Adjustments on both sides of the ball propel Tigers to home win over Navy
Memphis needed offensive and defensive adjustments to take off in the second half of the 35-23 win over Navy.
Memphis needed offensive and defensive adjustments to take off in the second half of the 35-23 win over Navy.
For a half, Navy had everything working before Memphis snapped out of its troubles, turned up its offense and pulled away from the Midshipmen in the second half.
Brady White shuts out boos, Tiger defense rises up as Memphis remains unbeaten with a 35-23 win over Navy.
Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell has taken on the rushing load for the Tigers, a role that makes him a key figure in Thursday's game against Navy.
Navy's goal at Memphis this Thursday night is simple: shorten the game, win the game.
The Navy defense, under new coordinator Brian Newberry, has dominated the first two games of the season and poses a plenty of unknowns for Memphis.
A fast Navy triple-option attack poses several challenges for the Tigers' defense, including the occasional pass to keep defenders off balance.
Quarterback Brady White wants to learn from last year's mistakes against Navy by cleaning up the small mistakes that cost the Tigers.
Defensive end Everitt Cunningham’s path to the Memphis Tigers steered through a Mississippi town with a unique name and a business district of two gas stations and a Dollar General.
Coach Mike Norvell and special teams coach Pete Lembo are searching for John "Pop" Williams' replacement on special teams.
Mike Norvell has confidence in the Memphis Tigers quarterback situation.
Wide receiver John “Pop” Williams will be out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
The Memphis Tigers are moving on quickly from their 42-6 win over South Alabama because Navy and its sometimes baffling offense await after a bye week.
Memphis followed their two young running backs and a stout defense to a 42-6 win over South Alabama Saturday afternoon.
The Memphis Tigers offensive line faces a tough challenge against the South Alabama defensive line this weekend as the Tigers go on the road for the first time this season.
Memphis Tigers quarterback Brady White and receiver Damonte Coxie understand each other and their relationship is "the best it's every been."
Rodrigues Clark blocked his first punt and scored his first career touchdown in the win over Southern. He's ready to keep doing whatever the Tiger coaches ask of him against South Alabama.
Steven Smothers, a former four-star recruit who initially went to West Virginia, has joined the Tigers, bolstering their recruiting corps.
Tiger running back Patrick Taylor will not play Saturday in Memphis' first road game against South Alabama, and his eventual return to action remains unclear.
The Memphis Tigers defense struggling and adjusting against the Southern University offense may help the Tigers down the line.
Brady White looked sharp — and efficient — as Memphis defeated Southern, 55-24.
Memphis was able to dispatch Southern University easily on Saturday with a 55-24 victory, but the Tigers still are not satisfied with their performance as they seek improvement.
Kenneth Gainwell is security for the Tigers with Patrick Taylor off the field.
Brady White had an efficient day passing, Kenneth Gainwell filled in sufficiently at running back grinding out 85 yards and scoring three times as Memphis defeated Southern 55-24 on Saturday.