University of Memphis Athletics
NOTES: Memphis Hosts North Alabama on Senior Day
Nov 17, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will host North Alabama for Senior Day on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN+.
Tickets for the final home game of the season against North Alabama are available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
SETTING THE SCENE
• On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Tigers took down Tulsa, 26-10, to move to 5-5 on the season overall and to 3-4 in American Athletic Conference play.
• Wide receiver Javon Ivory matched a career high with seven receptions for 123 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown.
• Defensively, Jaylon Allen had two sacks and four quarterback hurries for Memphis, while Tyler Murray recorded his second interceptions of the season.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 13 of their last 15 games, piling up 28 takeaways over that span.
• Memphis posted a record of 6-6 last season, earning the program's eighth-straight bowl appearance.
• The Tigers were named the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl Champions after Hawai'i was unable to participate.
• The eight-consecutive bowls streak is tied for the eighth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
SCOUTING NORTH ALABAMA
• North Alabama comes to Memphis with an overall record of 1-9 on the season and a mark of 0-5 in Atlantic Sun play. The Lions have five one-possession losses this season, including the last two weeks under interim head coach Ryan Held.
• UNA running back ShunDerrick Powell is third in the FCS in rushing yards (1,468) and leads the FCS with 18 rushing touchdowns.
• As a team, the Lions rank 27th in the FCS in rushing offense (193.2) and rank 33rd in scoring offense (31.4).
• Prior to the season, North Alabama moved from the Big South conference to the Atlantic Sun. In the preseason poll, the Lions were picked to finish sixth in the six-team ASUN by the league's coaches.
• In 2021, the Lions posted a record of 3-8 on the season, including a mark of 2-4 in the Big South.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• Saturday's game between Memphis and North Alabama will mark the first meeting between the two programs.
• The two teams are also scheduled to open the 2024 season against each other on Aug. 31, 2024.
• The Tigers are 8-0 against FCS teams since 2013.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 76 victories since 2014, tying for 13th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 76 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 19th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 76-37 (.673) mark.
NON-SATURDAY SUCCESS
• Since the start of 2014, Memphis is 23-6 (.793) in non-Saturday games.
• The Tigers are 7-0 in Thursday night games and 11-1 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in non-Saturday games.
• Memphis is 15-4 (.789) in games on Friday since 2014.
SENIOR DAY
• A total of 17 Tigers will participate in the Senior Day ceremony before the game on Saturday.
• The players participating will be Jaylon Allen, Xavier "Zay" Cullens, Matt Dale, Michael Denson, Joe Doyle, Wardalis Ducksworth, Ryan Glover, John Hassell, Chris Howard, Quindell Johnson, Asa Martin, Tyler Murray, Austin Myers, Sylvonta Oliver, Rodney Owens, Gabriel Rogers and Johnny Westbrook.
• Some of the players participating in the Senior Day ceremony have eligibility remaining and could return next season.
BOWL STREAK
• With one more win this season, Memphis would secure the program's ninth-straight bowl berth.
• The current eight-straight bowl game streak is the 11th-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
• Memphis' appearance in the 2021 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl marked the eighth-straight season that the Tigers have made a bowl game.
• Last season, Memphis earned a berth to the 2021 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl was canceled due to Hawai'i being unable to participate.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
• With the win over Tulsa on Nov. 10, the Tigers became just the fourth FBS team since 2014 to win 50 games at home, joining Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State.
• Memphis has had a great home field advantage at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, posting a record of 40-7 (.851) since head coach Ryan Silverfield joined the staff in 2016.
• As head coach, Silverfield is 15-4 (.789) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
MEMPHIS TO RETIRE DANTON BARTO'S NO. 59 JERSEY
• One of the best players in the history of University of Memphis Football, Danton Barto's jersey (No. 59) will be retired in a ceremony at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Nov. 19 against North Alabama.
• A 2007 M-Club. Hall of Fame inductee, Barto remains the school record holder for career solo tackles (273) and career total tackles (473) and ranks second all-time with 200 assisted career tackles. Barto passed away in August of 2021 at the age of 50.
