Monday recap: Tigers survive and advance against East Carolina
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin analyze the positives and negatives of an overtime win against East Carolina.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin analyze the positives and negatives of an overtime win against East Carolina.
“What I saw in practices this week, I knew he would bounce back,” Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “His teammates knew he would bounce back.”
Quarterback Marcus Stokes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and added two rushing touchdowns as Memphis rallied from a 16-3 halftime deficit. Related content:
NCAA college football box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and East Carolina Pirates at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis will play host to East Carolina as it looks to bounce back from a loss at Tulane.
Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes took ownership of the 31-17 loss at Tulane during a players-only meeting that he orchestrated.
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Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers 31-17 loss at Tulane and how it impacts the American Conference race.
The Memphis offense picked the wrong night to have its worst performance of the season.
Memphis lost to the Tulane Green Wave, 31-17, on a blustery Friday night, suggesting it may not yet have addressed all the gap-closing work new coach Charles Huff set as his goal for the program.
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Box score for the University of Memphis Tigers’ game against the Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans.
The Tigers have won each of their last three games, by no less than 24 points each. They are now preparing to play a Tulane team that’s been difficult for Memphis to beat on the road in recent years.
Edge rusher J’Mond Tapp has been making his presence known to opponents of the Memphis Tigers.
The Green Wave’s ground game also concerns the Tigers coach ahead of the first Friday game of the season.
Huff is flying high, his Memphis Tigers 5-1 heading into an American Conference tussle with Tulane in New Orleans.
A current Sun Belt Conference member plans to join the American, the league to which the Tigers belong.
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss Memphis’ 38-13 win over UAB as the Tigers roll through another American Conference opponent.
At the halftime point of the 2026 season, good isn’t good enough for Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff.
“I came here for one trophy,” Memphis coach Charles Huff said. “Until I get it, I’m not touching another trophy.”
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Box score for the Memphis Tigers vs. UAB Blazers college football game played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
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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.
Some wondered when the receiving room would become a bigger factor in the passing game. That time has come.