Tigers fans recall the frenzy — and when the goal post came down
On the 25th anniversary of the famous win over Tennessee, Tiger fans reminisce on the celebration that took down the goal post.
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November 2021
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Calkins: The day Memphis defeated Tennessee (and put me in bathrooms everywhere)
An updated column marking the momentous occasion.
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The day Memphis football defeated Tennessee, as told by those who lived it
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The day Memphis football defeated Tennessee, as told by those who lived it
Nov. 9, 1996: There have been big moments since, but none bigger than the day the Tigers upended Peyton Manning and the rival from the east.
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Defense comes up big in Tigers’ upset over No. 23 SMU
Despite some hiccups in other parts of the game, Memphis thwarted the Mustangs’ offense and won with some aggressive play-calling.
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Calkins: With daring and defense, Memphis football shows it’s not going anywhere
Saturday’s upset win over No. 23 SMU may not have been the biggest win of Ryan Silverfield’s tenure at Memphis. But never has the coach needed a win more.
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What they said on Twitter about Tigers vs. SMU
Here’s a collection of what people tweeted as the SMU-Memphis game progressed at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Nov. 6, 2021.
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Box score: Memphis 28, SMU 25
Nov. 6, 2021: The University of Memphis Tigers defeated Southern Methodist University at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis has a favorable history with the remaining four opponents
The Tigers have a combined 14-3 record against SMU, East Carolina, Houston and Tulane since 2016.
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October 2021
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Memphis football notebook: Tigers have one of the worst turnover margins
The Tigers’ -1.38 turnover margin is the second-worst in the country and only nine teams have lost more turnovers than Memphis who has 15 turnovers in eight games.
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Calkins: Don’t be stupid. There’s only one reason Memphis lost to UCF.
No, Memphis didn’t lose to UCF because of the coaching. Memphis lost to UCF because the program was down to its fourth quarterback.
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Memphis falls to UCF without QB Seth Henigan
With the freshman injured, the Tigers turned to Peter Parrish, who had not thrown a pass in college until facing the Knights.
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Twitter collection: What they said about Memphis at UCF
What people said on social media about the Memphis football game against UCF at the Bounce House in Orlando.
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Box score: UCF 24, Memphis 7
Oct. 22, 2021: UCF defeats Memphis in an AAC game at the Bounce House in Orlando.
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Key stats and numbers for Friday night against UCF
The Tigers are hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since September.
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Simmons Bank changes mind on name of Liberty Bowl stadium
Simmons Bank, which is acquiring the rights to rename the venue, has decided to switch out one word.
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Tigers Football Insider: How well can Memphis finish in the AAC?
Of the five games left on Memphis’ schedule, the two games that are the toughest to win are against SMU and at Houston.
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Memphis quarterback enters transfer portal
The redshirt freshman came to Memphis as a three-star recruit.
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Former Tigers LB Tim Harris to be inducted into Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
His 55 career sacks are the fourth-most in Packers history, and he set a single-season franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 1989.
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How former Tigers did in the NFL: Week 6
Bobby McCain got his first interception of the season.
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Calkins: With season on the brink, Tigers respond the way you’d want them to
After three straight losses, the future of the Memphis football program hung in the balance. Why Thursday’s win over Navy was bigger than most.
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Box score: Memphis 35, Navy 17
Oct. 14, 2021: Memphis defeats Navy, 35-17, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Tweet collection: What they’re saying about Navy vs. Memphis
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Tweet collection: What they’re saying about Navy vs. Memphis
Here is a collection of social media observations from the Tigers’ game against Navy at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
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Key stats and numbers as Tigers take on Navy in national TV game
Expect Navy to run the ball and eat up a ton of clock in the process.
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Tigers Football Insider: The Tigers needs a reliable kicker
Coach Ryan Silverfield said after the Tulsa game that he had no idea which kicker he planned on using against Navy on Thursday.
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Tigers have a quick turnaround at crucial point in season
Memphis has a short week to prepare for a game that could drop the Tigers under .500 for the first time in eight seasons.
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