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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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.

Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Johns gives his unit a B-minus. Here’s what it needs to do.

The defensive prospects out of Louisiana have decided to reopen their recruitments.

The Tigers hope to see their best cornerback and a much-needed defensive lineman against Stephen F. Austin. 

The Memphis quarterback is one of 12 left in the running for the “academic Heisman.”

The Tigers lineman’s role has been limited to special teams this season.