Tiger Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Commercial Appeal
Memphis Tigers football podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by sports columnist Mark Giannotto and beat reporter Evan Barnes. The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Tennessee.
Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and host Jason Munz discuss Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield's recent comments regarding the Tulane Green Wave on this week's episode.
In addition, Dylan and Munz preview the Frisco Bowl and examine the Tigers' transfer portal options at quarterback.
The Memphis football team, fresh off a sizeable upset of Tulane on the road, recently found out it is destined for the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl.
On this week's episode, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz discuss and contextualize the win over the Green Wave, touch on National Signing Day and welcome special guest Wendell Shepherd Jr., to preview the Memphis-area teams vying for state championships in Chattanooga this weekend.
The Memphis football team fell short of expectations this season.
With two games left on the schedule (Tulane and a bowl game), Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz weigh in on the lens through which the rest of the season should be viewed.
The Memphis football team improved to 8-2 with a win over Rice last week.
Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on that, update the scary situation that involved Karmelo Overton and revisit former Tigers coach Tommy West's renowned rant - examining why it continues to age well 15 years later.
On this week's episode, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz examine how Memphis lost to UTSA, forecast the remainder of the season and ask how 2024 will be remembered.
Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz look back on Charlotte, discuss whether a win is always a win, and preview Saturday's UTSA game.
The Memphis offense was firing on all cylinders in its win over North Texas last week.
Is it safe to expect that from the Tigers the rest of the season?
Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz weigh in and also discuss the College Football Playoff implications surrounding Friday's UNLV-Boise State game.
Memphis football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger Football Podcast host Jason Munz take the Tigers' temperature at the halfway point of the season and break down the Tigers' upcoming home game against North Texas.
Memphis football's road game against South Florida has already been impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz discuss the latest developments on this week's episode of the Tiger Football Podcast.
The Memphis football team is 4-1. Outside of the loss at Navy, the defense has played well, but fans' confidence in the offense seems to be waning.
Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss if it's fair to wonder whether the offense hasn't lived up to expectations. They also react to AD Ed Scott's comments regarding the Pac-12, break down the implications of next week's matchup at South Florida and talk about the WWE's upcoming premium live event, "Bad Blood."
The Memphis football team is 3-0 after beating Florida State last week.
What does that mean in terms of the Tigers' College Football Playoff outlook? Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz examine that on this week's Tiger Football Podcast.
Dylan and Munz also dive into the Pac-12 expansion discussion, touch on linebacker Elijah Herring's status and preview Memphis' upcoming road game at Navy.
Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan discuss Memphis' win over North Alabama, the potential implications of Sutton Smith's knee injury and the team's upcoming game against Troy.
Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz preview Memphis' season opener vs. North Alabama and predict whether the team will live up to its considerable hype.
Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are back to breakdown the end of the Tigers' season with a win in the First Responder Bowl.
How much does the bowl win mean? Coach Ryan Silverfield and players said it could be momentum but that might have change with three starters now in the transfer portal. Mark and Evan break down the aftermath of the departures as well as what changes Memphis should make with this roster that has to replace, as of now, 13 starters.
Evan discusses some of the Tigers' biggest offseason needs as well as the AAC landscape in 2023 with several top teams losing key players, too. Mark chimes in to assess how Silverfield's fourth season will be crucial to decide how the program goes forward on his watch.
Will the recent class of 2023 signees help change things? Will spring practice ease or confirm concerns or should fans wait until August to see if their feelings change about Silverfield and the Tigers? We break that down and more as the podcast takes its winter break until spring practice in March.
Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes take stock of Memphis' regular season after the Tigers went 6-6.
The guys addressed this week's big news that coach Ryan Silverfield will return for a fourth season. They break down why it's not surprising but also what it means for 2023 and his future. Will Silverfield win back fans who've turned on the program? How much does Memphis need to win to secure his future?
Mark and Evan also discuss bowl game projections ahead of Sunday's bowl selection show. The Independence and Frisco Bowl representatives being present at Memphis' loss to SMU serve as a reminder that the AAC will likely pit the Tigers against a non-Power Five opponent.
Finally, the guys look ahead to what changes might come this offseason. The transfer portal opens on Dec. 5 so how important will it be for Memphis to keep certain players? What are priorities for them to look for in the portal? How will Memphis replace key seniors who've exhausted their eligibility?
Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes take you through a busy week for the Tigers facing SMU (2:30 p.m., ESPN2) on Saturday.
The guys react to Memphis' 59-0 win over North Alabama but spend more time breaking down Memphis athletic Laird Veatch's email asking donors to contribute more to name, image and likeness funds for Tigers players. Is it a sign of the Tigers' athletic department state of affairs or just part of the new era for Memphis trying to remain competitive as well as maintain and attract players to the school.
This week's special guest is Joseph Hoyt, who covers SMU football for the Dallas Morning News. Joseph breaks down how SMU has been in a wild season with scoring and allowing plenty of points and also how the Mustangs have two NIL collectives that aren't shy about paying players. He also breaks down the prolific SMU senior tandem of quarterback Tanner Mordecai and receiver Rashee Rice, who leads the nation in receiving yards.
