Tigers defense scores twice in win over North Texas
The Tigers scored two defensive touchdowns for the first time since 2014 on the way to earning a 44-34 win over North Texas for their third-consecutive win.Related stories:
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The Tigers scored two defensive touchdowns for the first time since 2014 on the way to earning a 44-34 win over North Texas for their third-consecutive win.Related stories:
The Memphis defense isn’t satisfied with just one breakout game. The Tigers want it to become a trend. Linebacker Xavier ‘Zay’ Cullens said, “I don’t want it to seem like we got lucky. I want people to understand that’s who we really are.”
Barto played linebacker for the Tigers from 1990-93 and holds the record for most career tackles in program history.
The Memphis offense should have a solid day against one of the worst defenses in the country.
Bethune-Cookman will replace the Mean Green as a non-conference opponent.
The pregame pep rally will begin 15 minutes earlier at 1:30 p.m. so fans can start entering the stadium. There will also be seven additional security wanding and ticketing locations.Related story:
Seth Henigan keeps the same approach whether he’s being praised or criticized on social media.
The exit fee for the contract that was signed in 2010 is $250,000, according to the source. The discussions between the two programs are expected to be settled within the next few weeks.
Tigers tight ends coach Brad Salem grew up as a coach’s kid and became one himself. His two sons Eli and Jeremiah are on track to follow the same trend.
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said he could feel the passion the city of Memphis had for the program when he coached in his first Tigers home game last week.
Three former Tigers running backs scored their first touchdown of the season.
Coach Ryan Silverfield is looking for the Tigers to improve on their shortcomings from the 44-32 win over Arkansas State. Related story:
Memphis will kick off against Temple on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and will be aired on ESPNU, the AAC announced on Monday.
Sophomore quarterback Seth Henigan threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns to lead Memphis to a win in its home opener at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Caden Prieskorn becoming ‘one of the leaders of the offense’Related stories:
Some fans missed part of the game because they were still in line waiting to be let in the stadium after the game had already started. The home opener on Saturday was the first game that the Tigers had all digital passes for game tickets and parking.
Former walk-on quarterback Caden Prieskorn has become a go-to receiver and a key blocker in the run game.
A pair of players are no longer with the program, a University of Memphis spokesperson confirmed Saturday.
Arkansas State hasn’t committed a turnover in the first two games but it’s going against a Memphis defense that already has five takeaways.
“To open up the run game you’ve got to be good in the throw game,” Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said.
Playing receiver has always been in Gabe Rogers’ heart, but it took a few years to get back to that position. Now he’s taking advantage of the opportunity.
Drennan, who sacrificed his life by jumping in to save a child who had been swept into a culvert under Neshoba Road, will be recognized for his heroics at the home opener against Arkansas State on Saturday.
Antonio Gibson racked up 130 yards of total offense in to help the Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-22.
The Tigers will have electronic ticketing for games, which will include the parking passes. But paper tickets are still available. And Saturday’s home opener will have more visible police presence.
The Tigers have four consecutive home games starting with Saturday’s home opener against Arkansas State. Memphis is 11-2 at home the last two seasons. Tigers AD Laird Veatch: New digital tickets are ‘more customer friendly’Related story:
It was the most points the University of Memphis has ever scored in Annapolis, defeating the Midshipmen.Related story: