“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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The Memphis Tigers will close their nonconference schedule against UT Martin in what is expected to be a bounceback game after losing to Boise State.

Saturday’s home game against UT Martin will be the Memphis Tigers’ chance to show the fanbase that it adequately addressed the issues at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.

The crowd at the Renasant Convention Center was the biggest since the hall first began honoring inductees in 2019.

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Twenty-eight years after he suited up in a Memphis uniform for the final time, former offensive lineman Ron Sells gets to watch his daughter cheerlead at his alma mater. 

“Charles Huff took time Tuesday to reflect on lessons learned during — and after — his first loss as coach of the Memphis Tigers.”

“One game doesn’t determine or define your season,” Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “That’s why they give you 12 of them.”

Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers’ first loss and why it happened. 

SEC teams are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in this week’s AP and Coaches Top 25 rankings. No Group of Six team is ranked, but Boise State is close. 

Memphis went from averaging 15.5 yards per play in the first two quarters to averaging 5.6 yards per play in the second half against Boise State. Coach Huff says Tigers will need to “suffer well.”

Coach Charles Huff warned that the Memphis Tigers might get bludgeoned by Boise State. But he already has a new theme for the season. And it just might work.

Memphis held a 14-point lead late in the first half, but Boise State recovered to hand Memphis a 38-20 loss in the Broncos’ home opener in front of an announced crowd of 34,439.

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Box Score: Boise State 38, Memphis 20

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Boise State Broncos from Boise, Idaho.

The Memphis Tigers’ game at Boise State could have major College Football Playoff implications. The winner will be the frontrunner in the Group of Six.

The Tigers’ Jaylin Carter has gone from a relatively unknown name to becoming the sport’s next potential breakout star.

The NCAA appealed former Memphis receiver Cortez Braham Jr.’s eligibility injunction, which allowed him to play for the Tigers last season.

The University of Memphis was offering three new value meals at Saturday’s season home opener, and food writer Sophia Surrett was there to check them out. 

Memphis will play at Boise State after the Broncos played a close road game against an Oregon team that was ranked preseason No. 2. 

The undefeated Memphis Tigers football team moved up among “Others Receiving Votes” in both the AP Top 25 and the coaches poll.

While the Liberty Stadium renovation touches were received well, some fans had issues with parking, concessions, tickets and their seats at the Tigers' first home game.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.