There are 9 article(s) tagged American Conference:

• October 2025

  • No. 6 Memphis women defeat East Carolina, win American Conference title

    With the victory the Tigers (13-0-2, 7-0-1 American) earned the No. 1 seed in the American tournament which starts Nov. 3 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 19, 2025

  • American commissioner hopeful College GameDay can visit Memphis

    “It would be terrific,” American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said of the possibility of College GameDay coming to Memphis. “I’m crossing every finger. I’m saying every prayer, hoping that (the Tigers and USF) continue to play well. And we’ll see where the chips fall.”

    By Frank Bonner II, Parth Upadhyaya October 14, 2025

  • Memphis women’s basketball picked low in American preseason poll

    Coach Alex Simmons’ Tigers were picked to finish in the bottom half of the 13-team American Conference by the league’s coaches.

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 09, 2025

  • American Conference coaches show high regard for Memphis men’s basketball in preseason poll

    Coach Penny Hardaway’s Tigers fare well in preseason poll of American Conference coaches.

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 09, 2025

• September 2025

  • Another SEC team bites the dust. Can Memphis ride the wave to a league title?

    The American Conference has produced six power conference victories this season, creating a clear path for the league champion to reach the College Football Playoff. Will the Tigers take advantage of the opportunity? 

    By Frank Bonner II September 22, 2025

• August 2025

  • Pressure to win the conference remains for Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield

    Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ chances of winning the American Conference, the backup quarterback situation and what to expect in the season opener. 

    By Frank Bonner II, John Martin August 29, 2025

  • Hot Topics: Washington wants a say in college sports, too

    This is Part 3 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.

    By Tim Buckley August 05, 2025

  • Hot Topics: Does Memphis really have College Football Playoff access?

    This is Part 1 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.

    By Tim Buckley August 03, 2025

• July 2025

  • What will it take to improve the American’s basketball perception?

    American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.” 

    By Frank Bonner II July 28, 2025