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Memphis basketball announces nonconference schedule

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:56:57 -0500

Memphis will open the season with a neutral site game against Iowa State on Nov. 2 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Fan fest gives Memphis Tigers faithful first glimpse into Huff era

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 21:57:25 -0500

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.

Players to watch during Tigers' fan fest

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 12:07:59 -0500

Saturday will allow fans to see the progress made on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation while checking out the team led by football coach Charles Huff.

American Conference opponents announced for Memphis basketball

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 11:23:23 -0500

The Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball American Conference opponents were announced by the league on Friday.

New location for Memphis basketball game against Dayton has been set

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:21:37 -0500

The Tigers’ Nov. 29 game against Dayton was originally scheduled to be elsewhere.

Memphis basketball adds Grand Canyon to schedule, according to report

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 15:00:15 -0500

The game is reportedly part of a home-and-home series with Memphis traveling to Grand Canyon next season.

Memphis football coach says quarterbacks no longer stressing about position battle

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 21:26:25 -0500

Charles Huff has told both QBs they looked more relaxed now than they did during the spring.

How many votes did Tigers receive in coaches poll?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 12:48:57 -0500

The preseason coaches poll for the 2026 college football season has been released.

Court ruling could give some Tigers an extra season

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:46:22 -0500

Memphis football coach Charles Huff said he’s been advised to “pump our brakes” before making any moves under the injunction that grants eligibility to certain players from the 2022 high school class.

Former Tigers receive temporary injunction to play extra year

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:51:20 -0500

A Nashville chancery court judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday, July 31, that allows several college basketball players in the state of Tennessee another year of eligibility.

Memphis coach Charles Huff says big goals must come with a big work ethic

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:22:11 -0500

Memphis players have set their expectations on a shot at the College Football Playoff. Coach Charles Huff says the work ethic will determine that.

Tigers channeling their inner 'Remember the Titans'

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:34:44 -0500

The Memphis Tigers football team is going to Victory Ranch to put phones down and bond as a team.

How Memphis can help set the tone for the American early in 2026 season

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:33:54 -0500

Although Memphis doesn’t have a power conference opponent on its schedule, it has two nonconference games that could prove to be even more significant for the playoff race.

Former Memphis Tigers player Jordan Devey dies at age 38

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:50:21 -0500

Jordan Devey played for the Tigers in the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

How new eligibility rule impacts American Conference rosters

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:49 -0500

The Daily Memphian spoke to a handful of coaches during the American Conference Media Days. All of them appeared in favor of the new rule.

'Like, enough! It's time for structure in college sports.'

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:29:08 -0500

American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti and Memphis coach Charles Huff address the Protect College Sports Act.

Tigers fan fest coming to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:54:56 -0500

This event was originally scheduled for the end of spring camp in April but was postponed because of weather.

Top storylines to follow during American Conference Media Days

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Linebacker Mike Montgomery and offensive lineman Maarten Woudsma will join Memphis coach Charles Huff in representing the Tigers at media days.

Where are the 2026 Tigers projected to finish in the American Conference?

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:12 -0500

This year is especially hard to predict for the American Conference because the conference has five new head coaches.

New Tigers coach Huff already planning with conference title game in mind

fbonner@dailymemphian.com (Frank Bonner II) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:16:20 -0500

The Tigers are planning recruiting visits as if they will be playing in the Dec. 5 American championship game.