Mark and Evan also offer their thoughts on the Tigers' latest bowl projections, Memphis-SMU and what a Memphis win would mean to end the regular season. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and thank you for listening to the Tigers Football Podcast this season.
Welcome back to another week of the Memphis football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes react to the Tigers finally ending their four-game losing streak by beating Tulsa.
With a bowl game in sight if Memphis beats North Alabama Saturday (1 p.m., ESPN+), the guys analyze what it means for Memphis to be in position for a ninth consecutive bowl game. They also discuss Mark's interview with AAC commissioner Mike Aresco last week and why it's imperative the Tigers take stock of these final games to address several issues this offseason.
Saturday is also Senior Day and Evan spoke to several seniors on how they feel about the program as they prepare to leave. There's disappointment on where things have fallen since 2019 but hope that things can change with the next two games and a potential bowl game.
The guys wrap up the show discussing their thoughts on Memphis' bowl projections and even make some guesses of their own.
Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes return as they not only recap the Tigers' fourth straight loss, they look ahead to hosting Tulsa on Thursday night (6:30 p.m., ESPN)
The Tigers' (4-5, 2-4 AAC) mistakes - three empty red zones inside the Central Florida 10-yard line, two interceptions by Seth Henigan, going for it on 4th-and-16 in the third quarter - proved costly in a tight game. The guys break those down and why Memphis' longest losing streak since 2013 means more pressure on coach Ryan Silverfield's job security.
With the Tigers needing to win two of three games to be bowl eligible, few people are happy with another struggling season. Mark dives in to give a deep autopsy of the program and the dilemma the Memphis administrators are facing on how to evaluate both Silverfield and this season.
Mark and Evan also break down what to expect from a struggling Tulsa (3-6, 1-4) team as well as shout out Glenn Rogers Sr., the program's first Black player who will be honored at halftime Thursday.
Welcome back to another week of the Memphis football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are well rested just like the Tigers after an open week and they break down Saturday's matchup hosting No. 25 Central Florida (2:30 p.m., ESPN2)
The guys break down UCF's strengths and why Memphis (4-4, 2-3 AAC) can score an upset based on recent history hosting ranked opponents. They also tackle how important this game is for the rest of the season with the Tigers chasing bowl eligibility, the program struggling to maintain interest, and the louder speculation surrounding coach Ryan Silverfield's future.
This week's special guest is Jason Beede, who covers UCF (6-2, 3-1) for the Orlando Sentinel. Jason updates on UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, who was injured in the Knights' win over Cincinnati, and what Memphis should expect if the Knights play backup quarterback Mikey Keene. He also discusses how the Knights' run game/defense have carried them to a strong second season under coach Gus Malzahn.
Finally, Mark and Evan predict how Memphis can beat UCF by identifying one thing the Tigers need to do on Saturday.
Welcome to another week of Memphis Football Podcast! It's the open week edition but columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes are still working hard to dissect the Tigers after a third consecutive loss.
The guys discuss if fans should be more disheartened by Memphis trailing 35-0 at halftime at Tulane or proud of their second half fight. They also take the temperature surrounding coach Ryan Silverfield as more fans are disgruntled and more national writers suggest his job could be in danger.
With four games remaining, the next month isn't just important for the Tigers' season but for the administration to decide what to do regarding Silverfield even if Memphis reaches a bowl game.
Mark and Evan wrap things up by praising one part of the Tigers' offense and defense and noting one thing that's been disappointing with each group. The Tigers will be back next Saturday hosting UCF (2:30/3:00 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU).
Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down the Tigers' gut-wrenching, quadruple overtime loss to East Carolina.
The guys assess the state of the program and coach Ryan Silverfield after a second consecutive loss while leading by at least 17 points. They also go over the key moments from last week's game, including the failed two-point conversion in second overtime. Can Memphis rebound at No. 25 Tulane on Saturday (2:30 p.m., ESPN2) or should fans be worried about how the program regressing?
We're also joined by this week's special guest Guerry Smith, Tulane beat writer for NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune. He breaks down how the 6-1 Green Wave are off to their best start since 1998 and why Tulane's defense has become one of the nation's best in scoring and passing defense.
Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes return to discuss the aftermath of the Tigers' shocking 33-32 loss to Houston despite leading by 19 points in the fourth quarter.
Fans might question decisions from Friday's loss but while Evan noted how many past issues this season flared up in the collapse, Mark takes a different view on what decisions coach Ryan Silverfield were baffling or understandable. The duo discuss how Memphis can avoid a similar situation to last season where the Tigers suffered a collapse against UTSA and it led to a three-game losing streak that derailed the 2021 campaign.
The episode wraps up looking at Saturday's game at East Carolina (6:30 p.m., ESPNU). At 4-2, Memphis is right where many expected to be, including us, but can they get right against a tough ECU offense? How important will this game be given that a red-hot Tulane team is lurking next week?
Welcome back to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes break down the Tigers' win over Temple and a busy short week ahead of facing Houston on Friday (6:30 p.m., ESPN2).
Mark and Evan discuss how fans should feel about a 4-1 Tigers team, concerns about the offense and if the Tigers' defense-first identity will help ahead as the schedule gets tougher. They also discuss what to make of the team's low attendance through three home games and how things hopefully will improve in the final AAC regular season matchup with the Cougars.
