Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.

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. 

An updated column marking the momentous occasion.

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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. 

Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play. 

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.