Sept. 25, 2021: UTSA 31, Memphis 28 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. 

Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground. 

The Tigers went head-to-head against an SEC defense last week. On Saturday, it’s UTSA and a defensive unit that allowed just eight rushing yards last week.

University of Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Tigers basketball beat writer Steven Johnson talk about the potential of the football and men’s basketball programs this year. 

Quarterbacks are targeting the true freshman, and he’s embracing it with his Memphis grit. 

The Tigers are showing they are better than many projected.

The offensive line wasn’t pleased with last season’s performance; its improvements have helped Brandon Thomas become the No. 2 rusher in the country. 

Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.

The true freshman kept his wits about him after the first interception of his college career and an unproductive first half.

University of Memphis football fans can’t help reliving the Sept. 18 victory over Mississippi State’s Bulldogs. Here are a few photos to savor the memories.

Memphis’ defense got the wheels rolling with a scoop-and-score, and ended the game with a crucial stop.

“Memphians have no reason to apologize for the football team’s win over Mississippi State Saturday. They should savor it as the triumph it was.”

Sept. 18, 2021 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium: Memphis 31, Mississippi St. 29

A compilation of tweets from people reacting to the University of Memphis-Mississippi State game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Some of the categories to mull over: Turnovers, and a certain Memphis freshman defensive back. 

Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce and former teammates will be taking part in the Tiger Walk. 

It was 28 years ago that Bruce made a statement against the SEC school. This time, he’s looking forward to seeing Calvin Austin III in action.

Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Memphis basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss one of the biggest games of the year for Memphis football.