This week's guest is longtime Houston beat writer Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle. Duarte breaks down what's gone wrong with a Cougars team that's struggled since being a preseason Top 25 team. He also addresses how Houston views this rivalry as it extends to men's basketball as well as football.
Welcome back to another episode of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down the Tigers' 44-34 win over North Texas.
The guys break down how well the defense played with three takeaways but also the concerns about the offense not looking so explosive. Does it emphasize how much the Tigers (3-1, 1-0) will rise or fall on the right arm of quarterback Seth Henigan?
There's no special guest this week so Mark and Evan go deeper into the Tigers' matchup with Temple (2-2, 0-0) on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPNU) to resume AAC play. How important is this game with the conference looking wide open? How should Memphis attack a Temple defense that's third nationally in sacks and fifth in passing defense?
Welcome back to another episode of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down the Tigers' 44-34 win over North Texas.
The guys break down how well the defense played with three takeaways but also the concerns about the offense not looking so explosive. Does it emphasize how much the Tigers (3-1, 1-0) will rise or fall on the right arm of quarterback Seth Henigan?
There's no special guest this week so Mark and Evan go deeper into the Tigers' matchup with Temple (2-2, 0-0) on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPNU) to resume AAC play. How important is this game with the conference looking wide open? How should Memphis attack a Temple defense that's third nationally in sacks and fifth in passing defense?
Welcome back to this week's episode of the Memphis football podcast!
Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes kick things off breaking down the Tigers' win over Arkansas State. Was the close score a worry or is the Tigers (2-1, 1-0) offense in great shape because of quarterback Seth Henigan taking steps forward in his second season? The guys also look around the AAC to see how Memphis can take advantage of how the league looks so far.
With the Tigers hosting North Texas Saturday (2:30 p.m., ESPN+), this week's guest is North Texas beat writer Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle. Brett explains if the Mean Green are seeing this game as an AAC tuneup, the story behind 29-year-old starting quarterback Austin Aune, and how the North Texas run game could challenge the Tigers.
Finally, the episode wraps up looking at the return of Grant Gunnell to Memphis after the quarterback transferred to North Texas. It's a minor subplot since he's the backup QB but it gives a chance to revisit the battle and why coach Ryan Silverfield sticking with Henigan has paid off so far through 14 games.
Welcome back to this week's episode of the Memphis football podcast!
Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes kick things off breaking down the Tigers' win over Arkansas State. Was the close score a worry or is the Tigers (2-1, 1-0) offense in great shape because of quarterback Seth Henigan taking steps forward in his second season? The guys also look around the AAC to see how Memphis can take advantage of how the league looks so far.
With the Tigers hosting North Texas Saturday (2:30 p.m., ESPN+), this week's guest is North Texas beat writer Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle. Brett explains if the Mean Green are seeing this game as an AAC tuneup, the story behind 29-year-old starting quarterback Austin Aune, and how the North Texas run game could challenge the Tigers.
Finally, the episode wraps up looking at the return of Grant Gunnell to Memphis after the quarterback transferred to North Texas. It's a minor subplot since he's the backup QB but it gives a chance to revisit the battle and why coach Ryan Silverfield sticking with Henigan has paid off so far through 14 games.
Welcome to another week with the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are back to break down the Tigers' commanding win over Navy.
The duo go over what they liked, some mild concerns and what the next four games at home mean for Memphis. Can the Tigers (1-1) build on this momentum for their home opener against Arkansas State on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN+)
This week's special guest is Kara Richey, host of The Workday Red Zone radio show as well as pregame radio host for Arkansas State football. She breaks down how the Red Wolves looked in their first two games and if she expects another repeat of last year's 55-50 thriller that Memphis won in Jonesboro.
Welcome to another week with the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are back to break down the Tigers' commanding win over Navy.
The duo go over what they liked, some mild concerns and what the next four games at home mean for Memphis. Can the Tigers (1-1) build on this momentum for their home opener against Arkansas State on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN+)
This week's special guest is Kara Richey, host of The Workday Red Zone radio show as well as pregame radio host for Arkansas State football. She breaks down how the Red Wolves looked in their first two games and if she expects another repeat of last year's 55-50 thriller that Memphis won in Jonesboro.
Welcome to this week's Tiger Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto is back to join football beat writer Evan Barnes as they recap last week's 49-23 loss to Mississippi State.
The guys break down what went wrong and what problems stood out the most. Were the problems a sign of things to come or just issues facing an SEC opponent.
We're also joined by longtime Navy beat writer Bill Wagner of the Capital Gazette. Navy also lost its season opener, a 14-7 defeat to Delaware, and the Midshipmen's struggles could either give Memphis a boost or catch the Tigers napping if they're not ready Saturday.
Finally, Mark and Evan preview the Navy game and what will be the keys for Memphis avoiding an 0-2 start.
Welcome to this week's Tiger Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto is back to join football beat writer Evan Barnes as they recap last week's 49-23 loss to Mississippi State.
The guys break down what went wrong and what problems stood out the most. Were the problems a sign of things to come or just issues facing an SEC opponent.
