A new donation reestablishes an estate gift from the Bryant family as the largest in Memphis-athletics history.

Memphis football announced its spring game, and two former Tigers offered feedback on who they expect to be productive in 2025. 

The Associated Press Sports Editors organization recognized several of The Daily Memphian’s sports staff members for their writing and reporting in APSE’s annual journalism awards competition.

Roc Taylor said he hopes to reach the NFL so his mom can be “very relaxed and live like she deserves.”

Former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan said his most impressive attribute is his intelligence, and that’s what he attempted to display during his meetings at the NFL Combine.

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The American has released its 2025 football schedule, including all league games for Memphis. The Tigers will once again play on Thanksgiving. This year they will host Navy.

While being inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame, Chris Douglas-Roberts told fans why No. 14 isn’t hanging in the rafters of FedExForum. 

A pair of former Memphis Tigers are headed to the NFL Scouting Combine, scheduled for Feb. 27 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Jake Elliott is just the fourth kicker in NFL history to make four kicks in a single Super Bowl and his nine consecutive makes across three Super Bowl appearances is the longest streak in NFL history.

Running back Kenneth Gainwell, kicker Jake Elliott and edge rusher Bryce Huff will represent the University of Memphis as members of the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan led a 12-play and 85-yard drive and threw a walk-off touchdown to win the game in Mobile, Alabama.

The University of Memphis Tigers reported a net revenue of $80 for the 2024 fiscal year, which includes the 2023-24 school year.

Memphis tight end Anthony Landphere has been informed that an NCAA blanket waiver giving some former junior college athletes an extra year of Division I eligibility does not apply to him. 

Several members of the Memphis Tigers football coaching staff are receiving salary increases and/or contract extensions, according to documents obtained by The Daily Memphian.

Beat writer Frank Bonner II answers readers questions regarding the Memphis Tigers football program early in the 2025 offseason. 

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott said the new capacity for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be 42,000-44,000 — not the 50,000 that was originally planned.

Memphis athletic director Ed Scott has been on the job for a tumultuous, wrenching but ultimately triumphant six months. In that time, Scott has seen enough to believe Memphis can be “a Top 25 athletic program in America.” Now he needs others to believe it, too.

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The Tigers moved up one spot from the most recent Associated Press Top 25 poll. Tennessee and Ole Miss both finish in the top 11.

Memphis defensive analyst Joe Cauthen, a former defensive coordinator at multiple FBS programs, will be the Tigers’ new defensive line coach, a source told The Daily Memphian.

Anthony Landphere had everything lined up in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. Then, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield gave him a call.

Memphis adds five to its M Club Hall of Fame class and will also honor five special awards winners at its Feb. 22 induction ceremony.

Grant Troutman threw for 2,079 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 95 yards and four scores to lead Collierville to an 11-2 record this past season.

If all goes well, former Memphis Tigers defensive lineman Jaylon Allen and receiver Joe Scates will be back at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium playing in the United Football League. 

It’s the second straight year that a Memphis running back has won the all-star game award.