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. 

After a slow start that had the Tigers trailing 20-14, Memphis scored 31 straight points to seal their ninth victory of the season at Houston on Saturday.

Tiger safety La'Andre Thomas faced a challenging childhood and is striving to provide a better atmosphere for his newborn daughter.

The future of the Memphis Tigers has coach Mike Norvell excited. 

Memphis moved up three spots in the College Football Playoff Rankings, but still sits behind Cincinnati among the non-Power Five teams.

The Memphis Tigers are facing a different offense, but the same quarterback as last year when they go to Houston this weekend. 

The Memphis Tigers move up one spot to No. 18 in both rankings after an off week. 

The Memphis coaching staff remains excited about current and future prospects after primetime display last Saturday. 

Running back Patrick Taylor is searching for comfort and confidence while he recovers from a foot injury. 

Running back Patrick Taylor is progressing in his rehab after injuring his foot in week one of the regular season.

The Memphis Tigers did the little things and dominated on special teams in their 54-48 win over SMU.

Tigers use victory over previous undefeated SMU to rise in polls.

Memphis defeated 15th-ranked SMU at the Liberty Bowl Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a day that will be remembered for a very long time.