We're also joined by longtime Navy beat writer Bill Wagner of the Capital Gazette. Navy also lost its season opener, a 14-7 defeat to Delaware, and the Midshipmen's struggles could either give Memphis a boost or catch the Tigers napping if they're not ready Saturday.
Finally, Mark and Evan preview the Navy game and what will be the keys for Memphis avoiding an 0-2 start.
Football season is back and so is the Memphis Tigers Football Podcast!
Ahead of Mississippi State on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ESPNU), the podcast welcomes Stefan Krajisnik, who covers Mississippi State for the Clarion Ledger. Stefan breaks down what to watch from the Bulldogs and if they're seeking revenge or just want to welcome the Tigers with fans ringing cowbells.
Finally, Mark and Evan give their predictions for Memphis' final record and if this will be a bounce-back year that fans can rally behind.
Football season is back and so is the Memphis Tigers Football Podcast!
Ahead of Mississippi State on Saturday (6:30 p.m., ESPNU), the podcast welcomes Stefan Krajisnik, who covers Mississippi State for the Clarion Ledger. Stefan breaks down what to watch from the Bulldogs and if they're seeking revenge or just want to welcome the Tigers with fans ringing cowbells.
Finally, Mark and Evan give their predictions for Memphis' final record and if this will be a bounce-back year that fans can rally behind.
Memphis is still in offseason mode but there's still things going after National Signing Day and the release of the schedulethis month.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down their early expectations of the schedule. Should Tigers fans be hopeful or concerned? Is 7-8 wins a fair prediction this early?
They also discuss Memphis' signing class and what it means that Memphis added more junior college players than in 2021. They also give their first impressions of new coordinators Tim Cramsey and Matt Barnes and the benefits and challenges they'll bring coming in.
Finally, we wrap with some NFL Draft talk after Calvin Austin III and Dylan Parham had strong showings at the Senior Bowl. Could Memphis see multiple draft picks this year? Time will tell.
Memphis is going to the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 (7 p.m., ESPN) and there's reason to celebrate. But there's also reason to look back at this season and not be satisfied with the journey.
Tigers football beat writer Evan Barnes is joined by men's basketball beat writer Jason Munz as they revisit the highs from Memphis' 33-28 win over Tulane. They look at what going to an eighth consecutive bowl game means for the program and try to predict which Mountain West team the Tigers could face.
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Finally, they evaluate the Tigers' 6-6 record and ask what changes must be done going forward. Should Memphis fans be satisfied or concerned with how the team looked getting to Hawaii.
There's plenty at stake for Memphis hosting Tulane Saturday. If the Tigers lose, they won't be bowl eligible and coach Ryan Silverfield's seat gets much hotter.
On this week's Tigers Football Podcast, columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes dive into why Memphis needs to win its regular season finale. They look at the pressure surrounding Silverfield given how inconsistent the program has been in his two seasons.
Regardless what happens, Silverfield is facing many questions about where the program is headed. A win against a 2-9 Tulane team can change the tenor but a loss makes the noise even louder than things are sinking fast.
Memphis (5-5) is once again back at .500 and so this week's Tigers Football Podcast asks if the Tigers can still reach bowl eligibility? They also ask if the Tigers' inconsistent season is part of a bigger problem over the past two years.
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Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes also go back to Memphis' failed two-point conversion in its loss to East Carolina. They could understand the decision but saw other things that highlight lingering issues, starting with an offense that's struggling to score.
They also look ahead to Friday's game against No. 17 Houston. Can the Tigers pull off another upset or are they running into the best team they'll face all season?
This week's Memphis Football Podcast is another victory edition. We break down the highs and concerns from the Tigers' upset win over SMU last week.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down the return of quarterback Seth Henigan, Memphis' successful gambles on 4th down and the Tigers' best defensive effort of the season. They also talk about how the Tigers found another way to elevate their play in November, a trend since 2016.
Finally, we look towards Memphis hosting ECU Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN+) looking to extend its November winning streak of 17 games since 2016. A win makes the Tigers bowl eligible for an eighth consecutive season but an ECU win means the Pirates will be bowl eligible for the first time since 2014.
Two years ago, Memphis hosted SMU in one of the highlights in program history. A crowd on Beale Street for ESPN's "College GameDay" and a nationally televised game where the Tigers won 54-48.
On this week's Tigers Football Podcast, we discuss where Memphis stands as a program now hosting No. 24 SMU on Saturday (11 am., ESPNU). Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto returns from paternity leave and joins football beat writer Evan Barnes analyzing how the last two years have gone.
The duo also discuss the quarterback situation and if they think Seth Henigan will return vs. SMU or if Memphis will have to turn to Peter Parrish again. They break down the advantages/disadvantages and what the Tigers need to do differently with the offense to keep up with SMU.
Finally, they discuss the matchup. Can Memphis hang with the SMU receivers? Can the defense keep improving from the past two weeks? Or are the Tigers in danger of seeing their 16-game November streak end and facing questions about bowl eligibility.
Memphis (4-4, 1-3) enters its open week with more questions and fans worried. Will quarterback Seth Henigan (shoulder injury) be healthy to play vs. SMU? Is bowl eligibility in jeopardy?
