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Tigers Talk: Can Memphis pull off an upset against SMU?
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin debate before Saturday’s big AAC between the Tigers and Mustangs.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers safety Simeon Blair on SMU game: ‘It’s like my Super Bowl’
Simeon Blair transferred to Memphis for the chance to compete for a conference title. Now the former Arkansas safety says he’ll be playing the most significant game of his college career.
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Tigers Football Insider: Eagles kicker Jake Elliott buys tickets for fans
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Football Insider: Eagles kicker Jake Elliott buys tickets for fans
Former Memphis Tiger Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a major purchase for Saturday’s game against SMU.
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Memphis Tigers Football NFL Week 10: Notable performances from former Tigers
Riley Patterson kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Detroit Lions to a 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Memphis Tigers FootballHave close games better prepared the Tigers for SMU?
The Tigers would have liked to put some of their opponents away in a less stressful manner, but those moments might have helped Memphis be more prepared for what situations might arise when SMU travels to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
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Memphis Tigers FootballConference title still a reality, but Tigers are playing with fire
Hypothetical talks at the start of the year surrounding what could be for the program have inched closer and closer to reality each week.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers survive overtime scare at Charlotte
Memphis (8-2, 5-1 AAC) stays alive in the race toward a conference championship game appearance after surviving a scare against the 49ers.
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Conference title still a reality, but Tigers are playing with fire
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan starts at Charlotte
Seth Henigan missed most of the fourth quarter of last week’s game with an injury but is healthy enough to start against Charlotte on Saturday.
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Memphis Tigers FootballKey stats and numbers as the Memphis Tigers face Charlotte
The Tigers defense could get a break while facing a 49ers team that is averaging just 16.8 points per game.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Football Insider: Coordinator Matt Barnes owns defensive lapses vs. USF
The Memphis Tigers allowed a season-high 50 points in a 59-50 win over the University of South Florida last week, and defensive coordinator Matt Barnes owned the fact that he didn’t create a good enough game plan.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers podcast: Seth Henigan’s status, breaking down basketball opener win
Host Greg Gaston and Tigers football beat reporter Frank Bonner speculate on quarterback Seth Henigan’s injury status. In the second half of this episode, basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and Gaston break down Memphis’ season-opening win over Jackson State.
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Memphis Tigers FootballBlake Watson on track to be next 1,000-yard rusher for Memphis
Blake Watson is just 174 yards shy of achieving what only seven other Memphis running backs have accomplished in program history.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTiger Jacob Likes: ‘I am a creation of every member of my family’
Jacob Likes is more than football. He’s interested in planes and enjoys reading. He has a knack for business and likes Western movies and country music. All that can be traced back to the people who raised him.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers quarterback Henigan day-to-day, should return ‘sooner than later’
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said quarterback Seth Henigan’s injury status could be a game-time decision. He also said running back Blake Watson is day-to-day.
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Memphis Tigers Football Game times announced for SMU and Temple games
Tigers find out the game time and broadcast network for the final two football games.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers win shootout with USF
Quarterback Seth Henigan did pretty much whatever needed to be done as Memphis defeated South Florida.
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What a moment for Memphis native Tevin Carter
Tigers defense gets the stops when needed, but there’s work to be done
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Memphis Tigers Football What a moment for Memphis native Tevin Carter
After quarterback Seth Henigan left the field with an injury, Tevin Carter stepped in and executed the longest play of the season. “... When his number was called, he went out there and performed,” Coach Ryan Silverfield said.
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for Memphis homecoming game
The Tigers are facing a fast-paced offense for the second consecutive week. South Florida averages 83.6 offensive snaps per game, which is tops in the country.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Talk: Is the criticism of close Memphis football wins fair?
The Tigers head into Saturday’s home game against South Florida coming off a close-call win at North Texas.
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Memphis Tigers Football Strickland to ‘Release the Tigers’ at Memphis football homecoming
“We could think of no better way to thank Mayor Strickland for his loyal support of the Tigers than by having him send the team onto the field before the homecoming game,” Laird Veatch said.
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Football Insider: What does first College Football Playoff ranking mean for the AAC?
The American Athletic Conference appears to be in a race with the Mountain West for a New Year’s Six Bowl bid. A one-loss Tulane team was ranked a spot higher than undefeated Air Force.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Expectations for Silverfield, basketball season-opener
Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner and host Greg Gaston discuss realistic expectations for head coach Ryan Silverfield. Tigers basketball beat writer Parth Upadhyaya and Gaston discuss takeaways from Memphis’ exhibition game victory against Lane College.
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Memphis Tigers FootballHow are the Memphis Tigers finding ways to win close games?
Memphis is winning close games and has the best road record since Ryan Silverfield became head coach. The Tigers have issues that need to be fixed if they want to end up having a special season.
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Memphis Tigers Football NFL Week 8: Notable performances from former Tigers
Lions kicker Riley Patterson made four field goals while Jets defensive lineman Bryce Huff recorded a sack for the third consecutive game.
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers football notebook: Bowl eligibility the minimum standard; kickoff time against Charlotte announced
The 45-42 win at North Texas last week secured a 10th straight bowl game appearance for Memphis football, but the Tigers are hoping for a conference title this year.
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