Danton Barto, Memphis football’s all-time leading tackler, is in the hospital fighting COVID-19. He sent his wife, Shelly Beth, a text: “Get that shot for me.”

The Tigers continued their tear on the recruiting by adding a four-star defensive lineman from the state of Georgia.

Tigers offensive line coach Jim Bridge is counting on position battles improving the overall work ethic of his group.

Silverfield said the team’s conditioning still has a long way to go before reaching the season opener against Nicholls on Sept. 4, but he mentioned his players are in significantly better shape now than they were this time last year.

COVID-19 precautions are preventing Silverfield from executing his usual team bonding outings, but that doesn’t mean he’s given up on unique ways to create team chemistry.

Bruce, the first Tigers player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, also made sure to mention Memphis prominently during his speech. 

Coach Ryan Silverfield, starting his second full season, sees it as time to get back to basics.

Isaac Bruce will become the first Memphis player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. He says his time at Memphis — a place he still loves — “helped make me who I am.”

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t forcing players to get vaccinated, but is trying to educate them. He says more than 80% of the team will be vaccinated by the season opener.

“Stay true to what you do and try not to worry about the outside factors,” Tigers defensive line coach Kyle Pope said. 

Though the school announced Wednesday it would be adding new outdoor seating options for the upcoming season, there’s a much larger vision.

As the Tigers experienced last season, a COVID outbreak can potentially setback a season.

‘Memphis deserves better than to be fretting about conference realignment again. It needs the Big 12 to implode once and for all.’

A few days after being named to the Maxwell Award watchlist, University of Memphis Tigers star receiver lands on the 2021 Biletnikoff Award watch list following a prolific 2020 season.

Is Memphis the leader for a three-star defensive lineman?

Calkins: “The only thing SEC states do better than football is ignorance. Why you should be rooting for forfeits — and fully vaccinated Vanderbilt — this season.”

Preseason accolades continue to roll in for the two University of Memphis Tigers star football players.

The Tigers were part of the ‘Hope to Dream’ program that gave new beds to children in need, and in return received memories of their own they’ll cherish.

Which ACC school has become the Tigers’ biggest challenger for Tevin Carter?

With a new kicker and punter, how will Memphis special teams look under new coordinator Charles Bankins?

It’s an achievement to receive preseason accolades from Phil Steele.

Mike MacIntyre to speak on July 19.