UAB hasn’t won a lot of games, but that hasn’t stopped Jacob Zeno from completing the fourth-most passes in the country while his 74.4% completion percentage ranks fifth. Key stats and numbers for Tigers in the Battle for the Bones with UABRelated story:
On this week’s edition of the “The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston,” Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and host Greg Gaston break down the ramifications of last week’s loss to Tulane.
The Battle for the Bones trophy, finished with a giant slab of ribs at the top, has been with the Memphis football program since 2012. That was the last time the Tigers faced UAB in the Battle for the Bones rivalry that dates back to 1997.Related story:
Jets defensive end Bryce Huff tallied a career-high nine pressures on 28 pass rushes, according to Next Gen Stats. He also recorded at least one sack for the second consecutive week.
Andres Fox was ejected during the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 31-21 home loss to Tulane last week after hitting a Green Wave player in the groin. Tigers football notebook: injuries, possible suspension shake up rosterRelated stories:
Kicker Seth Morgan has season-ending surgery. Kicker Tristian Vandenberg and running back Blake Watson are day to day.
Both the Tigers and Mean Green need to win this Saturday to stay in the AAC title race.
Jacob Likes is more than football. He’s interested in planes and enjoys reading. He has a knack for business and likes Western movies and country music. All that can be traced back to the people who raised him.
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco discussed the conference’s future with The Daily Memphian during the league’s media day on Monday.
For the second consecutive home game, Memphis fell behind by double digits and has to play from behind.
Another slow start, an ineffective ground game, a weird interception and a low blow all hurt Memphis in Friday’s loss to Tulane.
NCAA college football box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
The Green Wave beat the Memphis Tigers on the road by a 31-21 margin in front of an announced crowd of 35,609 fans inside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Buckley: Loss to Tulane leaves Ryan Silverfield sick to his stomach. For more reasons than one.Related stories:
The University of Memphis’ athletic director says the U of M wants to start building a relationship with the mayor-elect.
Veatch says a delay could cost the University of Memphis years of revenue.
Memphis Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner and senior writer Tim Buckley join host Greg Gaston on this week’s edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston to discuss how important this week’s game against Tulane is in coach Ryan Silverfield’s tenure.
There will be a total of three matches and a pep rally before eight different Memphis wrestlers participate in a meet-and-greet with fans. People will have the opportunity to receive autographs. Related story:
The Tulane defense leads the conference with 17 sacks and seven interceptions. The Green Wave also have one of the worst red zone offenses in the country.
Beloved, late Memphis Tigers play-by-man and TV sportscaster Jack Eaton is remembered by friends and admirers with smiles and laughs as he is inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.
Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down what Memphis will need to do Friday to beat Tulane.
Two former Tigers recorded their first sacks of the season while Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made at least three field goals for the fourth time this season.
The Mississippi State football coach speaks to the Memphis Touchdown Club during his first season after succeeding the late Mike Leach.
The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to accept $350 million in cash from the state, while Gov. Bill Lee said the state would always work to do what is in the city’s best interest.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the only way to reach the top of the conference is to beat the team that’s already there. That would be the preseason favorite Tulane, whom the Tigers face on Friday. Time set for Tigers game at UAB, date selected for Temple gameRelated story:
Television network also picked for Memphis' Oct. 21 visit to Birmingham.