Tigers roll to 24-point win in Battle for the Bones with UAB
What started as a shootout at Protective Stadium, ended with a second-half shutout by Memphis against UAB on Saturday.Related content:
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October 2023
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Tigers Talk: What’s the damage from the Tulane loss?
The Tigers lost their first conference game to Tulane last week. Beat writer Frank Bonner and John Martin discuss what that loss means for Memphis and if the Tigers can win out the rest of the way.
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Work to the Bones: A 26-year rivalry between Memphis and UAB returns
The Battle for the Bones trophy, finished with a giant slab of ribs at the top, has been with the Memphis football program since 2012. That was the last time the Tigers faced UAB in the Battle for the Bones rivalry that dates back to 1997.
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Key stats and numbers for Tigers in the Battle for the Bones with UAB
Saturday’s Battle for the Bones features a UAB quarterback who is completing 74% of his passes, but the Blazers allow the fourth-most tackles for loss in the country. They also struggle defending the run.
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Buckley: Loss to Tulane leaves Ryan Silverfield sick to his stomach. For more reasons than one.
Another slow start, an ineffective ground game, a weird interception and a low blow all hurt Memphis in Friday’s loss to Tulane.
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Key stats and numbers for Memphis against Tulane
The Tulane defense leads the conference with 17 sacks and seven interceptions. The Green Wave also have one of the worst red zone offenses in the country.
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Tigers look to beat ‘the king’ this week
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said the only way to reach the top of the conference is to beat the team that’s already there. That would be the preseason favorite Tulane, whom the Tigers face on Friday.
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Time set for Tigers game at UAB, date selected for Temple game
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Time set for Tigers game at UAB, date selected for Temple game
Television network also picked for Memphis' Oct. 21 visit to Birmingham.
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How Memphis found a way to land big talent from the transfer portal
The Tigers have attracted several transfers who either came from bigger programs or had offers from larger schools. A few of the SEC transfers offered insight on why they chose Memphis.
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September 2023
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Remembering the 2003 Tigers, the team that ended a 31-year drought
Memphis hadn’t qualified for a bowl game in three decades before the 2003 season. The Tigers won nine games, breathing life into the struggling program and catapulting it into what it is today.
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Key stats and number for Memphis Tigers vs. Boise State
Tigers Talk: Offense evaluation and what to expect against Boise State
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Key stats and number for Memphis Tigers vs. Boise State
Memphis needs to establish a strong run game while preventing Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty from having a big game.
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Tigers Talk: Offense evaluation and what to expect against Boise State
Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss the Missouri loss and break down what Memphis must do to bounce back with a home win Saturday against Boise State.
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Tigers football notebook: SEC apologizes for referee mistake on onside kick
The officials told Memphis that it had to use a kicking tee with its late-game onside kick against Missouri. The SEC informed coach Ryan Silverfield the following morning that the referees were wrong.
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The Tigers lost, now it’s time to respond at home
Memphis took a loss in its first real on-the-field test of the season. The aftermath will challenge the locker room leaders in how the Tigers respond against Boise State next week.
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Key stats and numbers for Memphis against Missouri
Containing Missouri receiver Luther Burden while eliminating turnovers will go a long way in helping Memphis execute a potential upset.
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Memphis receiver Tauskie Dove faces his old school, Missouri
Tauskie Dove understands the storylines that surround him playing his former school, but he hasn’t focused too much on that this week.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis could be facing a backup QB against Missouri
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Tigers Talk: Breaking down Memphis’ 3-0 record ahead of the Missouri game
Should fans be worried or excited about Memphis winning a four-point game against Navy? Frank Bonner and John Martin answer this question and more.
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Missouri presents the perfect chance for Memphis to show how good it is
A win against a Missouri team that just beat previously ranked No. 15 Kansas State would solidify that Memphis is headed in the right direction of what it hopes will be a special season.
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Tigers have confidence they ‘can find a way’ to finish games after beating Navy
Memphis was 0-4 in one-possession games last season. The Tigers finally got over the hump with a 28-24 win against Navy.
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Key stats and numbers for Memphis Tigers vs. Navy
Stats and key numbers to know as Memphis looks to win its fifth consecutive matchup with the Naval Academy.
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Nationally ranked Tigers defense faces new challenge from Navy
Navy has a new coach and does some things differently this year on offense, but the Midshipmen will be facing a Tigers defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game when they play Thursday in Memphis.
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Tigers Talk: Bonner II and Martin’s observations after the first two games
The Daily Memphian’s Frank Bonner II and John Martin discuss their initial takeaways, surprise players and any concerns they have about the team after two weeks.
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An’Darius Coffey finds his place in Memphis football
The Tigers defensive back has found his footing after moving over from running back. The former three-star prospect and Winona (Mississippi) High quarterback originally joined Memphis as a cornerback.
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Silverfield’s assessment after watching film; injuries update
The Tigers defense only allowed 91 total yards last week and will take the nation’s top defense into Saturday’s game at Arkansas State.
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It’s Roc Taylor’s time to shine in his third year with the Tigers
Roc Taylor played a minimal role for the Tigers for the past two years. If the season opener is any indication of what to expect from Taylor this year, it could be an exciting season for the junior.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis isn’t overlooking Arkansas State
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