Alabama 0

The Memphis Tigers open their 2024 season Saturday night against North Alabama at home, beginning two seasons of play while Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is under construction.

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Ed Scott has to replace at least five U of M staffers but said he’s “confident in where we are in that process and who we’ll be able to attract.”

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Defensive back Jordan Grier, defensive lineman Patrick Lucas Jr., defensive back Kobee Minor and linebacker Darryl Minor Jr. all turned in their crimson and cream jerseys for Tigers blue and gray.

“We’ve got a scrimmage tomorrow but this kind of takes their mind off football for a little bit and rightfully so,” Coach Ryan Silverfield said of defensive back An’Darius Coffey and others who visited with children’s hospital patients.