Coach Ryan Silverfield’s team is coming off a 10-win season and a victory over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

Jackson Hughey — who died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer — was as devoted a Memphis Tigers fan as there ever was. Along the way, he reminded us not to take our games for granted.

The Daily Memphian has acquired documents that contain pay rates for former Tigers Reggie Howard and Lou Esposito. 

Brady White started his college playing career at Arizona State, and now, he’s headed back. 

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Calvin Austin III and Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard both scored touchdowns during the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. 

The induction ceremony for the new University of Memphis Hall of Fame members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Billy J. Murphy Complex. 

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Reggie Howard will coach the cornerbacks while deputy head coach Charles Clark is still the defensive backs coach. 

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Laird Veatch, the University of Memphis athletic director, is finally getting his hands on a football stadium and $120 million. Now all he has to do is raise another $50 million and figure out how to rebuild his new stadium on the fly. 

The $50 million donated by FedEx founder Fred Smith’s family won’t be released until Memphis matches it by raising an additional $50 million.

Former Tiger replaces defensive line coach Kyle Pope, who spent four years with the program.

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Bryce Huff reached 10 sacks on the year after recording two this week. He tied the 11th-most sacks in a single season by a New York Jets player.

Jordon Hankins was the defensive coordinator in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as the Tigers’ defense held Iowa State to zero rushing yards in a 36-26 win. 

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The offense appears to be poised for another strong year behind quarterback Seth Henigan. 

From David Jones’ play for the No. 15 Tigers to Seth Henigan’s in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, there’s plenty to discuss on the first 2024 edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston.

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott is 14-of-15 on field-goal attempts of 40 yards or more. He’s only missed two of his 31 total field goal tries all season. 

The last day of the calendar year is here, which means it’s time for Martin’s annual tradition of telling you the future regarding the Memphis sports scene.

The Memphis quarterback went 24-34 for 364 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, winning game MVP honors in a win over Iowa State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

The Tigers put the finishing touches on a 10-win season in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and Silverfield has his eyes on a conference championship next season. 

Ryan Silverfield and company do plenty well en route to reaching double-digit wins for just the fifth time in program’s 108-year history.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl box score from Friday’s NCAA football game between the Memphis Tigers and Iowa State Cyclones.

Seth Henigan’s 364 yards passing and 4 touchdown passes help the Memphis Tigers win bowl and help Henigan set a school career passing record.

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Box score: Memphis 36, Iowa State 26

Will Plenk and Christian Carichner were once college roommates. Friday, they’ll be directing the Memphis and Iowa State marching bands at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. It’s a story about life, about friendship — and about tubas.

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Memphis and Iowa State fans enjoy the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade on Beale Street. The football teams will meet Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Who says you can’t go home again? Memphis’ Jacob Likes cried when he thought he’d played his last game at Liberty Stadium. Now there’s another.

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The Tigers have been invited to 10 straight bowl games, while Iowa State is participating in its sixth postseason game in seven years.