Some wondered when the receiving room would become a bigger factor in the passing game. That time has come. 

Box score for Saturday’s NCAA college football game between the Memphis Tigers and Charlotte 49ers.

The Memphis Tigers defeat the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Box score: Memphis 59, Charlotte 8 

The Tigers are coming off a bye week, and will play their first conference game of the season at Charlotte.

The Memphis Tigers have put together a four-game sample size of production during the nonconference portion of the schedule. 

The kickoff time for the Memphis Tigers’ road game at Charlotte has been moved up because of expected inclement weather.

Today, we talk about former players rejoining as coaches, the basketball team’s predilection for 3-pointers and what it will take to get season ticket-holders back into seats.

The Tigers are a third of the way through their schedule, and Marcus Stokes said he is more comfortable in the offense than he was at the start of the season.

The matchup with UAB will be the first home conference game of the season for the Memphis Tigers. 

The American Conference, of which Memphis is a member, is not “proactively seeking members” to join the league, it said in a statement.

Tulsa is arguably the biggest surprise of the conference so far, but the Memphis Tigers have played their way into being a conference favorite. 

The game, which will air on ESPN+, will be the first American Conference game of the season for both schools.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss the Tigers’ win over UT Martin as Memphis prepares for its conference schedule. 

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Heading into their latest game, the Tigers football had some improvements to make. After the game, Memphis coach Charles Huff was pleased. 

Stokes took care of the ball, didn’t try to throw the home run every time and was successful converting third downs in Saturday’s win. 

“Two weeks after the University of Memphis apologized for the long lines and general chaos at the new Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s home opener, the school bounced back with a performance that didn’t leave a lot to criticize.”

NCAA college football box score for Saturday’s game between UT Martin and Memphis played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Quarterback Marcus Stokes had another solid night, finishing with 258 yards passing and four passing touchdowns. He completed 26-of-32 passes and didn’t play in the fourth quarter.

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Box score: Memphis 45, UT Martin 21

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The Memphis Tigers will close their nonconference schedule against UT Martin in what is expected to be a bounceback game after losing to Boise State.

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.

The former Hamilton High football coach drew the loudest response as nine members of the Class of 2026 — including John Calipari, Stephen Gostkowski and Larry Kenon — celebrated Memphis sports and the power of community.

The crowd at the Renasant Convention Center was the biggest since the hall first began honoring inductees in 2019.

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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. 

“Charles Huff took time Tuesday to reflect on lessons learned during — and after — his first loss as coach of the Memphis Tigers.”