2 Weeks from today the portal opens. You’ll see players from Memphis hit the portal

Link to the Rivals Portal


Team Transfer portal

Final Memphis PFF Grades for the 2023 season

We'll start the list of recruits who have offers from Memphis in the 2024 class

Full list here-

John, Larry, and I will be interviewing new Memphis DC Jordan Hankins about why he decided to get into coaching. We'll start from his playing days at Lewis County to his college days at UT-Martin and all the way up to now. I'll ask him if Memphis ever recruited him out of HS.

Any questions you guys want asked?

I'm currently writing the article and will post it soon. I'll list some candidates who I feel deserve a look and who I think would be a good hire

Here’s a pic from Bookies.com from last month. Memphis was a +650 and a 13.3% chance of getting into the Big 12

This is the thread to keep up with all of the latest news and updates regarding the Liberty Bowl between Memphis & Iowa State

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UAB
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Away: Army, Charlotte, Memphis, South Florida

Army
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Away: Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Temple, Tulsa

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Away: Florida Atlantic, Memphis, Navy, Rice

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Florida Atlantic
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Memphis
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Away: UAB, East Carolina, Rice, South Florida

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Rice
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Away: UAB, Army, Memphis, Tulane

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Temple
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Away: East Carolina, Navy, UTSA, Tulane

UTSA
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Away: Army, East Carolina, Rice, Tulsa

Tulane
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Tulsa
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Away: UAB, North Texas, South Florida, Temple

Footballscoop reporting Barnes is headed to Miss St as Co-DC

The Frederick W. Smith Family, headed by the founder and executive chairman of FedEx, has committed a $50 million challenge gift to the University of Memphis for renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the home of Memphis Tiger Football, which marks the largest gift in University history.



Additionally, a Memphis City Councilman has introduced a resolution to allocate and appropriate $120 million in State grant funding to go towards renovations of the stadium, as well as transfer ownership of the stadium to the University of Memphis Auxiliary Services Foundation. Pending council approval, the funding and ownership transfer will be effective Dec. 30, 2023.



Memphis Athletics will be launching a $50 million capital campaign to match the Smith Family’s significant commitment to the University, with the leadership phase of the campaign beginning immediately.



“As a Tiger fan and UofM graduate, I could not be happier that we are able to make this happen,” Mayor Jim Strickland said. “With these renovations, the stadium will receive much needed upgrades, and this puts the University in an excellent position as they continue to work towards entrance into a power five conference. Thanks to the State of Tennessee for its contribution, and thanks to both the UofM and Grizzlies teams for their cooperation as we have worked through this process.”



“The upgrade and modernization of this community’s two most important sports venues, FedExForum and the Liberty Bowl, is of paramount importance to the future of FedEx's headquarters city,” said Richard W. Smith, on behalf of the Smith Family. “In the same vein, increasing the attractiveness of Memphis as an entertainment destination around FedExForum and the Liberty Bowl both is essential for economic growth and increased employment. Tourism is our second largest industry after logistics, and this will help to drive additional activity and development here in our home city. We strongly believe Memphis’ future is tied to their success.”



“We truly appreciate the Smith Family for recognizing the strength of our University and athletic programs and wanting to help continue our momentum for the betterment of our entire City,” University of Memphis President Dr. Bill Hardgrave said. “Their substantial gift will help us chart the course of not just our football program, but our entire University, as we look to ascend nationally. We are grateful for the leadership of Mayor Jim Strickland and the City of Memphis in securing state funding for our City’s sports venues, and we appreciate the City’s ongoing partnership as we navigate this potential game-changing opportunity for our University.”



“We are immensely grateful to the Smiths for their incredible philanthropic leadership and for sharing our vision to elevate our football program, our University and our City,” University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said. “We are confident that a generational gift of this magnitude will inspire others in Tiger Nation to match their energy and commitment.



“We also could not be more appreciative of the partnership and continuous dialogue with City leadership over the past 18 months, as we have navigated the opportunities this stadium project presents. We are thrilled about the prospect of the Auxiliary Services Foundation owning the stadium and the potential opportunities that presents. In that position, we would carry that same spirit of partnership forward with other stadium tenants such as the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game, the Southern Heritage Classic and the USFL’s Memphis Showboats. We eagerly await the City Council’s vote.”



Pending City Council approval of the resolution, additional details on stadium renovation plans will be announced at a later date.

Here’s how voted

Here's the most recent bowl projections.

When is it and who will sign and any surprises

I have an article written up on Ryan Silverfield where I compare his first 4 years to Norvell. No bias, just facts. I compared how many wins each coach has against teams above .500 and how many losses each coach has to teams above .500. I also list how many times each coach lost to teams with losing records.

I'll post it after the games today. The reason? If Ark State beats Marshall, they'll end the regular season above .500 and I'll add them to the article.

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Tiger fans

How have you guys enjoyed the football analytics this year? Just trying to gauge if I want to pay for them again next year. I like doing the articles but if you guys don't enjoy that aspect then its a waste of $$$. Let me know if you want to see the analytics again next year

I know there's 1 more regular season game and the bowl game left but I was looking over the team this morning and you have to be very optimistic about next year as well. Folks don’t want to hear it but next year’s Memphis football team should be another 10+ win season. And they will complain about that.

I’m looking over the team and you only lose 2 starters if Jacob Likes comes back for 5th yr senior or if he does leave you lose 3 starters. Losing Blake Watson and Jacob Likes would hurt but losing Joe Scates isn’t a major loss IMO. He a loss but not a major loss to me.

On defense, you lose 5. Arku and Ellison could come back for 5th ye senior status. Then you’d only lose 3. Losing Simeon Blair and Jaylon Allen hurts.

Sure there's some things to fix but a quick glance at next year...I like what I see. Memphis should go 3-1 in their OOC schedule with the only loss being to FSU.

I'll post updates here

Statement from Memphis Athletics



“We are extremely disappointed a waiver for an additional year of eligibility for DeAndre Williams was denied, which came following a request for reconsideration of the initial denial and then an appeal. We felt the evidence about academic misadvisement prior to his initial collegiate enrollment that was uncovered and provided to the NCAA was sufficient to grant this waiver, and we also strongly believed the depth of additional information shared with the NCAA on an ongoing basis would be on DeAndre’s side. Unfortunately, after multiple months of back-and-forth, the NCAA arrived at a different conclusion. We appreciate DeAndre’s contributions to our men’s basketball program over the past two-and-a-half years, and he will always be a Memphis Tiger. Nevertheless, we are very much looking forward to an exciting season on the court for our men’s basketball team.”