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Group of Five playoff picks: Predictions for the Tigers
Media members from around the country predict which Group of Five programs will compete for a College Football Playoff berth and where the Memphis Tigers fit in.
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Media members from around the country predict which Group of Five programs will compete for a College Football Playoff berth and where the Memphis Tigers fit in.
The Memphis Tigers’ new athletic director isn’t keen on the new AAC commissioner’s interest in discussing the idea of a different playoff for Group of Five teams that don’t crack the College Football Playoff.Related content:
Former Ole Miss kicker Caden Costa entered the NCAA transfer portal because of his NFL aspirations, and he believes Memphis can help get him there.
University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave said there were many who believed the renovation wasn’t going to happen.Related content:
Athletic director Ed Scott is taking over the department at an interesting time for Memphis and the rest of the college sports.
With the Memphis Tigers opening the college football season against North Alabama at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31, the university released details of what fans can expect on game day.
Ed Scott has to replace at least five U of M staffers but said he’s “confident in where we are in that process and who we’ll be able to attract.”
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The new stadium is another way to memorialize Eliza Fletcher, who was abducted and killed during her morning run two years ago.
Where does this season rank among most important years in Memphis football? Did the Coaches Poll or the Associated Press Poll get it right in ranking the Tigers against other Group of Five teams?
Defensive back Jordan Grier, defensive lineman Patrick Lucas Jr., defensive back Kobee Minor and linebacker Darryl Minor Jr. all turned in their crimson and cream jerseys for Tigers blue and gray.
“We’ve got a scrimmage tomorrow but this kind of takes their mind off football for a little bit and rightfully so,” Coach Ryan Silverfield said of defensive back An’Darius Coffey and others who visited with children’s hospital patients.
With the Memphis Tigers’ 5-1 win over Alabama A&M, Brooks Monaghan became a member of an elite group of Division I college coaches.
The Memphis Tigers have three conference opponents in 2025 who aren’t on this year’s schedule.
The Tigers have ranked in the top 20 in fewest penalties and penalty yards in each of the past three seasons.
DeeDee Hagemann was named to the All-Big Ten Second-Team after averaging 12.3 points and 5.3 assists last season.
The Memphis Tigers did not get as favorable of a ranking in the Associated Press Poll released on Monday as it did in the USA Today Coaches Poll last week.
The Memphis Tigers offensive line, the unit that is in charge of protecting Tigers QB Seth Henigan, is rounding into form.
Special teams coordinator Chris White feels confident in the Memphis athletes he has at his disposal heading into his second season with the Tigers, especially defensive back Julian Barnett.
For Greg Rubin, moving from cornerback to safety has been more than a change in position. “ … And now, I’m the vet,” he said. “I’m older, and I’m at safety. I have to talk to guys and just being able to control the defense and being a voice for the defense.”
The Daily Memphian projects the MVP, newcomers of the year and most improved players for the 2024 Memphis Tigers football team. Related story:
The Memphis Tigers received the most votes of any Group of Five team in the USA Today Coach’s Poll that was released Monday.
The Memphis Tigers have the talent compete for an AAC title and contend for a spot in the first 12-team College Football Playoff, but there are some depth chart questions to answer during camp.
Following the first official practice of preseason camp, senior Seth Henigan didn’t hold back on how important he knows this season is for him and the team.
Senior transfer Quinzia Fulmore is helping fill a void Alex Simmons wanted to address heading into this season.