Commercial Appeal football beat writer Evan Barnes and men's basketball beat writer Jason Munz dive into those concerns on this week's Tigers Football Podcast. They recap the struggles against UCF as quarterback Peter Parrish started his first game since his senior year of high school.
They also touch on an interesting topic. Memphis got eight transfers from Power Five schools but four have been hurt and only one transfer has been a regular contributor. Is that a sign of bad luck or bad evaluation at positions the Tigers need help in?
Finally, the duo look ahead to the Tigers' final four games. Can the Tigers get to six wins to qualify for a bowl game and which games - if any - are winnable in November?
A rivalry is renewed as Memphis travels to Central Florida looking for its first win at the Bounce House.
Commercial Appeal football beat writer Evan Barnes is joined by special guests this week with men's basketball beat writer Jason Munz and preps writer Khari Thompson. The trio recap Memphis' much-needed win over Navy and break down what the Tigers need to do to beat UCF.
They also discuss if receiver Calvin Austin III deserves more national attention as one of the most productive players in the country. Finally, they also discuss AAC realignment news with reports the conference is set to add six new members.
Things are shaky for Memphis as the Tigers deal with their first three-game losing streak since 2015.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down the Tulsa loss and the recurring problems such as turnovers, defensive lapses and more. They also look ahead to assess if Memphis can turn its season around or if the schedule presents too many hurdles.
Finally, they dive into Thursday's night game with Navy and why Navy's struggles either present a chance for the Tigers to get right or stay wrong if they continue their mistakes.
After an unexpected week off, the Memphis Football Podcast returns to diagnose what's gone wrong during the Tigers' two-game losing streak. Are the Tigers' fumbling problems the biggest concern? Is it time for fans to panic with a 3-2 team?
Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes break down the positives of the offense but also some adjustments. They dive into the problems with a Tigers' defense ranked near the bottom nationally in almost every major category.
They wrap things looking ahead to Memphis at Tulsa on Saturday (8 p.m., ESPN2) as well as changes coming to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, which will have a new name and perhaps more renovations on the way.
Welcome back to an exciting Tigers football podcast! There was much to say after Memphis defeated Mississippi Stateand we cover it all plus more in a lengthy episode.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes discuss all the highs from Saturday, including Calvin Austin III's insane punt-return touchdown and the reaction from the SEC. They also discuss the key moments of the Tigers' win and where things stand after a 3-0 start.
The duo also look over the AAC landscape and how the Tigers stack up to their conference peers. Finally, they discuss Saturday's game with Texas-San Antonio (2:30 p.m., ESPNU) and why the Roadrunners are a classic "trap game" opponent.
Welcome back to the Memphis football podcast! This week's show looks ahead to the Tigers (2-0) hosting Mississippi State (2-0) on Saturday (3 p.m., ESPN2) for the first time since 2011.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes recap last week's wild win over Arkansas State and if fans should be concerned about the Tigers' defense. If they couldn't slow down Arkansas State, can the Tigers contain Mississippi State's Air-Raid offense?
We discuss the keys to the game and also the implications for Memphis trying to impress national observers with conference realignment in the news. The game will also honor former Tigers receiver Isaac Bruce, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer.
There will also be a pregame moment of silence for former Tigers linebacker Danton Barto, who died in August from COVID-19. Both Bruce and Barto were on the 1993 Memphis State team that was the last to defeat Mississippi State.
Welcome back to the Memphis Football Podcast! This week, we break down what we liked about the Tigers' win over Nicholls State to start the season.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and Tigers football beat writer Evan Barnes break down Seth Henigan'sdebut, the latest injury news on Grant Gunnell and a deep dive into this week's realignment news on UCF, Houston and Cincinnati reportedly submitting applications to leave the AAC for the Big 12.
Finally, we look ahead to Arkansas State (1-0) on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN+). Can Memphis handle its first road test and its first trip to Jonesboro since 2012. For fans of this long-standing rivalry, it should be a great atmosphere as Memphis tries to improve to 2-0 on the season.
Welcome back to the Tiger Football Podcast! We'll be with you all season starting Saturday as the Tigers host Nicholls State (6 p.m., ESPN+)
Columnist Mark Giannotto and Tigers football beat writer Evan Barnes return to break down the Tigers' quarterback battle. Will fans see both Grant Gunnell and Seth Henigan on the field. Could Keilon Brown also make an appearance?
We also discuss the first depth chart, including the new running back rotation and several transfers noticeably absent on offense or still in position battles. How much will the Tigers' experienced defense have to carry this team until the offense finds a rhythm?
Finally, we offer some season predictions at the end. Stay tuned all season as we help guide you through the ups and downs of another Tigers season.
This week's Memphis Football Podcast wraps up the 2020 season looking back at the memorable moments and also how the offseason is shaping up well for spring practice.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and men's basketball beat writer Jason Munz dive into the Tigers' trips through transfer portal as well as who announced they will return for 2021.
After the Montgomery Bowl, Memphis picked up quarterback Grant Gunnell from Arizona and Michigan State duo Devontae Dobbs (linebacker) and Julian Barnett (defensive back). How does Gunnell affect the quarterback race to replace Brady White
Transfers have made offseasons far more interesting and the portal, along with the Tigers' returning depth could be a boon for coach Ryan Silverfield's second full season.
