Leading rusher Dreke Clark is considered day-to-day after suffering an injury against Stephen F. Austin.

The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense. 

The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.

His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level. 

From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.

The Tigers’ offense knows it has to take advantage of every down against the Midshipmen’s ability to eat the clock.

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, La’Andre Thomas confirmed the rumors of him opting out of the season with a statement on his Twitter page.

The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.

Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.

The Tigers have won 12 of the past 13 matchups against the Green Wave.

The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons. 

JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense. 

The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.

It wasn’t the biggest win of the season for Memphis football. But it was a joyous day just the same.

The Tigers’ rushing production has been anemic, but the emergence of Weaver, Kylan Watkins and Asa Martin could prove a turning point.

It was another typical, uneasy first half for the Tigers, but Austin helped them break down the wall.
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What they're saying on Twitter: Memphis finally gets a big win

It’s just the second time Memphis and Stephen F. Austin have faced other; the othe matchup was in 1959.

The Tigers are looking forward to the return of their star cornerback and getting their ground game working again.

Navy, which had to postpone last week’s game against the Tigers because of COVID-19, is back in the lineup.

Memphis has not had a game this season without a turnover.

The running back is the younger brother of Kenneth Gainwell, who opted out before the season.

The Tigers are a 30-point favorite in Saturday’s game, but don’t forget about the unnecessarily difficult win against South Florida.