The American Conference standings are getting crowded, which is why Saturday night’s Halloween matchup between Memphis and Army is so important.

Jaylin Carter leads a talented running back room that has helped Memphis become the 10th-best rushing offense in the country. 

The college football coaching carousel speculation is in full throttle, and Memphis coach Charles Huff’s name has been thrown around as a potential candidate at different spots. 

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. 

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Box score: Memphis 41, East Carolina 34 (OT)

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. 

Kickoff time is scheduled for Army’s Oct. 31 visit with the Memphis Tigers.

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.

The Tigers turned the ball over six times in Friday’s loss to the Green Wave in New Orleans.

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Box score: Tulane 31, Memphis 17

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.” 

The Battle for the Bones between the Memphis Tigers and the UAB Blazers started off close before the Tigers pulled away in the second half to avenge last year’s loss at UAB.

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Box score: Memphis 38, UAB 13

Box score for the Memphis Tigers vs. UAB Blazers college football game played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.