CLAY BAILEY
Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield hugs running back Rodrigues Clark (2) after Memphis upset SMU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Memphis holds off late rally from No. 23 SMU for 28-25 win

By Clay Bailey Nov. 06, 2021 03:50 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seth Henigan threw for 392 yards and two touchdowns, and

Memphis defensive back Julian Barnett, left, and wide receiver Koby Drake celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Memphis uses rally, unusual punt return to defeat Miss. St.

By Clay Bailey Sep. 18, 2021 08:15 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Calvin Austin scored three second-half touchdowns

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State represents Memphis' biggest test of season

By Clay Bailey Sep. 16, 2021 11:04 AM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Mississippi State Bulldogs are the only Power Five

Members of the Jackson State band and dance team perform at halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
Sanders leads Jackson State to 38-16 win over Tennessee St.

Clay Bailey Sep. 11, 2021 10:32 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders threw for 362 yards and three touchdowns

West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Doege (2) throws a pass while under pressure from Army linebacker Nathaniel Smith (44) during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
West Virginia rallies to beat Army 24-21 in Liberty Bowl

By Clay Bailey Dec. 31, 2020 07:33 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — West Virginia coach Neal Brown knew he would use reserve

Memphis quarterback Brady White, center, celebrates after his team defeated Cincinnati in an NCAA college football game for the American Athletic Conference championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 16 Memphis wins AAC title, coach heads to Florida State

By Clay Bailey Dec. 07, 2019 08:07 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis coach Mike Norvell made his final home game at

Navy running back Keoni-Kordell Makekau tries to break past the defense of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis during an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Memphis remains undefeated with a 35-23 win over Navy

By Clay Bailey Sep. 26, 2019 11:40 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Midway through the second quarter Thursday night, everything

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore, left, makes a catch ahead of Memphis linebacker Thomas Pickens (40) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in in Memphis, Tenn. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Taylor's running, Huff's safety help Memphis beat Ole Miss

By Clay Bailey Aug. 31, 2019 03:53 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — Last season's Memphis defense seemed more about stopping

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gestures before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Opener between Ole Miss-Memphis last in current contract

By Clay Bailey Aug. 30, 2019 08:01 AM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The rivalry between Mississippi and Memphis dates back almost