The Memphis Tigers will face the University of Alabama at Birmingham today in their first American Conference home game of the season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

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“The Tigers and Blazers play Saturday night at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. A big American game for both programs. A sweet bronze trophy — shaped like a rack of ribs — at stake.”

The Tigers lost last year’s game at UAB in heartbreaking fashion. First-year Memphis coach Charles Huff said there is no reason to discuss a game he and most of the roster wasn’t a part of.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss how good Memphis looked during its biggest blowout victory of the season. 

This is a vastly more serious operation at Memphis under Charles Huff. The Tigers did exactly what good teams do; they imposed their will on both sides of the ball for a full 60 minutes.

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Box score for Saturday’s NCAA college football game between the Memphis Tigers and Charlotte 49ers.

The Memphis Tigers defeat the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Box score: Memphis 59, Charlotte 8 

The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and will play their first conference game of the season at Charlotte.

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The Tigers are a third of the way through their schedule, and Marcus Stokes said he is more comfortable in the offense than he was at the start of the season.

The matchup with UAB will be the first home conference game of the season for the Memphis Tigers. 

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The game, which will air on ESPN+, will be the first American Conference game of the season for both schools.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ win over UT Martin as Memphis prepares for its conference schedule. 

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Heading into their latest game, the Tigers football had some improvements to make. After the game, Memphis coach Charles Huff was pleased. 

Stokes took care of the ball, didn’t try to throw the home run every time and was successful converting third downs in Saturday’s win. 

“Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologized for the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.”

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between UT Martin and Memphis played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Quarterback Marcus Stokes had another solid night, finishing with 258 yards passing and four passing touchdowns. He completed 26-of-32 passes and didn’t play in the fourth quarter.

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Box score: Memphis 45, UT Martin 21

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