Nov. 19, 2021: The Houston Cougars defeated the Memphis Tigers in an AAC football game in Houston.

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Box score: Houston 31, Memphis 13

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The Tigers, who have struggled on offense in recent weeks, will be encountering the sixth-ranked defense in the nation.

Sean Dykes has never lost to Houston in his college career. 

Antonio Gibson earns two touchdowns for the second time this season. 

Bowl eligibility depends on what happens in the final two weeks of the season.

Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II break down what happened in the football loss to East Carolina and what the Tigers need to do to win their sixth game at Houston. 

Tigers will end the regular season with an evening kickoff against a Tulane team that hasn’t won in Memphis since 1998. 

The University of Memphis receiver’s injury has complicated the Tigers’ situation, with the run game stagnant.

With losses to inferior opponents and wins against ranked teams, it’s anyone’s guess what will show up next week. 

The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.

Nov. 13, 2021: East Carolina University defeats Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.

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Box score: East Carolina 30, Memphis 29 (OT)

Here is a sampling of what people said in the Memphis Tigers’ game against the ECU Pirates.

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ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games. 

Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.

The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year. 

Henigan didn’t practice much in the week leading to the SMU game and the practice load this week will depend on how he feels.

On the 25th anniversary of the famous win over Tennessee, Tiger fans reminisce on the celebration that took down the goal post. 

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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.