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|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.
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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.
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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.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The USA Today Coaches Pre-Season Poll is out, and the Memphis Tigers don’t get a vote for the first time in six seasons.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 9:22 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Training camp for college football rolling along for the Memphis Tigers. The University of Memphis working with just 26 days left till the kickoff of the new season.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 12:07 PM CDT
|By Shyra Sherfield
ESPN’s “First Take” will no longer make an appearance at this year’s Southern Heritage Classic coming up next month.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 8:20 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The Memphis Tigers are picked 5th in the AAC Media Poll. The lowest they’ve been picked since 2016.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 8:01 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The American Athletic Conference opened its Football Media Days with Commissioner Mike Aresco addressing the elephant in the room head-on...sort of.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 7:49 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The conference realignment conflagration created by Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 for the SEC is giving teams in the American Athletic Conference hope.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
Single-game tickets for the upcoming University of Memphis football season are up for grabs.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 10:20 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
In one of the most ironic turns of events in the mishmash of college realignment, the AAC is the conference the Big 12 is accusing ESPN of using to pilfer its teams.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 7:57 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Big 12 Commissioner Boby Bowlsy has directly accused ESPN of tampering in a comment to the Associated Press, telling the AP:
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 10:02 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Tigers Head Coach Ryan Silverfield says preparing for these new scenarios is just a part of the game now.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 7:48 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Johnson picked up another pre-season honor Monday, being named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List for the Best Defensive Back in College Football.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 7:38 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The universities of Texas and Oklahoma officially told the Big 12 Monday they will leave the league in the coming years.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 9:09 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
University of Memphis Wide Receiver Calvin Austin adds the Biletnikoff nomination to his list of preseason watch lists.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 9:06 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The Hogs have the number one rated toughest schedule in the country this season, which includes Texas, along with Auburn, Georgia and Alabama.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 8:38 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Everybody thinks about what’s to become of the Bulldogs offense under Mike Leach, who’s preparing for his second season in Starkville.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:19 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Day two of SEC Football Media Days brings Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin to the podium.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 8:08 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
Tennessee up on day two the Vols introducing new Head Coach Josh Heupel to the SEC Media.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 7:18 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The Rebels quarterback is also on the list for the Maxwell Award as is his Ole Miss teammate Jerrion Ealy.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 7:11 AM CDT
|By Jarvis Greer
The Memphis Tigers are among 11 schools to have two of their players earn nominations.