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Key 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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Memphis Tigers Football Memphis blows huge lead, rallies in final minute to defeat North Texas
The Tigers trailed by four with 47 seconds remaining and Memphis needed to drive 75 yards to prevent losing after leading 31-7 in the first half.
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Tigers’ Scates makes up for earlier drop, catches game winner
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Memphis Tigers Football Tigers’ Scates makes up for earlier drop, catches game winner
Instead of letting an earlier dropped touchdown pass impact his body language like years past, Memphis receiver Joseph Scates had the game-winning catch at the end.
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Memphis Tigers FootballMr. Reliable: Koby Drake prides himself on staying consistent
Koby Drake staying consistent in everything he does is a character trait for him. It’s worked out well for the former walk-on, which is why his teammates and coaches have referred to him as “Mr. Reliable.”
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Memphis Tigers Football Key stats and numbers for Tigers’ road game at North Texas
The North Texas offense plays fast. It runs the 12th-most plays per game in the country and is among the top in explosive plays and total yards. The defense, however, is dead last in rushing yards allowed.
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Sports How will Army joining the AAC impact the already set schedules?
Army football is headed to the American Athletic Conference starting in 2024.
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Tigers Football Insider: Seth Henigan to play in his hometown
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Memphis Tigers FootballTigers Football Insider: Seth Henigan to play in his hometown
Quarterback Seth Henigan said it’ll be good to be back home this week, but he’s more focused on getting the win than anything else.
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Tigers Podcast Tigers Podcast: Memphis vs. UAB recap, upcoming exhibition game
In this week’s edition of The Daily Memphian Tigers Podcast with Greg Gaston, Gaston and Frank Bonner II recap the Memphis vs. UAB game and Parth Upadhyaya discusses the upcoming basketball exhibition game against Lane College.
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Memphis Tigers FootballSeth Henigan: A coach’s kid who proved he belongs
Here’s why the Memphis quarterback is never rattled: “I belong here. I’m supposed to be here. I’m good enough to be successful at this level and it’s not just because my dad was my coach in high school.”
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