The second quarterback to join the 2022 recruiting class chose the University of Memphis over offers from Arkansas State, Tulane, Virginia Tech, Yale and Akron.

Nov. 13, 2021: East Carolina University defeats Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

David Kemp’s 24-yard field goal forces OT, but team’s kicking woes prompt coach Ryan Silverfield to go with 2-point conversion attempt instead of extra point after overtime TD.

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Box score: East Carolina 30, Memphis 29 (OT)

Here is a sampling of what people said in the Memphis Tigers’ game against the ECU Pirates.

Here are the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into Saturday, where the Tigers are a 5-point favorite.

ECU is ranked 12th in takeaways, while the Tigers have had at least one turnover in each of the past eight games. 

Memphis football is coming off an exciting upset over SMU and is one game away from being bowl eligible.

The defense is trending upward in the final games of the season for the second consecutive year. 

Henigan didn’t practice much in the week leading to the SMU game and the practice load this week will depend on how he feels.

On the 25th anniversary of the famous win over Tennessee, Tiger fans reminisce on the celebration that took down the goal post. 

An updated column marking the momentous occasion.

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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.

Kenneth Gainwell led the way with his fourth touchdown of the season.

Victories in at least two of the remaining three regular-season games would guarantee a winning season for the Tigers. 

Seth Henigan returns after not playing in a game for three weeks. Running back Brandon Thomas will not play. 

SMU has only allowed five sacks this season and has the seventh-ranked offense in the country. 

Tigers beat writers Steven Johnson and Frank Bonner II discuss the Tigers’ upcoming home game against No. 23 SMU and the basketball team’s season opener vs. Tennessee Tech.

SMU has the seventh-best offense in the country, with both passing and rushing depth that has stymied defenses. 

The Tigers have a combined 14-3 record against SMU, East Carolina, Houston and Tulane since 2016. 

Former University of Memphis football players Darrell Henderson Jr., Jake Elliott and Arthur Maulet did the Tigers proud.