NCAA football box score for the Thursday, Sept. 14 game between the University of Memphis and Naval Academy.

Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.

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Box score: Memphis 28, Navy 24

Six candidates were asked how they would allocate $350 million in state cash between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum. 

Seth Henigan, fifth on the Tigers’ career passing yards leaders list, should be an entertaining watch when Navy comes to town for an ESPN-televised game Thursday night.

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University of Memphis athletic director Laird Vearch said this a “moment of truth” for the Tigers. But it’s more than that. It’s a moment of truth for a city that wants to keep its major-league status.

The Memphis Tigers appear to have found their running back pecking order, at least for now. The rotation could change later. 

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield encourages fans to help showcase the city and the university by packing the stands for the Tigers’ first nationally televised game of the season. 

Stats and key numbers to know as Memphis looks to win its fifth consecutive matchup with the Naval Academy.

The Tigers and Rebels have a December basketball date in Oxford, but the two schools have not played football since 2019. And nothing is scheduled going forward.

Running back Tony Pollard had 82 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to help the Dallas Cowboys complete the biggest blowout of Week 1. 

The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks. 

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Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.

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Game time announced for Memphis Tigers game in St. Louis on Sept. 23.

Memphis comes up with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a 37-3 victory over the Red Wolves, and it has something to show for it.

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said during the offseason that he felt the roster depth was the strength of the team. The Tigers showcased some of that in the season opener against Bethune-Cookman and continued to display it Saturday in Jonesboro. 

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Memphis Tigers crush Arkansas State

Box score: Memphis 37, Arkansas State 3

Box score for Saturday’s college football game between Memphis and Arkansas State in Jonesboro.

After dominating FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman in the season opener, the Tigers traveled to Jonesboro and beat a struggling Arkansas State team at Centennial Bank Stadium on Saturday. 

The Memphis defense headed into this season with a lot of confidence. It didn’t allow a single touchdown in the opener and is going against an offense that didn’t score any points last week.

The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.

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Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior. 

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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas State

Arkansas State lost 73-0 to Oklahoma last week, but Memphis isn’t taking the Red Wolves lightly. The Tigers have been in a close battle with them the last two games. 

The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.

The city has several scenarios for how the stadium-funding debate could go moving forward.

“Happy with the end result, but (we’ve got) a ton of stuff we’ve got to work on and it starts with me,” the University of Memphis football coach said.

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Box score: Memphis 56, Bethune-Cookman 14

Two interceptions and a lost fumble left the Tigers’ coach upset, but there was a lot to love about Memphis’ season opener.