Before his team takes on the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in a preview of a future American Athletic Conference matchup, Baker said he’s as confident as ever in the Tigers’ brand and the new-look league.
The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.Related story:
Seth Henigan keeps the same approach whether he’s being praised or criticized on social media.
The exit fee for the contract that was signed in 2010 is $250,000, according to the source. The discussions between the two programs are expected to be settled within the next few weeks.
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said he could feel the passion the city of Memphis had for the program when he coached in his first Tigers home game last week.
Tigers tight ends coach Brad Salem grew up as a coach’s kid and became one himself. His two sons Eli and Jeremiah are on track to follow the same trend.
Three former Tigers running backs scored their first touchdown of the season.
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Memphis will kick off against Temple on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and will be aired on ESPNU, the AAC announced on Monday.
Former walk-on quarterback Caden Prieskorn has become a go-to receiver and a key blocker in the run game.
Memphis fans waited in long lines to get into the stadium Saturday night. But in the end, their bedlam helped clinch the win over Arkansas State. “How sweet is it?” said Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield, who credited the crowd with the victory.
Some fans missed part of the game because they were still in line waiting to be let in the stadium after the game had already started. The home opener on Saturday was the first game that the Tigers had all digital passes for game tickets and parking.
Box score for the University of Memphis Tigers vs the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Sophomore quarterback Seth Henigan threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns to lead Memphis to a win in its home opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Caden Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’Related stories:
A pair of players are no longer with the program, a University of Memphis spokesperson confirmed Saturday.
Simmons Bank CEO said the bank has offered to pay the full amount of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium naming rights deal up front to expedite venue renovations.
Arkansas State hasn’t committed a turnover in the first two games but it’s going against a Memphis defense that already has five takeaways.
“To open up the run game you’ve got to be good in the throw game,” Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said.
Playing receiver has always been in Gabe Rogers’ heart, but it took a few years to get back to that position. Now he’s taking advantage of the opportunity.
Drennan, who sacrificed his life by jumping in to save a child who had been swept into a culvert under Neshoba Road, will be recognized for his heroics at the home opener against Arkansas State on Saturday.
Antonio Gibson racked up 130 yards of total offense in to help the Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-22.
The Tigers have four consecutive home games starting with Saturday’s home opener against Arkansas State. Memphis is 11-2 at home the last two seasons. Tigers AD Laird Veatch: New digital tickets are ‘more customer friendly’Related story:
The Tigers will have electronic ticketing for games, which will include the parking passes. But paper tickets are still available. And Saturday’s home opener will have more visible police presence.
“We know this was such a tough week for the city of Memphis and this one was for those people. ...We hope that for a few hours we were able to be a small and shining light for our great community,” Coach Ryan Silverfield said.
When you’ve got Seth Henigan, who needs a running game? The Memphis Tigers won their first game of the season — and their first road game in exactly a year— by letting Seth be Seth.