Memphis is two games away from an 8-5 record, but losing the final two games would give the team its first losing season since 2013.

“On Danton Barto’s day, the final scoreboard blazed with his number.” It was a fine way to retire the jersey of the all-time great Memphis linebacker, who died in 2021 at age 50.

Veterans contribute to big victory over North Alabama in their last season game together at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

NCAA college football box score for the Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, game between the Memphis Tigers and the North Alabama Lions played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis.

Memphis scored a season-high in the 59-0 win over North Alabama. The Tigers had 38 points by halftime.

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Box score: Memphis 59, North Alabama 0

Memphis’ football team is 8-0 against FCS opponents since 2013. The Tigers host North Alabama at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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The seniors have an extra edge heading into Saturday’s game against North Alabama, with the chance for the Tigers to qualify for their ninth consecutive bowl game. 

As they head into their final home game on Saturday, Nov. 19, Quindell Johnson and Asa Martin prepare their goodbyes to Memphis. 

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True freshman Sutton Smith has been productive in the 15 touches he’s had this season. The Tigers might give him more carries this week. 

Running backs Tony Pollard, Antonio Gibson and Darrell Henderson Jr. all scored touchdowns this week. 

It’s the second straight season that Memphis has entered the final two games still striving for bowl eligibility. 

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Ben Chase is on a season-long road trip to attend upwards of 70 games in one season. Thursday’s game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium was No. 46. 

Memphis defense does some damage to Tulsa’s offense while breaking four-game streak.

NCAA college football box score for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 game between Memphis Tigers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

The win snapped a four-game losing streak and put Memphis (5-5, 3-4 AAC) one win away from qualifying for its ninth consecutive bowl game.

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Box score: Memphis 26, Tulsa 10

Hey, look. The Memphis Tigers won a game! The Tigers finally got the breaks they needed Thursday as they defeated Tulsa, 26-10.

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Rogers became the first Black athlete to join the Memphis football team when he walked on during the spring of 1968 and earned a scholarship during the spring of 1969.

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“It does me no good to sit here and say would have, could have, should have and I don’t allow our players to do it,” Silverfield said. “We don’t make excuses. We go out there and charge away.”

An eight-win season seemed more probable when the Tigers were looking at a 4-1 record with seven games remaining. Now the Tigers need to win at least two of the last three just to reach a bowl game.