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UAB hopes to take a positive step in Memphis today
How strange is it that avoiding overconfidence is a subject this week around UAB? The program that's played in just one bowl game in its 14-season history in the highest division in college football has another bowl trip on its mind.
Matt Reagan Named A Ray Guy Semifinalist
In just his first season as Memphis' full-time punter, senior Matt Reagan has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award, presented by the Augusta Sports Council, to the nation's top collegiate punter.
Tennessee romps by Memphis 56-28
It wasn't a fair fight. A struggling University of Memphis football team, reeling from lopsided back-to-back Conference USA losses to Southern Miss and East Carolina, couldn't stop its mid-season freefall against a Bowl Championship Series conference opponent: the fast-improving Tennessee Volunteers.
Vols' Berry and company confident against top receivers
Does Tennessee's Eric Berry ever tire of facing top-notch receivers, such as the next target, Ole Miss' Shay Hodge? "No, we love the challenge," Berry says.
Memphis fires West, coach will finish the season
Memphis fired coach Tommy West on Monday, saying the school wants to go in a different direction after the season.
Tennessee routs in-state rival Memphis 56-28
Jonathan Crompton threw for a career-high 331 yards and five touchdowns and ran for another as Tennessee routed Memphis 56-28 on Saturday night.
The Tennessee coaching staff was able to clear the bench Saturday night as the Volunteers routed visiting Memphis at Neyland Stadium, but writers expecting to see a joyful Coach Lane Kiffin after the game might have been surprised.
Players React to West's Firing
The University of Memphis Football Team sounds off about the firing of head coach Tommy West.
The University of Memphis announced the dismissal of football coach Tommy West at a press conference Monday in the school's Athletic Office Building.
Report card: Tennessee vs. Memphis
Tennessee running back David Oku runs the ball past Memphis defensive back Deante' Lamar on Saturday, Nov.
Rawls, former Vol, hospitalized after Memphis game
University of Memphis officials confirmed Sunday that offensive lineman Malcom Rawls was the Tiger football player hospitalized after Saturday's 56-28 loss to Tennessee.
Janzen Jackson suspended for game
Tennessee cornerback Janzen Jackson tackles South Carolina wide receiver Tori Gurley at Neyland Stadium Saturday, Oct.
Tennessee routs in-state rival Memphis 56-28
Memphis' Chris Hobbs fumbles the ball as he is hit by Tennessee's Shane Reveiz during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov.
Staff Photo by Tim Barber Nu'Keese Richardson gathers in a touchdown pass over loose coverage from Memphis' Lavaris Edwards in first half action in Knoxville.
Three of the Vols' most recent four attempts have been blocked and nobody has hit from beyond 39 yards since the Ohio game on Sept.
Depth chart to be tested against Memphis
It's November. And after two months of collisions, Tennessee is looking deeper down the depth chart than ever when Memphis visits Neyland Stadium Saturday night.
UT expects tough play from overmatched Memphis
KNOXVILLE - Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin went through the record books to get familiar with the Memphis series.
Matt Reagan boots Vol loyalty as true blue Tiger
In 2005, the last time the University of Memphis played Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, Matt Reagan was there.
Matt Reagan Selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
University of Memphis punter/kicker Matt Reagan was named to the ESPN The Magazine All-District second team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America today.
Notebook: Handyman Kellen Heard gets defensive for Tigers
Kellen Heard is growing accustomed to learning how to adapt. First, the University of Memphis lineman had to get used to a new environment upon transferring to the UofM from Texas A&M in late summer.
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