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American · 2023

Memphis Tigers

1st in American

9–32023 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record9–312 completed games reported
Points per game39.7Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game29.0Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate46.9%CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 12 completed games reported in 2023, Memphis has scored 476 points and allowed 348. Its scoring margin is 10.7 points per game. The offense has stayed on schedule on 46.9% of measured plays. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Memphis

Football team representing the University of Memphis

Memphis Tigers competes in American. This profile combines the 2023 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Memphis Tigers football team represents the University of Memphis in college football in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The Tigers play in the American Conference as an all-sports member. They play home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The team's newly hired head coach is Charles Huff. Since their inaugural season in 1912, the Memphis Tigers have won over 500 games and have appeared in 17 bowl games.

Inception (Wikidata)
1912
Adapted from Memphis Tigers football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1379642644 · Source revised
Conference
American
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

Memphis news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2023 schedule & results

Sep 2
vsBethune
W 56–14Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Sep 9
@Arkansas St
W 37–3Centennial Bank Stadium
Sep 14
vsNavy
W 28–24Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Sep 23
@Missouri
L 27–34The Dome at America's Center
Sep 30
vsBoise St
W 35–32Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Oct 13
vsTulane
L 21–31Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Oct 21
@UAB
W 45–21Protective Stadium
Oct 28
@North Texas
W 45–42DATCU Stadium
Nov 4
vsSouth Florida
W 59–50Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Nov 11
@Charlotte
W 44–38Jerry Richardson Stadium
Nov 18
vsSMU
L 34–38Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Nov 24
@Temple
W 45–21Lincoln Financial Field
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2023 roster

Roster not available for this season

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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage66.7
Completions321
Interception Percentage2.08
Interceptions10
Longest Pass85
Net Passing Yards3,984
Net Passing Yards Per Game306.5
Passing Attempts481
Passing Touchdown %6.86
Passing Touchdowns33
Passer Rating154.8
Total Sacks19

Rushing

Rushing Attempts429
Rushing Yards1,976
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.6
Long Rushing69
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns31
Rushing Yards Per Game152.0
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs0
Team Games Played13
Total Yards5,960

Receiving

Receptions321
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards3,984
Receiving Yards3,984
Receiving Touchdowns33
Long Reception85
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game306.5
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs0

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs295
Rushing 1st downs103
Passing 1st downs173
1st downs by penalty19
Third Down Conversions78
Third Down Attempts172
3rd down %45.35
Fourth Down Conversions18
First Downs Attempts28
4th down %64.29
Total Penalties53
Total Penalty Yards536

Defense

Solo Tackles526
Assist Tackles260
Total Tackles786
Sacks23
Sack Yards174
Stuffs0
Passes Defended50
Average Interception Yards18.6
Long Interception60
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked1
Tackles For Loss74

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions11
Interception Yards205
Interception Touchdowns3

General

Fumbles10
Forced Fumbles11
Fumbles Recovered9
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played13

Returning

Kick Returns26
Kick Return Yards566
Yards Per Kick Return21.8
Long Kick Return78
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns15
Punt Return Yards118
Yards Per Punt Return7.9
Long Punt Return33
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made13
Field Goal Attempts18
Field Goal Percentage72.2
Long Field Goal Made49
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-295
Field Goal Attempts 30-392
Field Goal Attempts 40-4910
Field Goal Attempts 50+1
Extra Points Made61
Extra Point Attempts63
Extra Point Percentage96.8

Punting

Punts45
Punt Yards1,902
Long Punt65
Gross Average Punt Yards42.3
Net Average Punt Yards38.1
Punts Blocked1
Punts Inside 2016
Touchbacks5
Fair Catches0
Punt Returns15
Punt Return Yards118
Average Punt Return Yards7.9

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns31
Receiving Touchdowns33
Return Touchdowns3
Total Touchdowns67
Field Goals13
Kick Extra Points61
Total Two Point Conversions2
Total Points506
Total Points Per Game38.9
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