There are 208 article(s) tagged American Athletic Conference:

• December 2020

  • As much as he brings to the court, there’s DeAndre Williams as a leader

    Memphis still has issues in its game, but Williams’ appearance on the court is a welcome development.

    By Danielle Lerner December 17, 2020

  • Memphis survives Tulane rally to win AAC opener

    Transfer DeAndre Williams, declared eligible just hours before the game, made an immediate impression.

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    Related story: Box score: Memphis 80, Tulane 74

    By Danielle Lerner December 17, 2020

  • Scouting Report: A quick look at Tigers’ bowl opponent Florida Atlantic

    Florida Atlantic is led by former USF coach Willie Taggart and has a strong defense. But the Owls don’t have a 1,000-yard passer or a rusher with more than 500 yards, despite playing eight games.

    By Steven Johnson December 15, 2020

  • Five Memphis football players earn All-AAC honors, but key name missing

    Memphis Tigers football players Calvin Austin III and O’Bryan Goodson made first-team All-AAC while record breaker Brady White was snubbed altogether.

    By Steven Johnson December 15, 2020

  • Five pressing questions for Memphis basketball heading into AAC play

    Memphis enters conference play on Wednesday with plenty of issues, including point guard play and “hero ball” tendencies. 

    By Danielle Lerner December 14, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers release full 2020-21 basketball schedule

    The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

• November 2020

  • Memphis football’s schedule reshuffles final three games

    Navy, which had to postpone last week’s game against the Tigers because of COVID-19, is back in the lineup.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 20, 2020

  • ‘Cardiac Cats’ indeed: Memphis rallies with 2 TDs in last 5 minutes

    Trailing South Florida by 13 late, the Tigers seal the win with Brady White’s TD pass to Calvin Austin III with 1:03 left. 

    By Steven Johnson November 08, 2020

  • What has happened to the Memphis rushing attack?

    For the second week in a row, the Tigers’ ground game, once considered a huge strength, was held in check. 

    By Steven Johnson November 07, 2020

  • How the Memphis offense can bounce back against South Florida

    The Bulls might be just what the Tigers need to regain their confidence after a bruising loss.

    By Steven Johnson November 05, 2020

  • Silverfield’s bond with USF’s coach makes matchup special — up to a point

    Saturday’s game is one occasion where all of the good feelings will be put aside.

    By Steven Johnson November 05, 2020

  • Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries on Julius Erving Award watchlist

    The Tigers sophomore is one of 20 candidates for the prestigious national award.

    By Danielle Lerner November 04, 2020

• October 2020

  • Tigers men’s basketball No. 2 in AAC preseason coaches poll

    D.J. Jeffries and Landers Nolley II were named to the all-conference second team.

    By Danielle Lerner October 28, 2020

  • Memphis receivers vs. UCF’s secondary is the matchup to watch

    The Knights’ secondary is loaded with playmakers, but how do they compare to the Tigers’ receivers?

    By Steven Johnson October 13, 2020

  • Memphis, American Athletic Conference to play 20-game league schedule

    The AAC will add two games to its traditional 18-game schedule this season.

    By Danielle Lerner October 13, 2020

  • Calkins: Time for Memphis to finally beat the ‘small-time’ UCF football team

    After 13 straight losses to UCF, it’s time for the Memphis Tigers to end that streak. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 12, 2020

  • Memphis-Temple kickoff time set

    Oct. 24 game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be on ESPN+.

    By Steven Johnson October 12, 2020

  • Memphis football using bye week for an attitude adjustment

    The Tigers took a punch to the mouth at SMU, but are learning to absorb the contact ahead of a heavyweight bout against UCF.

    By Danielle Lerner October 08, 2020

  • Tigers Football Insider: Silverfield ‘encouraged’ by latest COVID tests

    After finally getting through a coronavirus outbreak that caused two games to be postponed or canceled, Tiger Football seems to have things under control.

    By Steven Johnson October 07, 2020

  • ‘Enough is enough’: Pride on the line when Memphis faces UCF

    The Tigers have a 13-game losing streak against the Knights.

    By Steven Johnson October 06, 2020

  • Tigers’ rally comes up short against SMU, 30-27

    Memphis, which hadn’t played in a game since Sept. 5, fell behind 24-3 before tying the game in the second half.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2020

  • Calkins: It would’ve been a helluva story, but Memphis screwed up the end

    After a month of adversity, this could have been the ultimate example of resilience.

    By Geoff Calkins October 03, 2020

  • Should Memphis defense’s slow starts worry Tigers fans?

    Solutions are needed with a showdown against UCF looming.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

  • Live tweets: SMU squeaks past Memphis, 30-27

    Late field goal lifts Mustangs.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 03, 2020

  • Memphis-SMU preview: The return of Jacobi Francis

    Here are five keys to a victory as the Tigers play their first game since Sept. 5.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020