Tony Pollard

Memphis' Chris Claybrooks runs the opening kickoff back 94 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Team effort makes No. 16 Memphis productive on kick returns

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 05, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson dives for the end zone against SMU in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Gibson was ruled down just short of the goal line. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 19 Memphis showing off offense filled with playmakers

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 03, 2019 03:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Memphis, Tenn. Gainwell has run for 620 yards and averages 124 yards rushing per game to rank sixth among all Football Bowl Subdivision players. Memphis takes on Temple in Philadelphia on Saturday. Temple ranks second among all FBS teams in red-zone defense and fourth in third-down conversion percentage defense. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Temple set for 2nd Top 25 upset when it plays No. 23 Memphis

By Dan Gelston Oct. 11, 2019 02:27 PM EDT

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell, left, stiff-arms Navy defender Tama Tuitele during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)

Gainwell emerges as No. 23 Memphis' latest standout rusher

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) runs the ball as Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan (52) and Christian Wilkins (94) give chase in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys 9/22/2019

Oct. 08, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

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

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

FILE -- In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Memphis running back Patrick Taylor Jr. carries against Central Florida during the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Taylor’s presence has Memphis confident it can improve upon last year’s 8-6 season even as it replaces Darrell Henderson, the nation’s second-leading rusher in 2018. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Memphis starting out eager to produce better finish

By Steve Megargee Aug. 15, 2019 02:45 AM EDT

NCAA grants Memphis QB Brady White 6th year of eligibility

May. 17, 2019 06:38 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NCAA has granted Memphis quarterback Brady White a sixth year of eligibility due to several medical issues he dealt with while playing at...

North quarterback Daniel Jones, of Duke, throws a pass during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Duke's Jones sparks North to 34-24 Senior Bowl win

By John Zenor Jan. 26, 2019 06:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa headlines all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Army running back Jordan Asberry (3) rushes the ball against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14 in Armed Forces Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2018 07:09 PM EST

Newman leads Wake Forest past Memphis 37-34 in bowl comeback

By John Zenor Dec. 22, 2018 04:07 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jamie Newman's season started on a sour note and finished on a sweet one. Newman ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 34 seconds...

Memphis' Tony Pollard ties career kick return TD record

Dec. 22, 2018 01:19 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Memphis Tigers' Tony Pollard has tied the NCAA record with his seventh career kickoff return for a touchdown. The junior...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Memphis running back Darrell Henderson runs for a touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship game, in Orlando, Fla. Henderson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Memphis, Wake Forest meet in Birmingham Bowl minus stars

By John Zenor Dec. 21, 2018 05:24 PM EST

Memphis wins, will face UCF in AAC title rematch

Nov. 23, 2018 05:02 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Junior Darrell Henderson rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns — setting a conference rushing record — and Memphis rallied past Houston 52-31...