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Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Savannah Smith
“I wish I wouldn’t have done that,” man arrested at UT game reflects on actions
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 9:42 AM CDT
|By Paige Hill
The debris coming from the student section included bottles, cans, vape pens, and even an entire bottle of mustard.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2021 at 8:29 PM CDT
|By Kelly Ann Krueger
A spokesperson for the University of Tennessee said students who threw trash onto the field during Saturday’s Ole Miss game will lose the ability to attend future games.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 5:27 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Some positives on the college football field after the Memphis Tigers loss at Tulsa over the weekend.
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Updated: Oct. 7, 2021 at 9:33 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
It now looks like we’ll find out sooner rather than later what the NCAA will do with the Memphis Tigers in their case involving former Top Recruit James Wiseman.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 8:08 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Mondays are usually reserved for post mortems, for college football coaches to dissect what went right in their games, and what went wrong.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 7:45 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Talk about basking in the glow of your accomplishments. That’s what Mississippi State Quarterback Will Rogers would do, if his coach, Mike Leach, would let him.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin issued an apology after his now-infamous “popcorn” comments received backlash.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2021 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
The Memphis Tigers have lost two games in a row, after a 34-31 loss to Temple to open AAC play. Their first losing streak since 2018.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 5:27 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Congratulations to UofM running back Kylan Watkins. He’s a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the Academic Heisman.
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Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Kickoff for the Rebels and Tide is 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2021 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
The Memphis Tigers didn’t look to have a hangover from their big SEC win over Mississippi State a week ago.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2021 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
When Texas-San Antonio comes to the Liberty Bowl Saturday, they bring the Roadrunners’ nickname with them.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
Another accolade after his SEC record, three passing and four rushing touchdowns in a 40-point win over Tulane where he totaled 403 yards.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 6:20 AM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
Henigan threw his first pick, but he also made the touchdown-saving tackle.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 7:19 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Talk about award-winning performances. The Heisman hype is more than heating up for Ole Miss Quarterback Matt Corral.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 7:14 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
It may forever go down in the annals of University of Memphis Football as “The Play.”
Updated: Sep. 19, 2021 at 11:19 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
The first thing you learn when you start to play sports, don’t stop until the whistle blows.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2021 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
The Memphis Tigers extend their home win streak to 17-straight wins at the Liberty Bowl after a 31-29 win over Mississippi State.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
It’s another big college football weekend in Memphis, as Mississippi State comes to town to take on the Tigers.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 8:56 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The biggest and most significant matchup of the pre-conference schedule is set for this Saturday at the Liberty Bowl for the Memphis Tigers.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Plus, Seth Henigan is generating a lot of national attention as well.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 7:23 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Tigers quarterback Seth Henigan taking full advantage of all the weapons afforded him in the Memphis offense.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Over the past several years and with several head football coaches, the University of Memphis has gained a reputation as a playmaker.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2021 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
No shortage of offense in the Tigers’ 55-50 win over Arkansas State.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2021 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By Kelly Roberts
Family, friends and football are the foundations of the annual Southern Heritage Classic. The cultural celebration of HBCUs was back in Memphis Saturday after being cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Kelli Cook
A cultural impact surrounds the decades-old tradition.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Joyce Peterson
The Southern Heritage Classic, with its tens of thousands of fans, adds a healthy boost to the Memphis economy.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
It’s now official. Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF are leaving the American Athletic Conference (AAC) to join the Big 12.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 8:10 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
You’ve got Tennessee State University (TSU) and Jackson State University (JSU) fans and Memphians who have made this weekend a tradition.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
The Big 12 is expanding...but Memphis is staying put.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The Big 12 is expected to formally accept the applications of three American Athletic Conference Schools: Houston, Cincinnati and UCF. Plus Independent BYU Friday.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
Eddie George talks about importance of two prominent head coaches in the Southern Heritage Classic.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 8:23 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Henigan hit 19 of 32 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown as the first true freshman to start a season under center for the Tigers.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 8:16 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Turns out the decision to start Freshman Quarterback Seth Henigan over Junior Transfer Grant Gunnell was finalized earlier than first reported.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 7:41 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco says he’s going on the offensive to keep the American as the sixth strongest conference in college football.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 5:59 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Southern Heritage Classic events are kicking off Thursday ahead of the game set for this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Jacob Gallant
After beginning the season unranked, the Rebels are #20 in both polls.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 7:12 AM CDT
|By Parker King
Like much of Louisiana, towns and parishes are still left damaged and without power, including Thibodaux, home of Nicholls State University.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2021 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
Freshman starting quarterback Seth Henigan made history, becoming the first true freshman to start a season opener for the Tigers.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2021 at 9:36 AM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has tested positive for COVID-19, and will not be accompanying the team to Atlanta for their season opener against Louisville.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2021 at 12:10 PM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Tennessee hosted Bowling Green at Neyland Stadium in the season opener for both teams. The Vols throwing new quarterback Joe Milton into the mix.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 2:31 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The City of Memphis media tweeted yesterday that there would be some limitations on tailgating during the Liberty Bowl this year, but has taken a step back Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
They were faced with major power outages on their campus this week due to Hurricane Ida.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 5:31 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Cornerback La’Andre Thomas is leaving the program for a second time, having opted out of last year due to COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
We are less than two weeks away from the kickoff of the Tigers football season and Action New 5 is your home for the Ryan Silverfield Show this year.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 5:06 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Safety Jalon Catalon was named Second Team Pre-Season All-American by the Associated Press.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 8:59 AM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
University of Memphis football great and M-club Hall of Famer Danton Barto has reportedly died due to complications with COVID-19. He was 50 years old.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 9:26 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The spotlight is shining brighter on Ole Miss Football in year two of the Lane Kiffin regime.