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Tigers could struggle to keep finances up under Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.
Frank Bonner II
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Memphis Tigers Football Ahead of stadium debut, Tigers trail last year’s ticket revenue
Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988.
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Memphis Tigers Football What to expect at renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for Tigers’ home opener
Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner.
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Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’
The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.
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Memphis Tigers Football Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza
If you’ve got a ticket to the game, you’ve got a ticket to the party at the Landers Plaza at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The University of Memphis and Sodexo Live! will introduce an enhanced food and beverage program.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMonday recap: What type of statement did the Tigers make with win at UNLV?
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season.
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After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victory
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Sports American Conference bans former college players who go pro from returning
The American Conference is the latest conference to officially prohibit former college athletes from returning back to college after turning professional.
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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis basketball to face Penn State in first game at Battle 4 Atlantis
Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.
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Memphis Tigers FootballAfter a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victory
Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes beat out Air Noland to win the starting job. Coach Charles Huff said when it came down to it, he leaned on experience. Stokes then went out and got the job done against UNLV.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers open Charles Huff era with a win in Vegas
Behind solid quarterback play from Marcus Stokes and a relentless second half pass rush, Memphis wins its season opener over UNLV.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes to start at UNLV
Memphis head coach Charles Huff has named a starting quarterback ahead of the season opener at UNLV.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis at UNLV: What to know for Tigers’ season opener
A few areas to focus on when the first game of the Charles Huff era begins Saturday night at UNLV.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis fans to get final peek at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium days before home opener
The next Charles Huff Radio Show will allow Tigers football fans another look at the renovated stadium before the first home game.
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Memphis Tigers FootballNo game too far for Tigers football fan on 193rd consecutive game
Memphis Tigers fan John Stacy has only missed seven games since 2003, and none since 2011. He drives to every away game, no matter the distance.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football series with Mississippi State canceled
Tigers will replace the canceled home-and-home series of games in 2028 and 2029 with a single game at Mississippi State in 2034.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMemphis vs. UNLV: No starting QB has been announced, and no depth chart released for either team
There are always questions before college-football season openers, and the Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels have added to the unknowns before Saturday’s game in Las Vegas.
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Memphis Tigers FootballHow former Miami coach Randy Shannon joined the Memphis staff
All it took was about a week of being around the Memphis Tigers football program for former Miami head coach Randy Shannon to make a noticeable impression on the players.
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Memphis Tigers Football‘It’s going to be a dogfight when you play us’: Huff says about Tigers’ toughness
UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener.
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Memphis Tigers FootballHow linebacker Mike Montgomery went from FCS to the Memphis Tigers
An ankle injury caused Mike Montgomery to start his college career at the FCS level. It put him on a path to find a coach in Charles Huff, whom he wants to emulate.
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Memphis Tigers FootballFan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era
The Tigers hosted a fan fest practice at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, showing off what’s to come for a newly reconstructed team and stadium.
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Memphis Tigers Football How many votes did the Tigers receive in AP Top 25 poll?
The preseason Associated Press Top 25 for the 2026 football season has been released.
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Memphis Tigers Football ‘They know when Christmas is’: Huff gives team date for naming starting quarterback
Memphis coach Charles Huff has a sit-down scheduled with the coaching staff to make a decision about the starting quarterback.
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Memphis Tigers FootballWhat should be expected of Memphis football this season?
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss expectations for team performance, fan attendance and their impressions of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.
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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis football schedules home-and-home series with Toledo
The home-and-home series with Toledo will be the first time the two teams face each other.
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