What better way to honor Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce than to have a big game against the same SEC school that Bruce shined against in his final season? 

In the past five years, Memphis is 3-0 in regular-season games against Power Five teams in a packed Liberty Bowl.

The U of M president says that if state invests, there would be a “greater opportunity to build an on-campus facility to support Memphis football.” 

The receiver had opted out of the 2020 season for personal reasons.

Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.

The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August. 

U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”

Here’s what Geoff Calkins thinks Memphis should do in response to being left out again.

Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers. 

Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday. 

Grant Gunnell dealt with injury issues during fall camp and didn’t dress for the season opener. 

The Tigers’ defense, hindered by unfamiliar assignments and a pandemic last season, have been able to play faster.

I wrote a column last week pondering whether race was a factor in Memphis being perpetually overlooked in realignment. As you can imagine, this went over well. 

The 18-year-old passed the initial eye test, but tougher opponents loom.

Brandon Thomas nearly blew off his hand in a fireworks accident in high school. Now he may be the star running back that the Memphis Tigers need.

More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.

Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman. 

The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.

Sept. 4, 2021: University of Memphis (1-0) defeats Nicholls State (0-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. 

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Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17

Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?