Memphis opens preseason practice as Pac-12, Big 12 and Liberty Stadium talk swirls around a Ryan Silverfield-coached team that needs to show better than mere mediocrity.

Memphis has brought in a load of transfers to help make the team better, but the Tigers will still need strong production from the athletes who have been in the program.

The Tigers start fall camp on Wednesday, and here are three observations that weren’t completely answered during spring practices.

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After an alleged hazing incident at Northwestern, University of Memphis football head coach Ryan Silverfield says cultivating a healthy culture starts with education.

The Buffaloes’ decision to leave the Pac-12 sure seems to be a big blow to the Tigers’ Power 5 hopes. Or do they have a chance?

The Memphis Tigers are less than two weeks away from starting fall camp and fans are eager to find out what improvements will be made from last season.

Memphis hasn’t been shy about their conference realignment aspirations. SMU has been in the mix as well. Mike Aresco says you can’t lose any sleep over it.

Some wonder if there will be enough money available to do things right at the Memphis Tigers’ football home.

Houston, Cincinnati and UCF are out; six former Conference USA schools are in. Shouldn’t Memphis automatically be a new AAC power?

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t fazed by fourth-place ranking in preseason poll, especially after watching Tulane’s title run last season. 

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After being voted to finish fifth in the last two preseason polls, the Tigers are expected to place fourth this season. 

Seth Henigan is no longer considered a young quarterback. He’s entering his third year as a starter and is expected to take more of a leadership role. 

It is not your regular job — climbing inside a costume and playing the part of NBA mascot Grizz, Memphis Tigers mascot Pouncer or becoming Rockey the Rockin’ Redbird. In fact, it can be all-consuming.

Each purchased ticket for Memphis’ Sept. 2 season opener against Bethune-Cookman will provide three meals to a family in need through the Mid-South Food Bank.

The Tigers have been able to bring a few transfers back to Memphis to play in front of their hometown fans. 

Name, image and likeness high on SEC commissioner’s mind.

What does the Tigers offensive coordinator want from his quarterbacks?

Nominees were chosen based on community service, academic commitment and their impact on and off the field.

The Tigers may not duplicate their 16 interceptions from last season, but passing yards allowed per game should decrease while the defensive line produces more sacks. 

MUS product Maurice Hampton Jr. started his college career as a two-sport athlete. After spending the last two years only playing baseball, he’ll be back to playing football games for the first time since the 2020 season. 

Morris participated in spring practices and was expected to battle for one of the open starting tackle positions. 

With the start of the early signing period having come Wednesday, a look at the Memphis Tigers’ Class of 2024 football signees and NCAA transfer portal pickups.

The Tigers have four prospects committed to the 2024 class with three of them announcing in a three-day span to start the week.