Memphis running back Greg Desrosiers has been sidelined since he got hurt during the season opener against Chattanooga.

Sutton Smith’s 64-yard touchdown run gave Memphis a 32-31 lead with 4:51 left in the game and the Tigers hung on for the win over Arkansas.

The Owls improve to 4-1 as Maddox Giel runs for two touchdowns and Jackson Hood scores the game-winner midway through the fourth quarter.

The Dragons “were a little chippy” this week after a loss, coach Joe Rocconi said. Collierville took their frustrations out on the field. 

Blaze Jordan tripled home a run in the first inning, his second triple at Triple-A this season.

PJ Hall and Javon Small are still learning about Memphis. Fortunately, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen were there to set an example. 

Arkansas will travel to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday for a meeting of quarterbacks who know each other well, with Texas ties that go way back.

Larry Johnson capped a 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run to keep Germantown remained undefeated ... with 29 seconds left.

Despite controlling the ball and outshooting the Blazers 16-3, Memphis struggled to capitalize on UAB’s stifling defense.

Hudson Tucker was recognized for his effort in an impressive road win against Nashville Father Ryan on Sept. 12.

Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug. 

Senior receiver Anden Quinn shines against the big dogs while combining with quarterback Brett Godwin in the area’s highest-flying passing attack.

The Redbirds offense scores 10 runs while starting pitcher Curtis Taylor earns 10th victory.

A new local soccer team will kick off in 2026.

Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.

Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’ Memorial service plans have been made.

Memphis jumped out to a 3-0 lead first inning on a string of five singles. All nine Memphis starters reached safely.

Last year’s Class AAA state champions took some hits early. But Mustangs coach David Wolff likes what his team is maturing into.

Jeremiah Jordan grew up with dreams of playing high-level football in his hometown. Last year, he played NCAA Division II football; this week, he’ll start for the Tigers on the biggest stage of his career.

When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know. 

Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.

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Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.

The Memphis Tigers will host Arkansas on Saturday. Memphis has won all five of its home games against power conference schools since 2015, including three against SEC opponents. 

Down 5-1 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, Memphis rallied for six runs and the lead held up.

The defending Division 2-A state champions shook off a slow start and took a big step toward a top postseason seed.