Two local football programs were put on hold Friday because of COVID-19. But don’t blame the players. Blame us.

School’s news release says increased number of positive tests has been linked to “social events.”

Ryan Silverfield’s class of 2021 gains another linebacker, Dedrick Smith.

One of the Tigers who was thrust into a larger role earlier than expected was defensive back Rodney Owens.

Coach Ryan Silverfield has plenty of things he wants his football team to clean up before hosting Houston on Sept. 18 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

It’s time to take a look at the Tigers who performed exceptionally well during their season opener at the Liberty Bowl, from tight end Sean Dykes to a certain defensive lineman who had a nice run on a fake punt.

Here's what athletic director Laird Veatch said of the season opener at the Liberty Bowl and what might get tweaked.

The band was masked, the stadium was nearly empty of fans. But the Tigers won a football game at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night. For now, that will have to do. 

Down multiple starters, the Tigers' defense made a key adjustment, and some well-timed offense led to a successful season opener and coach Ryan Silverfield's first victory.

WR Damonte Coxie is listed in the police report as a witness to the incident on Spottswood Avenue.

Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie share a bond that extends far beyond the football field, despite their different backgrounds.

On Saturday night, Memphis and Arkansas State will play a college football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium but ESPN's announcers will be in a Bristol, Connecticut, studio. But this is what it takes to make college football happen. 

Former White Station star had his transfer waived approved Thursday. 

How can the Mighty Sound of the South be heard during a pandemic? With creativity, determination and spit containers.

The Tigers will now face Tulane on Friday, Nov. 27.

Ryan Silverfield is taking ASU's defense seriously even as it struggled last season.

UCF, Cincinnati were ahead of the Tigers in the preseason media poll.

Red Wolves return nine starters from a unit that averaged more than 33 points a game.

And there to witness the triumph of reaching game day will be his parents.

Tahj Washington's improved mental focus key in him earning a starting spot at receiver.

Also, the Big Ten considers winter football in domes, and Memphis football's opener gets a prime-time slot on ESPN, which will benefit recruiting.

The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."

Three Tigers game dates have been moved by the conference. Memphis announced another game date change on Friday.

The three-star recruit wants to get a head start on training, if the pandemic allows it.

Memphis athletic director updates board of trustees with information on COVID-19 protocols and budget.