Memphis proved it is still an American title contender with win over USF
University of Memphis wide receiver Jamari Hawkins (9) celebrates after catching a pass for a first down during an Oct. 25, 2025, game against the University of South Florida. (Josh Blake/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield ended Saturday’s game against South Florida in the arms of an assistant coach who lifted Silverfield in the air to celebrate.
Moments earlier, as time expired, USF kicker Nico Gramatica missed a 52-yard field goal that would have forced overtime.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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