Tigers give update on stadium fixes ahead of second home game
Saturday’s home game against UT Martin will be the Memphis Tigers’ chance to show the fanbase that it adequately addressed the issues at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Saturday’s home game against UT Martin will be the Memphis Tigers’ chance to show the fanbase that it adequately addressed the issues at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Twenty-eight years after he suited up in a Memphis uniform for the final time, former offensive lineman Ron Sells gets to watch his daughter cheerlead at his alma mater.
“One game doesn’t determine or define your season,” Memphis Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “That’s why they give you 12 of them.”
Memphis went from averaging 15.5 yards per play in the first two quarters to averaging 5.6 yards per play in the second half against Boise State. Coach Huff says Tigers will need to “suffer well.”
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin break down the Tigers’ first loss and why it happened.
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The NCAA appealed former Memphis receiver Cortez Braham Jr.’s eligibility injunction, which allowed him to play for the Tigers last season.
Memphis will play at Boise State after the Broncos played a close road game against an Oregon team that was ranked preseason No. 2.
While the Liberty Stadium renovation touches were received well, some fans had issues with parking, concessions, tickets and their seats at the Tigers' first home game.
After rushing for 166 yards in his one season at Southern Miss, Jaylin Carter has already rushed for 280 yards and five touchdowns in his first two games for coach Charles Huff’s Tigers.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.
Jaylin Carter rushes for 183 yards and four touchdowns and Manny Covey adds 103 more as the Tigers rush for 335 yards in the victory. ‘I brought him with me for a reason:’ Memphis coach on RB Jaylin CarterRelated content:
After executing a thrilling upset of UNLV last week, the Memphis Tigers are now preparing to play their first home game of the year against Arkansas State.
The Protect College Sports Act, which has not been passed, would more than double the University of Memphis’ sports expenses — unless the Tigers move conferences.
Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988.
Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner. Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’Related content:
The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.
If you’ve got a ticket to the game, you’ve got a ticket to the party at the Landers Plaza at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty StadiumRelated content:
The University of Memphis and Sodexo Live! will introduce an enhanced food and beverage program.
Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season. After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victoryRelated content:
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Memphis will have already played a tough slate of games by the time it reaches Battle 4 Atlantis.