*This podcast was recorded prior to Memphis adding another transfer Wednesday in Arkansas wide receiver Shamar Nash, a former four-star recruit and Memphis native.
On this week's Memphis football podcast, we dive deep into a busy week for the Tigers. We recap the last second win over Houston and look ahead to the Montgomery Bowl where they will face Florida Atlantic on Dec. 23 (6 p.m., ESPN)
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes also look back at the Tigers' regular season. Was it a success? Is playing 10 games in a pandemic worth cheering over despite on-field issues? Who are the players that Tigers fans should be excited for next season?
We also tackle AAC commissioner Mike Aresco's comments on the College Football Playoff and if the Tigers or any non-Power Five school truly has a chance to reach it. Finally, we discuss the key takeaways from Memphis signing 15 players in its 2021 signing class.
On this week's Memphis Football Podcast, we break down the Tigers' disheartening loss to Tulane that highlighted all of the season's issues. Poor running, not enough points and a defense that let another AAC quarterback have a season-best day.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes also look at of Ryan Silverfield's first season as head coach into the regular season finale Saturday with Houston. What underclassmen give Memphis hope for next season? How do you assess Silverfield in a year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Finally, we look at this week's bowl projections and what Memphis' best options are. Here's a hint, not a lot of love for Birmingham.
On this week's Tigers Football Podcast, we discuss the Memphis defense playing its best game of the season to beat Navy in spite of the offense having its worst game of the season.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down all the goods from the Tigers' first win at Navy. They also look ahead to the Tigers going to Tulane Saturday and why scoring 10 points won't be enough.
They also update where things stand in the AAC championship game race and discuss Memphis quarterback Connor Adair no longer being with the team for this season.
On a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Tigers Football Podcast, we look back at Memphis getting a feel-good win over Stephen F. Austin thanks to a strong second half and Calvin Austin's all-around performance.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz also assess where Memphis stands facing Navy (6 p.m., CBS Sports) on Saturday. Can the Tigers finally beat the Midshipmen on the road for the first time? How will Navy look after not playing in nearly a month.
We also discuss coach Ryan Silverfield's comments on the high number of transfers this season within Memphis and around college football. He thinks part of it could be from potential NCAA legislation granting players a one-time transfer without penalty of sitting out a year. We break down how Memphis could be affected by that in 2021-22 if the transfer exemption is approved.
Even though Memphis had an unexpected week off, there was plenty to talk about on this week's Tigers Football Podcast. We discussed Memphis' struggles on offense as outlined by offensive coordinator Kevin Johns this week.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz also discuss the AAC's recent postponements as well as the Tigers losing two of their top-ranked commitments for 2021.
Finally, they went over USA Today's story from this week on how LSU mishandled sexual misconduct allegations, including allegations against football players. Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish was mentioned in the story as he was suspended for a year by LSU after being accused of rape.
On this week's edition of the Memphis football podcast, we break down the Tigers' crushing loss to No. 6 Cincinnati and what it revealed about the team going forward.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat reporter Evan Barnes and men's basketball beat reporter Jason Munz look at the lows from last week and look ahead to South Florida. Can Memphis regroup or are certain problems just going to be part of the process this season?
The trio also look at the AAC standings to see if Memphis still has a path to the championship game on Dec. 19
Memphis. Cincinnati. Nippert Stadium. Saturday morning (11 a.m.) Another candidate for AAC Game of the Year and a rematch of last year's AAC championship game
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, Memphis football beat writer Evan Barnes and Memphis basketball beat writer Jason Munz are here to break down the matchup and offer predictions while revisiting the Tigers' win over Temple last week.
The team also discusses defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre electing to stay at Memphis instead of take the Austin Peay head coaching job. Mark also goes on a rant against Cincinnati not allowing Memphis to have a walkthrough in its stadium on Friday night.
After a lengthy hiatus, the Tigers Football Podcast is back.
Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz begin by breaking down Memphis' epic comeback over UCF. They also discuss Damonte Coxie opting out, how the Tigers' season has unfolded since fall camp along with positives and concerns from the first three games.
They end the podcast looking ahead to the Tigers hosting Temple on Saturday and how the team needs to avoid a letdown after beating UCF.
On this week's podcast, Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz discuss Ryan Silverfield being named head coach and what success should look like.
Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss the week that was for Memphis football, which includes an AAC title, Mike Norvell's departure and an ensuing coaching search.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz dissect the upcoming AAC Championship matchup between Memphis and Cincinnati.
On this week's podcast, Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz preview Memphis' matchup with Cincinnati, which is set for 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz look back at the Houston game, look ahead to USF and wonder if this is the best offense Mike Norvell has had at Memphis.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz recap last week's monumental moments, from "College GameDay" to taking down SMU at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz are picking every AAC game against the line this season.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz discuss the upcoming Memphis-SMU matchup and what it means for the football program to have ESPN's "College GameDay" in town.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz are picking every AAC game against the line this season.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz look back at the Tigers' win over Tulane and discuss Kenneth Gainwell's performance, as well as what a win vs. Tulsa could mean for the future.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz are picking every AAC game against the line this season.