• Barto will join a prestigious group of former Tigers to have their jersey retired: John Bramlett (No. 64), Isaac Bruce (83), Dave Casinelli (30), Charles Greenhill (8), Harry Schuh (79) and DeAngelo Williams (20).
HOWARD NAMED AAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME
• Kicker Chris Howard was named AAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Nov. 14 for the second time this season after his great performance in the win over Tulsa.
• Howard was a perfect, 4-for-4 on his field goals and 2 for-2 on extra point attempts. Howard hit from a season-best 49 yards against the Golden Hurricanes, as well as from 44, 32 and 31 yards.
• At East Carolina on Oct. 15, Howard connected on all three of his field goal attempts, hitting from 23, 40 and 46 yards out, to earn AAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
• Howard is also a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award.
DISCIPLINED TEAM
• Entering Thursday's game, Memphis is ranked seventh in the nation in both total penalties (42) and in fewest penalties per game (4.20).
• The Tigers did not have any penalties at No. 25/25 Tulane on Oct. 22, marking the first time since 2020 against Houston the team accomplished that feat.
RANKED OPPONENTS
• The game against No. 25/25/25 UCF marked the fourth opponent for Memphis this season that has been ranked at some point during the year.
• Houston (No. 24/25 in the preseason) Mississippi State (as high No. 16/17) and Tulane (currently No. 19/21) are the other three opponents.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 13 of the last 15 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 19 interceptions and nine fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in nine of the last 15 contests.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 21 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks fifth all-time in passing yards (6,092) and sixth in passing touchdowns (42), career completions (459) and career attempts (741).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 21 games he's played for the Tigers.
SPREADING THE BALL AROUND
• A total of 14 players have at least one catch this season for the Tigers.
• Six players have at least one touchdown reception and eight players have at least 12 receptions.
• Memphis has had three games this year that at least 10 players had at least one reception - Temple (11), No. 25/25 East Carolina (10) and Tulane (10).
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn is tied for fourth in the nation amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is ninth in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 24th in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 36th in the nation with nine rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard ranks 18th in the country in field goal percentage (.900), seventh in field goals per game (1.80) and 16th in total points scored (89).
• Punter Joe Doyle is tied for second in the NCAA in punting (47.4).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in 10 statistical categories.
• Memphis has the seventh-fewest penalties committed (42) in the nation this season, ranks seventh in fewest penalties per game (4.20), eighth in fewest penalty yards per game (36.9) and fewest total penalty yards (369), 17th in defensive touchdowns (2), 19th in kickoff-return average (22.50), 21st in interceptions (11) and 22nd in passing offense (281.1).
• The Tigers, along with most of the country, are tied for first in blocked kicks allowed (0) and blocked punts allowed (0).
• Memphis leads the AAC in passes intercepted (11) and turnovers gained (16). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in turnover margin (+2) and kickoff-return average (22.50).
TIGERS RECOGNIZE GLENN ROGERS SR.
• Memphis honored Glenn Rogers Sr., the first Black player to integrate the team in the spring of 1968, at halftime of the team's game against Tulsa on Nov. 10.
• Rogers Sr. played for the Tigers from 1969-71 after walking on to the team in the spring of 1968.
• In 1969, both Rogers Sr. and Stan Davis, who joined the team in the fall of 1969, became the first Black players to appear in a game for Memphis.
• For all his service and contributions to the community, Rogers Sr. was honored with the M Club Hall of Fame Billy J. Murphy Award in 2000.
MEMPHIS HONORS BILLY J. MURPHY
• The University of Memphis football program honored Billy J. Murphy at the team's game against No. 25/25/25 UCF on Nov. 5
• Murphy, former head football coach and athletic director for the University of Memphis for more than 30 years, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 class on Dec. 6.
