University of Memphis Athletics
Likes Lands on Rimington Trophy Preseason Watchlist
Jul 22, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis offensive lineman Jacob Likes was named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watchlist on Friday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football.
In 2021, Likes started all 11 games in which he appeared for the Tigers, allowing just two sacks and three quarterback hurries in 451 pass protection snaps. He helped Memphis rank 16th in the nation in passing offense (298.8) and 38th in total offense (434.9). For his career, Likes has appeared in 19 games and is a three-time AAC All-Academic Team honoree.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available for Family Zone & Endzone seats at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
The Pick 3 Mini Plan is also available for the 2022 Tiger season. The Pick 3 Mini Plan gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Memphis home games during the 2022 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $45.
Additionally, season tickets for the 2022 University of Memphis football season are now on sale. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets can go to GoTigersGo.com or call the ticket office at 901-678-2331.
To request ticket information for the 2022 season, click here. The Memphis Ticket Office can also be reached during business hours at (901) 678-2331.
About the Rimington Trophy
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football. Since its inception, the award has raised over $5 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Dave Rimington, the award's namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy's only two-time winner as the nation's finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
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.
In 2021, Likes started all 11 games in which he appeared for the Tigers, allowing just two sacks and three quarterback hurries in 451 pass protection snaps. He helped Memphis rank 16th in the nation in passing offense (298.8) and 38th in total offense (434.9). For his career, Likes has appeared in 19 games and is a three-time AAC All-Academic Team honoree.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available for Family Zone & Endzone seats at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25.
The Pick 3 Mini Plan is also available for the 2022 Tiger season. The Pick 3 Mini Plan gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Memphis home games during the 2022 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $45.
Additionally, season tickets for the 2022 University of Memphis football season are now on sale. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets can go to GoTigersGo.com or call the ticket office at 901-678-2331.
To request ticket information for the 2022 season, click here. The Memphis Ticket Office can also be reached during business hours at (901) 678-2331.
About the Rimington Trophy
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football. Since its inception, the award has raised over $5 million for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Dave Rimington, the award's namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982, during which time he became the John Outland Trophy's only two-time winner as the nation's finest college interior lineman. For more on the Rimington Trophy, visit www.rimingtontrophy.com
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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