Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson unpack how Memphis football can get back on track with a win at Tulsa this week. 

Memphis has dropped two straight and Tulsa has lost four out of five to start the year. Both teams are looking to get back on track with a win this week. 

Being “all in” is more important than ever for a Memphis team looking to find its rhythm again. 

It’s no surprise to see multiple former University of Memphis running backs make the list. 

Mayor Jim Strickland said the architect’s conclusion will lead to “cost-efficient” considerations.

The Tigers have four lost fumbles in the past two games, putting the defense in difficult situations. 

Oct. 2, 2021: Temple defeats Memphis at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. 

For the second straight week, the Tigers fumbled away a big lead and a win. But that’s not the bad news. The bad news is what losing could mean for the athletic program. 

In a turn of events resembling last week’s game, the Tigers let slip a 17-0 lead as the Temple Owls took command. 

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Here is a collection of tweets from the Memphis Tigers’ loss to the Temple Owls in Philadelphia.

The Liberty Bowl has a new name, which is fine. But the old stadium needs a whole lot more than that. 

Temple has the No. 1 pass defense in the country, but has been vulnerable on fourth downs. 

The naming rights deal with Simmons Bank will help make dramatic improvements to the stadium, Mayor Jim Strickland said. 

The Tigers are back in Philadelphia for the first time since the controversial 2019 loss to Temple. Said Calvin Austin III: “It comes a time where you’ve just got to move on from it.”

This is Austin’s first deal since the NCAA started allowing players to make money from their name, image and likeness.

The Tigers have faced it before, and Jacobi Francis isn’t overly concerned about having to do it again, this time against Temple.

Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the Tigers first loss last week and what to expect from their first conference game at Temple. 

David Kemp has been dealing with an injury that has left him sidelined for the first four games of the season.

The Tigers coach still has confidence in key freshmen, even after costly fumbles against UTSA.

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.