Evan Barnes, Mark Giannotto and Jason Munz recap the Tigers' loss to Temple, Joey Magnifico's catch that was ruled an incompletion and look ahead to Memphis' matchup with Tulane.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz are picking every AAC game against the line this season.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz unpack the Tigers' win over ULM, look ahead to the Temple game and try to determine just how good they are.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz are picking every AAC game against the line this season.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz look back at Memphis' win over Navy and discuss the Tigers' upcoming game vs. ULM.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, Tiger football beat writer Evan Barnes and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz are picking every AAC game against the line this season.
Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss Thursday's Memphis-Navy game and what a win could mean.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss how far the Memphis defense has come under new defensive coordinator Adam Fuller.
Evan Barnes, Jason Munz and Mark Giannotto give their picks for all the AAC games in Week 3.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz also discuss Memphis' road game vs. South Alabama and Mike Norvell's decision not to redshirt Rodrigues Clark.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz pick Week 2 AAC games against the spread.
Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz rehash Memphis' 15-10 win over Ole Miss and look ahead to the Tigers' upcoming matchup versus Southern.
Commercial Appeal writers Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz are picking every AAC football game against the line this season.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz deliver their predictions for the Tigers' 2019 season.
Beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and reporter/producer Jason Munz break down Memphis' spring, discussing strengths, weaknesses and unanswered questions.
Beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz discuss the upcoming Birmingham Bowl and how Memphis is approaching it.
There's been a lot of change for the Tigers with less than a week to go before the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 22. But as beat writer Evan Barnes and columnist Mark Giannotto discuss on this week's Tiger Football Podcast, there's still plenty of reason to be optimistic about the state of the program.
Evan Barnes, Mark Giannotto and Jason Munz hash out what happened against UCF in the AAC championship game and looks ahead to Wake Forest and the Birmingham Bowl.
Beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz discuss Memphis' upcoming AAC championship game against UCF.
Evan Barnes, Mark Giannotto and Jason Munz examine how the Tigers put themselves in position to win the AAC West division.
Beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz run down what Memphis must do to win the AAC West.
Football beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz recap the Tigers' win at ECU, preview the Tulsa game and discuss the weather.
Football beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz examine the Tigers' upcoming road game vs. East Carolina and discuss what constitutes a successful season at this point.
On this week's Tiger Football Podcast, Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes assess Memphis at its bye week. How did the Missouri loss expose lingering issues and can the Tigers get themselves right for this four-game stretch to end the regular season
Former Memphis lineman Gabe Kuhn joins columnist Mark Giannotto, beat writer Evan Barnes and producer Jason Munz on this week's podcast.
Evan Barnes, Mark Giannotto and Jason Munz preview the Memphis football team's biggest game of the season.
Football beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz sum up Memphis' win over South Alabama before looking ahead to the key factors for Friday's game at Tulane.
On this week's Tiger Football Podcast, Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz discuss Darrell Henderson, South Alabama, Memphis' scheduling philosophy and Mike Norvell's cornrows.
Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes discuss Memphis' loss to Navy, the reaction on social media and what the Tigers can do moving forward heading into their game with Georgia State on Friday.
Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz discuss Memphis' win over Mercer on this week's show, before previewing the team's upcoming road game against Navy.
Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and writer/producer Jason Munz break down the 2018 Memphis football schedule and predict how each game will go for the Tigers.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, Tiger football beat writer Evan Barnes and writer/producer Jason Munz break down the changes within the Memphis quarterback group and how things are shaping up as kickoff versus Mercer nears.
Memphis football beat writer Evan Barnes, columnist Mark Giannotto and writer/producer Jason Munz dissect the quarterback competition, offer up a scouting report on recent commit Jarod "Snoop" Conner and analyze the types of players Mike Norvell loves to recruit.
The Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and Memphis football beat writer Evan Barnes sat down recently to discuss the Tigers' quarterback battle, which newcomers have been most impressive and whether athletic director Tom Bowen's goal of averaging home crowds of 45,000-plus is realistic.
On the latest edition of the Memphis football podcast, Tigers beat writer Evan Barnes goes solo to break down the quarterback battle, strengths of the team and what to take away from the spring game.
New Memphis Tigers beat reporter Evan Barnes breaks down the 2018 schedule with Mark Giannotto. What are the games Tigers fans should be looking forward to? Who is the quarterback going to be? How many wins should they expect? They also look at the signing season and introduce Evan to the Tigers faithful.
On this episode of the Tigers Football Podcast, the Commercial Appeal's Mark Giannotto and Geoff Calkins look back on the Tigers' season and predict what is in store for next year. What's next for the Tigers after a historic season? Which coaches will leave after this strong season?
Mark Gianotto is joined by Jonah Jordan of 247Memphis to talk about the beginning of the early signing period.
On this edition of the Tiger football podcast, coach Mike Norvell makes a special appearance to discuss his new five-year contract extension and several other topics with the offseason approaching.
On this edition of The Tiger Football Podcast, reporter Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins look back at how Memphis lost to UCF in the regular season, what it can do differently this time around and preview what fans should expect during this rematch.
