Analyzing how Memphis’ stingy defense compares to previous years
The Memphis Tigers (6-0) are one of two remaining undefeated teams in the American Conference. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The Memphis Tigers (6-0) are one of two remaining undefeated teams in the American Conference.
Navy is the other 6-0 team in the conference.
The Tigers’ unblemished record is partly because Memphis is running the ball at the highest rate it ever has in Ryan Silverfield’s previous five seasons as head coach.
The defense has also improved.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
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