Key stats and numbers to know against UTSA
Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground.
Topic: Memphis Football
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September 2021
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Next up: Tigers will have to protect QB from USTA’s top-10 defense
The Tigers went head-to-head against an SEC defense last week. On Saturday, it’s UTSA and a defensive unit that allowed just eight rushing yards last week.
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Tigers Podcast: Football and men’s basketball could have special seasons
University of Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Tigers basketball beat writer Steven Johnson talk about the potential of the football and men’s basketball programs this year.
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Freshman DB Greg Rubin says: ‘Keep on coming’
Quarterbacks are targeting the true freshman, and he’s embracing it with his Memphis grit.
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Brandon Thomas is great, but give some credit to the Tigers’ O-line
The offensive line wasn’t pleased with last season’s performance; its improvements have helped Brandon Thomas become the No. 2 rusher in the country.
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Eldridge ‘Pete’ Mitchell, first Black coach in Tigers football program, dies at 87
Mitchell, a Memphis native, was an assistant from 1970 to 1975 and later opened an insurance agency.
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Henigan showed the grit Memphis needs from its quarterback in a game that wasn’t pretty
The true freshman kept his wits about him after the first interception of his college career and an unproductive first half.
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Looking at the plays that keyed the Tigers’ breathtaking win
Memphis’ defense got the wheels rolling with a scoop-and-score, and ended the game with a crucial stop.
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Calkins: An unforgettable play — and an unforgettable day
The Memphis Tigers beat another SEC team Saturday. And you know what? It really does just mean more.
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Calkins: Savor the win, Memphians. (And also, the SEC tears.)
“Memphians have no reason to apologize for the football team’s win over Mississippi State Saturday. They should savor it as the triumph it was.”
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Tigers go down to the wire in thrilling win over Mississippi State
A heads-up play by Calvin Austin III and a 51-yard field goal by Joe Doyle, plus some solid defense gave the University of Memphis a statement win.
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Key stats, numbers to know for Tigers’ showdown vs. SEC foe
Some of the categories to mull over: Turnovers, and a certain Memphis freshman defensive back.
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Not just any game day: Tigers fans should note these events
Pro Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce and former teammates will be taking part in the Tiger Walk.
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Isaac Bruce is back, and so are fond memories, for big Tigers game
It was 28 years ago that Bruce made a statement against the SEC school. This time, he’s looking forward to seeing Calvin Austin III in action.
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Less cowbell: Excitement surrounds Memphis vs. Mississippi State
Tigers football beat writer Frank Bonner II and Memphis basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss one of the biggest games of the year for Memphis football.
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A Tigers win against Mississippi State would show what big conferences are missing
In the past five years, Memphis is 3-0 in regular-season games against Power Five teams in a packed Liberty Bowl.
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Tigers WR Coye Fairman enters transfer portal
The receiver had opted out of the 2020 season for personal reasons.
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Memphis’ offense wins out even as A-State makes late push
Seth Henigan throws five TDs to Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes, but the Tigers’ defense allowed Arkansas State to produce 681 total yards.
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Calkins: Memphis football is still heart-stopping fun
The University of Memphis Tigers may not be headed to the conference they deserve — but this win may be just what fans needed.
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It was a rough night for the Tigers’ defense, and Silverfield’s not happy
Arkansas State had 10 passes go for at least 20 yards, and three of them were for touchdowns.
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Doyle came as a punter, but those field-goal kicking skills never left
Memphis signed him for his known skills; fortunately for the Tigers, his high school coach made him round out his game.
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Memphis will honor Pro Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce in Mississippi State game
The first 1,000-yard receiver in Tigers history and Los Angeles Rams record-holder was inducted in August.
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Rudd, Veatch and AAC commissioner Mike Aresco weigh in on Big 12 news
U of M’s president and athletic director assert: “The final whistle hasn’t blown.”
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Tigers notebook: JJ Russell focusing on Arkansas State, but Mississippi State looms
Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas State, and quarterback Seth Henigan looks to be the long-term starter for the Tigers.
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Tigers Podcast: QB Grant Gunnell injury status, analyzing basketball roster rotations
Memphis football beat writer Frank Bonner II and basketball beat writer Steven Johnson discuss the breaking news that quarterback Grant Gunnell will have surgery on Monday.
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