On this week's edition of The Tiger Football Podcast, reporter Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins discuss the significance of this historic regular season for Memphis and its supporters.
On this episode of The Tiger Footballl Podcast, Mark Giannotto and Geoff Calkins preview this Saturday's game against SMU and the opportunity Memphis has to clinch the AAC West division title.
On this week's edition of the Tiger Football Podcast, reporter Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins look back on what is fast becoming a historic year for the Memphis football program and look ahead to what promises to be an exciting close to the regular season.
On this week's episode of the Tiger Football Podcast, reporter Mark Giannotto and columnist Geoff Calkins begin by discussing coach Mike Norvell's future at Memphis with his name being mentioned as a potential candidate at other schools. How will it affect this year's Tigers, and how real is the possibility that Norvell leaves this offseason?
On this week's episode, Mark Giannotto and Geoff Calkins are joined by John Varlas to recap the Tigers' landmark win over Navy and look ahead to what it means heading into another huge matchup at Houston.
The Tigers will travel to Orlando, Florida this weekend to face UCF, a game that was initially postponed due to Hurricane Irma and rescheduled for Saturday night. In the latest Tiger Football Podcast, beat reporter Tom Schad and columnist Geoff Calkins look ahead to the Tigers' American Athletic Conference opener, and recap some of the highs and lows of the SIU game.
In the latest Tiger Football Podcast, beat reporter Tom Schad and columnist Geoff Calkins break it all down — Memphis' 48-45 win over UCLA on Saturday, and everything that went into making it happen.
After an impromptu bye week due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, the University of Memphis football team is preparing for arguably the most ballyhooed game on its 2017 schedule: a nationally-televised meeting with No. 25 UCLA on Saturday.
Tom Schad and Geoff Calkins discuss how weather may play a role again this week for Memphis, as the Tigers travels to UCF for a game now scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Tom Schad and Geoff Calkins break down what they learned about the Memphis Tigers during fall camp and what they will be watching most carefully at the Liberty Bowl on Thursday night against Louisiana-Monroe.
As the season-opener creeps closer, the preseason prognostications continue on the Tiger Football Podcast. In this week's episode, columnist Geoff Calkins and beat reporter Tom Schad fill in a few arbitrary blanks for Memphis' 2017 season, projecting who will be the team's best defensive player, how attendance will shake out and other miscellaneous topics.
In the latest installment of the Tiger Football Podcast, beat reporter Tom Schad and columnist Geoff Calkins go through Memphis' 2017 schedule, game by game, and predict the Tigers' season record. They also touch on Sam Craft's injury, why Riley Ferguson has flown under the radar and why Memphis scheduled a non-conference game against Purdue in 2020, among other issues.
Fall camp is now in full swing at the University of Memphis, with the team scheduled to take its annual trip to Jackson later this week. Meanwhile, there are plenty of developments off the field — from updates with the indoor practice facility, to Paxton Lynch's development in Denver. In the latest edition of the Tiger Football Podcast, beat reporter Tom Schad and columnist Geoff Calkins address those topics and more.
Beat reporter Tom Schad and columnist Geoff Calkins talk about the big takeaways from media day late last week, early observations from fall camp and more.
Tom Schad and Geoff Calkins discuss expectations for the Tiger football team ahead of their 2017 campaign. The team reports for preseason camp on Friday.
Football beat writer Tom Schad and local radio host Gary Parrish made their college football coaching debuts at 'Friday Night Stripes' at the Liberty Bowl. Gary joins Tom to discuss the experience and it was really like to coach a Division I college football team.
In this week's Tiger Football Podcast, beat reporter Tom Schad is joined by Jonah Jordan of 247 Sports to talk about Brady Davis, David Moore, the Tigers' recruiting situation for 2018, young players with the highest ceilings and more.
As the Tigers' secondary begins to gel and coach Mike Norvell continues to evaluate the backup quarterback competition, the university is also moving toward a groundbreaking date for its new indoor practice facility. In the latest edition of the Tiger Football Podcast, beat reporter Tom Schad, columnist Geoff Calkins and deputy sports editor Phil Stukenborg tackle those topics and more, with a brief trip down memory lane to boot.
Spring ball is underway at the University of Memphis, and the team's new offensive coordinator is its former offensive coordinator: Darrell Dickey.
Before spring practice starts, beat reporter Tom Schad, columnist Geoff Calkins and deputy editor Phil Stukenborg chat about the Tiger football program's offseason happenings, expectations and questions moving forward.
Memphis put the finishing touches on one of the highest-rated recruiting classes in program history Wednesday. Tom Schad and Phil Stukenborg break down 2017 class and talk to one of the men who helped put it together: Recruiting coordinator and linebackers coach Dan Lanning.
Beat reporter Tom Schad and high school reporter John Varlas look closer at the 2017 commits, including three four-star players and a handful of locals, including East running back Timothy Taylor. Plus, it's nearly time for undecided recruits in the area to pick a school.
Memphis is in the midst of the winningest three-year stretch in program history - and wants a little more before the 2016 season is in the books. The Tigers search for their ninth victory of the season against Western Kentucky in the Dec. 20 Boca Raton Bowl.