Mike Norvell is headed to Florida State. Can Memphis make a third straight great coaching hire? That is the challenge that lies ahead. 

With Mike Norvell heading to Florida State as the Seminoles new football coach, Memphis must search for a replacement. A look at the candidates.

Late Antonio Gibson touchdown catch gives Memphis its first AAC conference championship.

Cincinnati and Memphis line up at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a conference trophy on the line and – for the Tigers – a possible spot in the Cotton Bowl.

Has there ever been a Saturday like this in Memphis? No. There will be 25,000 people in the St. Jude Marathon and another 40,000 or so watching the American Athletic Conference championship game in the afternoon. 

Memphis coach Mike Norvell may well take another job after Saturday's game against Cincinnati. Here's the best way to handle that news.

Three Tigers earn first team all-AAC honors, while Kenneth Gainwell and Antonio Gibson also receive special recognition for rookie of the year and special teams play respectively.

The Memphis Tigers want to dominate Cincinnati at the line of scrimmage Saturday afternoon.

Memphis playing back-to-back games against the same team presents Tigers with unique challenges. 

Memphis Tigers rise in polls which helps their odds to appear in the Cotton Bowl.

The Memphis football team defeated Cincinnati Friday to clinch a third straight West Division championship. But for this team, the big prize awaits.

Memphis advanced to the American Athletic Conference Championship Game with a 34-24 win over Cincinnati. 

The stakes couldn't be higher for the Tigers Friday game against Cincinnati. 

Opposing special teams units are spotting the Memphis offense yards and losing the field position battle. 

The Memphis Tiger football team plays Cincinnati Friday for a third straight Western Division title. It's a staggering accomplishment for head coach Mike Norvell.

The Memphis Tigers defense looks to fix opening drive struggles ahead of Friday's game against Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Tigers held their No. 18 ranking in the College Football Playoff rankings.

No. 17 Memphis continues to play tough defenses with No. 18 Cincinnati up this Friday. 

Memphis leaps Cincinnati in AP Top 25 as the Tigers and Bearcats are poised for a huge matchup with New Year's Six implications Friday afternoon. 

Tigers scored 42 straight points, overwhelming South Florida on the road in the first multi-interception game of the year.

The Memphis Tigers are facing a stout South Florida defense – particularly against the pass – this weekend in Tampa. 

Isaac Ellis is thriving as the Memphis Tigers sixth man off the bench. 

Brady White and Damonte Coxie are having fun while the Memphis Tigers play their best football this season. Meanwhile, there is news on future schedules and the Cincy-Tigers game time.

Memphis and Cincinnati hold their spots in the latest Amway Coaches Poll, the Bearcats remaining one spot ahead of the No. 18 Tigers.

From success to hope, sports fans in Memphis have a lot to enjoy right now even with the uncertainty of the James Wiseman situation.

Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III earns a scholarship after 45-27 win over Houston.