University of Memphis Athletics
NOTES: Memphis Host Tulsa on Thursday Night
Nov 09, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will host Tulsa on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The game is set for a 6:30 p.m. kick and will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season 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
• This past Saturday, the Tigers fell to No. 25/25/25-ranked UCF, 35-28, in Memphis. Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 26-of-39 passes for 284 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, while rushing for a team-high 69 yards with a score. Xavier "Zay" Cullens had a game-high 13 tackles for the Tigers to go with a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 12 of their last 14 games, piling up 26 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 TULSA
• Tulsa comes into Thursday's game with an overall record of 3-6 on the season and a mark of 1-4 in AAC play.
• Last Saturday, Tulsa fell at home to No. 19/21/19 Tulane, 27-13. The Hurricanes' wins this season have come against Northern Illinois, Jacksonville State and Temple.
• Tulsa ranks 13th in the nation in passing yards allowed (176.4), 17th in red zone offense (.912) and 30th in passing offense (276.0).
• Prior to the season, Tulsa was picked to finish eighth in the AAC by the media.
• In 2021, the Golden Hurricane finished the year with an overall record of 7-6 and a mark of 5-3 in league play. Tulsa earned a berth to the Myrtle Beach Bowl, where the team defeated Old Dominion, 30-17.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and Tulsa on Thursday will mark the 32nd all-time game between the two programs dating back to 1961.
• The Tigers hold the advantage in the series, 19-12, and has a record of 8-5 against the Golden Hurricane in Memphis.
• Memphis has won five of the last seven games in the series and two of the last three contests at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
• Last season, the Golden Hurricane defeated the Tigers, 35-29, in Tulsa. Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 34-of-57 passes for a career-high 463 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 75 victories since 2014, tying for 14th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 75 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 75-37 (.670) mark.
NON-SATURDAY SUCCESS
• Since the start of 2014, Memphis is 22-6 (.786) in non-Saturday games.
• Memphis is 14-4 (.778) in games on Friday since 2014.
• The Tigers are 6-0 in Thursday night games and 10-1 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in non-Saturday games. The Tigers fell on Thursday, Oct. 7 to Houston, 33-32, in Memphis.
• Memphis will host Tulsa on Thursday, Nov. 10 this season.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
• Memphis has had a great home field advantage at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, posting a record of 39-7 (.848) since head coach Ryan Silverfield joined the staff in 2016.
• As head coach, Silverfield is 14-4 (.778) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
TIGERS TO RECOGNIZE GLENN ROGERS SR.
• Memphis will honor Glenn Rogers Sr., the first Black player to integrate the team in the spring of 1968, at halftime of the team's game on Thursday.
• 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.
DISCIPLINED TEAM
• Entering Thursday's game, Memphis is ranked sixth in the nation in both total penalties (37) and in fewest penalties per game (4.11).
• 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 12 of the last 14 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 18 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in eight of the last 14 contests.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 20 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks fifth all-time in passing yards (5,830) and sixth in passing touchdowns (41), career completions (439) and career attempts (707).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 20 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 third in the nation amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns and is tied for 35th amongst all positions.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is ninth in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 18th in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 36th in the nation with nine rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard ranks 23rd in the country in field goal percentage (.875), 16th in field goals per game (1.56) and 31st in total points scored (75).
• Punter Joe Doyle ranks second in the NCAA in punting (47.9).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Thursday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in 11 statistical categories.
• Memphis has the sixth-fewest penalties committed (37) in the nation this season, ranks sixth in fewest penalties per game (4.11), eighth in fewest penalty yards per game (35.44) and fewest total penalty yards (319), 16th in defensive touchdowns (2), 20th in interceptions (10), 21st in net punting (41.35), 24th in fourth-down conversion defense (40%) and 25th in kickoff-return average (22.30).
• 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 (10). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in kickoff-return average (22.30) and fewest fumbles lost (5).
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).
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 2022 Memphis Football season 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
• This past Saturday, the Tigers fell to No. 25/25/25-ranked UCF, 35-28, in Memphis. Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 26-of-39 passes for 284 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, while rushing for a team-high 69 yards with a score. Xavier "Zay" Cullens had a game-high 13 tackles for the Tigers to go with a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 12 of their last 14 games, piling up 26 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 TULSA
• Tulsa comes into Thursday's game with an overall record of 3-6 on the season and a mark of 1-4 in AAC play.
• Last Saturday, Tulsa fell at home to No. 19/21/19 Tulane, 27-13. The Hurricanes' wins this season have come against Northern Illinois, Jacksonville State and Temple.
• Tulsa ranks 13th in the nation in passing yards allowed (176.4), 17th in red zone offense (.912) and 30th in passing offense (276.0).
• Prior to the season, Tulsa was picked to finish eighth in the AAC by the media.
• In 2021, the Golden Hurricane finished the year with an overall record of 7-6 and a mark of 5-3 in league play. Tulsa earned a berth to the Myrtle Beach Bowl, where the team defeated Old Dominion, 30-17.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and Tulsa on Thursday will mark the 32nd all-time game between the two programs dating back to 1961.
• The Tigers hold the advantage in the series, 19-12, and has a record of 8-5 against the Golden Hurricane in Memphis.
• Memphis has won five of the last seven games in the series and two of the last three contests at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
• Last season, the Golden Hurricane defeated the Tigers, 35-29, in Tulsa. Quarterback Seth Henigan completed 34-of-57 passes for a career-high 463 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 75 victories since 2014, tying for 14th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 75 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 75-37 (.670) mark.
NON-SATURDAY SUCCESS
• Since the start of 2014, Memphis is 22-6 (.786) in non-Saturday games.
• Memphis is 14-4 (.778) in games on Friday since 2014.
• The Tigers are 6-0 in Thursday night games and 10-1 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in non-Saturday games. The Tigers fell on Thursday, Oct. 7 to Houston, 33-32, in Memphis.
• Memphis will host Tulsa on Thursday, Nov. 10 this season.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
• Memphis has had a great home field advantage at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, posting a record of 39-7 (.848) since head coach Ryan Silverfield joined the staff in 2016.
• As head coach, Silverfield is 14-4 (.778) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
TIGERS TO RECOGNIZE GLENN ROGERS SR.
• Memphis will honor Glenn Rogers Sr., the first Black player to integrate the team in the spring of 1968, at halftime of the team's game on Thursday.
• 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.
DISCIPLINED TEAM
• Entering Thursday's game, Memphis is ranked sixth in the nation in both total penalties (37) and in fewest penalties per game (4.11).
• 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 12 of the last 14 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 18 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in eight of the last 14 contests.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 20 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks fifth all-time in passing yards (5,830) and sixth in passing touchdowns (41), career completions (439) and career attempts (707).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 20 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 third in the nation amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns and is tied for 35th amongst all positions.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is ninth in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 18th in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 36th in the nation with nine rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard ranks 23rd in the country in field goal percentage (.875), 16th in field goals per game (1.56) and 31st in total points scored (75).
• Punter Joe Doyle ranks second in the NCAA in punting (47.9).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Thursday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in 11 statistical categories.
• Memphis has the sixth-fewest penalties committed (37) in the nation this season, ranks sixth in fewest penalties per game (4.11), eighth in fewest penalty yards per game (35.44) and fewest total penalty yards (319), 16th in defensive touchdowns (2), 20th in interceptions (10), 21st in net punting (41.35), 24th in fourth-down conversion defense (40%) and 25th in kickoff-return average (22.30).
• 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 (10). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in kickoff-return average (22.30) and fewest fumbles lost (5).
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).
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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