Calkins: The day Memphis defeated Tennessee (and put me in bathrooms everywhere)
An updated column marking the momentous occasion. Related story The day Memphis football defeated Tennessee, as told by those who lived it
An updated column marking the momentous occasion. Related story The day Memphis football defeated Tennessee, as told by those who lived it
Nov. 9, 1996: There have been big moments since, but none bigger than the day the Tigers upended Peyton Manning and the rival from the east.
Kenneth Gainwell led the way with his fourth touchdown of the season.
Victories in at least two of the remaining three regular-season games would guarantee a winning season for the Tigers.
Saturday’s upset win over No. 23 SMU may not have been the biggest win of Ryan Silverfield’s tenure at Memphis. But never has the coach needed a win more.
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
Nov. 6, 2021: The University of Memphis Tigers defeated Southern Methodist University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play.
Here’s a collection of what people tweeted as the SMU-Memphis game progressed at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Nov. 6, 2021.
SMU has only allowed five sacks this season and has the seventh-ranked offense in the country.
Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss the Tigers’ upcoming home game against No. 23 SMU and the basketball team’s season opener vs. Tennessee Tech.
SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses.
The Tigers have a combined 14-3 record against SMU, East Carolina, Houston and Tulane since 2016.
Former University of Memphis football players Darrell Henderson Jr., Jake Elliott and Arthur Maulet did the Tigers proud.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said the freshman QB might be another game-time decision.
The University of Memphis will be at home for three of the remaining four games of the season as it tries for an eighth consecutive bowl game appearance.
Coach Ryan Silverfield was the guest speaker at the Touchdown Club of Memphis meeting on Thursday, Oct.28.
The Tigers’ -1.38 turnover margin is the second-worst in the country and only nine teams have lost more turnovers than Memphis who has 15 turnovers in eight games.
Memphis Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss men’s basketball’s exhibition win against Lemoyne-Owen College and how the off week can help the football team.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield recently decided to do an exercise that required players and coaches to be honest with themselves.
Seth Henigan will be limited in practice this week, with Peter Parrish preparing to be the No. 1 if Henigan remains sidelined.
It will be the second 11 a.m. game for the Tigers this season and will be aired on ESPNU.
Kenneth Gainwell earned his third touchdown of the season for the Eagles.
Seven straight winning seasons and seven consecutive bowl games. It’s all on the line after Friday’s loss to UCF.