Ryan Silverfield wasn't handed the Memphis job. He earned it with this work this week — and over the last four years. 

U of M expected to name Ryan Silverfield as head coach on Friday, replacing Mike Norvell, who left for Florida State.

Memphis assistants are expected to continue with the team until after the Cotton Bowl game on Dec. 28, according to a source close to the situation.

Adam Fuller will follow Mike Norvell to Florida State. 

Mike Norvell wrote a warm, gracious letter to Memphians Tuesday. In that spirit, here's a letter from a Memphis fan named Jay Adkins — right back to Norvell.

Mike Norvell will not coach in the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic after accepting the head coaching position at Florida State. 

Current and former players, fans and recruits have made it clear - they want Ryan Silverfield to take over the Memphis football program.

Some thoughts on Ryan Silverfield, Laird Veatch, the Memphis football job, Memphis attendance and what it means to be alive. 

After winning the AAC championship game, Memphis earned a spot in a New Year's Six bowl and will face Penn State in the 2019 Cotton Bowl. 

Mike Norvell officially hired by Florida State, Memphis set to look for his replacement. 

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.