Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis football coach Charles Huff said he’s been advised to “pump our brakes” before making any moves under the injunction that grants eligibility to certain players from the 2022 high school class.
The Memphis Tigers football team is going to Victory Ranch to put phones down and bond as a team.
Although Memphis doesn’t have a power conference opponent on its schedule, it has two nonconference games that could prove to be even more significant for the playoff race.
When three-star quarterback prospect Ethan Tisdale came to Memphis, he fell in love — with the offense.
College football is in a state of flux, with the College Football Playoff still uncertain whether it will expand from its current 12-team format.
“I’m not saying in 2028 we’re going to be sticking an ACC or Big 12 sticker in the middle of the field,” Tigers football Charles Huff said.
AutoZone has renewed its title sponsorship of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl for six more years, including the upcoming 2026 season’s game and running through 2031.
The 2026 season Liberty Bowl will be aired on ABC and is set up to pit a team from the SEC against one from the Big 12.
Since the NCAA allowed student-athletes to be compensated, general managers have become a hot position in college football. As Corey Phillips steps into the position for the Memphis Tigers, he says it’s an “all duties assigned” kind of role.
Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Decker learned a lot from former Tigers OC Tim Cramsey, but he said his scheme is different.
Memphis coach Charles Huff said he’s looking for consistency during spring practices, something safety Ian Foster is already exhibiting on Day 1.
Coach Charles Huff is set to lead the Tigers through their first spring practice under new leadership.
New head coach Charles Huff has a minimum salary pool of $4.4 million for his assistant coaches and support-staff members.
Spring football for Memphis begins later this month, with the first official practice scheduled for March 23.
Memphis opens the 2026 season in Las Vegas on Aug. 29 and plays its first home game Sept. 5 vs. Arkansas State.
The Memphis-based game will return to its usual date on the calendar this season, the second Saturday in September.
The Rebels star quarterback just finished his fifth year of college football in a 31-27 loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals Thursday night.
A decision expected by Jan. 23 could impact the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s conference affiliation contracts and spur a renewal agreement with its Memphis-based title sponsor.
Navy doesn’t pay NIL money. Yet heading into the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, the Midshipmen have posted a 20-5 record with Blake Horvath starting at quarterback the past two seasons.
Tennessee (8-4) will be without four defensive starters and the SEC’s leading receiver when the Vols play Illinois (8-4) on Tuesday (4:30 p.m., ESPN) at the Music City Bowl in Nashville.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield didn’t give a concrete update on injured starting quarterback Brendon Lewis. The defense must play better at ECU, no matter who plays quarterback for the Tigers.
Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis completed 18 of 23 passes for 225 yards while leading the team with 87 yards rushing on 10 carries.Related content:
NCAA college football box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and Rice Owls in Houston, Texas.
The competition will get tougher, but Memphis’ defense has shown its ability to meet the challenge. The Tigers rank No. 21 in the country, averaging 16.17 points allowed per game.