Although Friday’s win over Mississippi State was just an exhibition, it gave Memphis fans reason to be excited about what the Tigers could offer this season.

The doubleheader event with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at FedExForum was first held in 2024.

“What I saw in practices this week, I knew he would bounce back,” Tigers coach Charles Huff said. “His teammates knew he would bounce back.”

Football is a game. Cancer is real life. But through it all, St. Benedict coach Kevin Cobbs is finding a way to get things done.

Quarterback Marcus Stokes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and added two rushing touchdowns as Memphis rallied from a 16-3 halftime deficit. 

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Box score: Memphis 41, East Carolina 34 (OT)

NCAA college football box score for Thursday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and East Carolina Pirates at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Jack Hill accounted for three touchdowns as Owls knock Central from the unbeaten ranks.

Ashari Jenkins is the MVP as the Saints prevail over Christ Presbyterian Academy in five sets for their back-to-back title.

The league commissioner said there will be an “instant rivalry” with the Memphis Blues, the Bluff City’s American Arena League team.

Although the outcome won’t count towards the Tigers’ record, the preseason game will give a glimpse into what can be expected from Memphis this season. 

In the Grizzlies ' season-opening win, Jerome maneuvered around a screen and launched a 3-point attempt from the end of the bear logo at center court.

The Grizzlies took the wraps off not just a new season but a new era Wednesday night with a resounding 123-103 win.

Houston’s Alex Armstrong scores the match's only goal in the 25th minute. Both teams advance to Saturday’s sectionals.

Ty Jerome, beginning this season as a starter for the first time in his pro career, just keeps not missing.

Ty Jerome set the Grizzlies franchise record for points in a season opener with 45 in a win against the Jazz.

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Box score: Grizzlies 123, Jazz 103

This is the box score for the NBA basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz on Oct. 21, 2026.

The second time is a charm for the Saints against Nashville Father Ryan.

The Dandy Dozen No. 1 hosts Lipscomb Academy while No. 10 MASE and 12th-ranked Fairley both look to remain perfect in 8-2A.

The Tigers’ new hire replaces former coach Kevin Robinson, who was let go in September. 

Former Grizzly Jaren Jackson Jr. was at a loss for words when asked about his friendship with Brandon Clarke. Jackson will be in the building when the organization honors Clarke on Wednesday. 

Memphis will play host to East Carolina as it looks to bounce back from a loss at Tulane. 

As Cam Boozer takes the FedExForum floor against the Utah Jazz tonight, Chris Herrington revisits the top 10 rookie debuts in Memphis Grizzlies history.

The Tigers flex their muscle against Bradley Central. Defending champion Saints, meanwhile, bounce back after a morning defeat.

Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes took ownership of the 31-17 loss at Tulane during a players-only meeting that he orchestrated. 

Central, Covington and CBHS all fall after losses.