• The winningest coach in Memphis history, Murphy headed the Tigers' program for 14 years, posting winning records in all but two seasons and leading the school into the national rankings. Murphy passed away on Feb. 21, 2008 at the age of 87.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Tickets for the final home game of the season against North Alabama are available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
SETTING THE SCENE
• On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Tigers took down Tulsa, 26-10, to move to 5-5 on the season overall and to 3-4 in American Athletic Conference play.
• Wide receiver Javon Ivory matched a career high with seven receptions for 123 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown.
• Defensively, Jaylon Allen had two sacks and four quarterback hurries for Memphis, while Tyler Murray recorded his second interceptions of the season.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 13 of their last 15 games, piling up 28 takeaways over that span.
• Memphis posted a record of 6-6 last season, earning the program's eighth-straight bowl appearance.
• The Tigers were named the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl Champions after Hawai'i was unable to participate.
• The eight-consecutive bowls streak is tied for the eighth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
SCOUTING NORTH ALABAMA
• North Alabama comes to Memphis with an overall record of 1-9 on the season and a mark of 0-5 in Atlantic Sun play. The Lions have five one-possession losses this season, including the last two weeks under interim head coach Ryan Held.
• UNA running back ShunDerrick Powell is third in the FCS in rushing yards (1,468) and leads the FCS with 18 rushing touchdowns.
• As a team, the Lions rank 27th in the FCS in rushing offense (193.2) and rank 33rd in scoring offense (31.4).
• Prior to the season, North Alabama moved from the Big South conference to the Atlantic Sun. In the preseason poll, the Lions were picked to finish sixth in the six-team ASUN by the league's coaches.
• In 2021, the Lions posted a record of 3-8 on the season, including a mark of 2-4 in the Big South.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• Saturday's game between Memphis and North Alabama will mark the first meeting between the two programs.
• The two teams are also scheduled to open the 2024 season against each other on Aug. 31, 2024.
• The Tigers are 8-0 against FCS teams since 2013.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 76 victories since 2014, tying for 13th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 76 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 19th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 76-37 (.673) mark.
NON-SATURDAY SUCCESS
• Since the start of 2014, Memphis is 23-6 (.793) in non-Saturday games.
• The Tigers are 7-0 in Thursday night games and 11-1 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in non-Saturday games.
• Memphis is 15-4 (.789) in games on Friday since 2014.
SENIOR DAY
• A total of 17 Tigers will participate in the Senior Day ceremony before the game on Saturday.
• The players participating will be Jaylon Allen, Xavier "Zay" Cullens, Matt Dale, Michael Denson, Joe Doyle, Wardalis Ducksworth, Ryan Glover, John Hassell, Chris Howard, Quindell Johnson, Asa Martin, Tyler Murray, Austin Myers, Sylvonta Oliver, Rodney Owens, Gabriel Rogers and Johnny Westbrook.
• Some of the players participating in the Senior Day ceremony have eligibility remaining and could return next season.
BOWL STREAK
• With one more win this season, Memphis would secure the program's ninth-straight bowl berth.
• The current eight-straight bowl game streak is the 11th-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
• Memphis' appearance in the 2021 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl marked the eighth-straight season that the Tigers have made a bowl game.
• Last season, Memphis earned a berth to the 2021 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl was canceled due to Hawai'i being unable to participate.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
• With the win over Tulsa on Nov. 10, the Tigers became just the fourth FBS team since 2014 to win 50 games at home, joining Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State.
• Memphis has had a great home field advantage at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, posting a record of 40-7 (.851) since head coach Ryan Silverfield joined the staff in 2016.
• As head coach, Silverfield is 15-4 (.789) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
MEMPHIS TO RETIRE DANTON BARTO'S NO. 59 JERSEY
• One of the best players in the history of University of Memphis Football, Danton Barto's jersey (No. 59) will be retired in a ceremony at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Nov. 19 against North Alabama.
• A 2007 M-Club. Hall of Fame inductee, Barto remains the school record holder for career solo tackles (273) and career total tackles (473) and ranks second all-time with 200 assisted career tackles. Barto passed away in August of 2021 at the age of 50.
• Barto will join a prestigious group of former Tigers to have their jersey retired: John Bramlett (No. 64), Isaac Bruce (83), Dave Casinelli (30), Charles Greenhill (8), Harry Schuh (79) and DeAngelo Williams (20).
HOWARD NAMED AAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOR SECOND TIME
• Kicker Chris Howard was named AAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Nov. 14 for the second time this season after his great performance in the win over Tulsa.
• Howard was a perfect, 4-for-4 on his field goals and 2 for-2 on extra point attempts. Howard hit from a season-best 49 yards against the Golden Hurricanes, as well as from 44, 32 and 31 yards.
• At East Carolina on Oct. 15, Howard connected on all three of his field goal attempts, hitting from 23, 40 and 46 yards out, to earn AAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
• Howard is also a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award.
DISCIPLINED TEAM
• Entering Thursday's game, Memphis is ranked seventh in the nation in both total penalties (42) and in fewest penalties per game (4.20).
• The Tigers did not have any penalties at No. 25/25 Tulane on Oct. 22, marking the first time since 2020 against Houston the team accomplished that feat.
RANKED OPPONENTS
• The game against No. 25/25/25 UCF marked the fourth opponent for Memphis this season that has been ranked at some point during the year.
• Houston (No. 24/25 in the preseason) Mississippi State (as high No. 16/17) and Tulane (currently No. 19/21) are the other three opponents.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 13 of the last 15 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 19 interceptions and nine fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in nine of the last 15 contests.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 21 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks fifth all-time in passing yards (6,092) and sixth in passing touchdowns (42), career completions (459) and career attempts (741).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 21 games he's played for the Tigers.
SPREADING THE BALL AROUND
• A total of 14 players have at least one catch this season for the Tigers.
• Six players have at least one touchdown reception and eight players have at least 12 receptions.
• Memphis has had three games this year that at least 10 players had at least one reception - Temple (11), No. 25/25 East Carolina (10) and Tulane (10).
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn is tied for fourth in the nation amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is ninth in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 24th in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 36th in the nation with nine rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard ranks 18th in the country in field goal percentage (.900), seventh in field goals per game (1.80) and 16th in total points scored (89).
• Punter Joe Doyle is tied for second in the NCAA in punting (47.4).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in 10 statistical categories.
• Memphis has the seventh-fewest penalties committed (42) in the nation this season, ranks seventh in fewest penalties per game (4.20), eighth in fewest penalty yards per game (36.9) and fewest total penalty yards (369), 17th in defensive touchdowns (2), 19th in kickoff-return average (22.50), 21st in interceptions (11) and 22nd in passing offense (281.1).
• The Tigers, along with most of the country, are tied for first in blocked kicks allowed (0) and blocked punts allowed (0).
• Memphis leads the AAC in passes intercepted (11) and turnovers gained (16). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in turnover margin (+2) and kickoff-return average (22.50).
TIGERS RECOGNIZE GLENN ROGERS SR.
• Memphis honored Glenn Rogers Sr., the first Black player to integrate the team in the spring of 1968, at halftime of the team's game against Tulsa on Nov. 10.
• Rogers Sr. played for the Tigers from 1969-71 after walking on to the team in the spring of 1968.
• In 1969, both Rogers Sr. and Stan Davis, who joined the team in the fall of 1969, became the first Black players to appear in a game for Memphis.
• For all his service and contributions to the community, Rogers Sr. was honored with the M Club Hall of Fame Billy J. Murphy Award in 2000.
MEMPHIS HONORS BILLY J. MURPHY
• The University of Memphis football program honored Billy J. Murphy at the team's game against No. 25/25/25 UCF on Nov. 5
• Murphy, former head football coach and athletic director for the University of Memphis for more than 30 years, will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 class on Dec. 6.
• The winningest coach in Memphis history, Murphy headed the Tigers' program for 14 years, posting winning records in all but two seasons and leading the school into the national rankings. Murphy passed away on Feb. 21, 2008 at the age of 87.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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