NOTES: Memphis Hosts Temple on Saturday
Sep 29, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will continue a four-game homestand on Saturday, Oct. 1 against American Athletic Conference (AAC) rival Temple at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 11 a.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available 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.
SETTING THE SCENE
• Memphis is looking for a 2-0 start in AAC play for the first time since 2016.
• The Tigers scored twice defensively to take down North Texas, 44-34, last Saturday, as both linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in nine-straight games, piling up 21 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 TEMPLE
• Temple comes to Memphis with an overall record of 2-2 on the season under first-year head coach Stan Drayton. Last Saturday, the Owls shut-out UMass, 28-0, to earn the victory. Temple's other victory came against Lafayette, 30-14, on Sept. 10.
• Temple ranks first in the NCAA in red zone offense (1.000), third in team sacks, fifth in passing yards allowed (137.5), eighth in red zone defense (.615), 14th in sacks allowed (0.75) and 18th in scoring defense (15.0).
• Prior to the season, Temple was picked to finish 11th in AAC by the media.
• Last year, the Owls posted an overall record of 3-9 on the season and a mark of 1-7 in league play.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and Temple on Saturday will mark the eighth all-time game between the two programs dating back to 2013.
• The Owls hold a record of 4-3 against the Tigers in the all-time series, but Memphis has won two of the three contests at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, including two straight.
• Last season, the Tigers ran out to an early, 17-0 lead only to see the Owls score 34 of the game's next 40 points.
• Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 24-of-40 passes for 305 yards and three scores, while defensive back Quindell Johnson had a career-high 15 tackles.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 74 victories since 2014, tying the Tigers with San Diego State for the 11th-most wins in the nation during that stretch.
• The 74 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that stretch.
• The Tigers also rank 15th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 74-33 (.692) mark.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
• Memphis has had a great home field advantage at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, posting a record of 38-5 (.884) since head coach Ryan Silverfield joined the coaching staff in 2016.
• As a head coach, Silverfield is 13-2 (.867) at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
LOOKING FOR 2-0 AAC START
• The Tigers are looking to open American Athletic Conference (AAC) play 2-0 for the first time since the 2016 season.
• In 2016, Memphis opened the conference slate with a home win over Temple (34-27) and and a road victory at Tulane (24-14).
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in nine-straight games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 13 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in seven of the last eight contests.
• The last team to not have a turnover against Memphis was Navy on Oct. 14, 2021.
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers lead the NCAA in red zone offense (1.000).
• The team also ranks fifth in defensive touchdowns (2), fifth in net punting (44.78), fifth in turnover margin (1.75), seventh in turnovers lost (2), ninth in passes had intercepted (1), 10th in fumbles lost (1), 13th in turnovers gained (9), 17th in scoring offense (34.0), 18th in fumbles recovered (4) and 20th in passes intercepted (5).
• Memphis leads the AAC in fumbles lost, passes had intercepted, passes intercepted, red zone offense, turnover margin, turnovers gained and turnovers lost.
SCORING IN BUNCHES
• For the first time since the 2017 season, the Tigers have scored 37 or more points in three-straight games.
• Memphis accomplished the feat six-consecutive games from Oct. 6 through Dec. 2, posting a record of 5-1 in those contests en route to a 10-3 record and a berth in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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 at a future game determined with the family.
• 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).
DEFENSIVE SCORES LEAD MEMPHIS PAST NORTH TEXAS, 44-34
• The Tigers scored twice defensively to take down the Mean Green, 44-34, on Sept. 24 in Memphis, as both linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns. Cullens ended the game with eight tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss. Allen had two tackles and a sack to go with his pick.
• Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 19-of-29 passes for 141 yards, two touchdowns and his first interception of the season. The sophomore also rushed 10 times for 54 yards.
• Memphis' defense limited the high-powered North Texas to just 102 yards rushing for the game, 116.5 fewer than the Mean Green averaged entering the contest.
HISTORIC HOMESTAND
• Memphis will play four-straight home games for the first time in 28 years.
• The Tigers went 4-0 in those contests during the 1994 season, beating Arkansas, Tulane, Arkansas State and Cincinnati.
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.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available 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.
SETTING THE SCENE
• Memphis is looking for a 2-0 start in AAC play for the first time since 2016.
• The Tigers scored twice defensively to take down North Texas, 44-34, last Saturday, as both linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in nine-straight games, piling up 21 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 TEMPLE
• Temple comes to Memphis with an overall record of 2-2 on the season under first-year head coach Stan Drayton. Last Saturday, the Owls shut-out UMass, 28-0, to earn the victory. Temple's other victory came against Lafayette, 30-14, on Sept. 10.
• Temple ranks first in the NCAA in red zone offense (1.000), third in team sacks, fifth in passing yards allowed (137.5), eighth in red zone defense (.615), 14th in sacks allowed (0.75) and 18th in scoring defense (15.0).
• Prior to the season, Temple was picked to finish 11th in AAC by the media.
• Last year, the Owls posted an overall record of 3-9 on the season and a mark of 1-7 in league play.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and Temple on Saturday will mark the eighth all-time game between the two programs dating back to 2013.
• The Owls hold a record of 4-3 against the Tigers in the all-time series, but Memphis has won two of the three contests at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, including two straight.
• Last season, the Tigers ran out to an early, 17-0 lead only to see the Owls score 34 of the game's next 40 points.
• Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 24-of-40 passes for 305 yards and three scores, while defensive back Quindell Johnson had a career-high 15 tackles.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 74 victories since 2014, tying the Tigers with San Diego State for the 11th-most wins in the nation during that stretch.
• The 74 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that stretch.
• The Tigers also rank 15th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 74-33 (.692) mark.
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
• Memphis has had a great home field advantage at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, posting a record of 38-5 (.884) since head coach Ryan Silverfield joined the coaching staff in 2016.
• As a head coach, Silverfield is 13-2 (.867) at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
LOOKING FOR 2-0 AAC START
• The Tigers are looking to open American Athletic Conference (AAC) play 2-0 for the first time since the 2016 season.
• In 2016, Memphis opened the conference slate with a home win over Temple (34-27) and and a road victory at Tulane (24-14).
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in nine-straight games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 13 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in seven of the last eight contests.
• The last team to not have a turnover against Memphis was Navy on Oct. 14, 2021.
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers lead the NCAA in red zone offense (1.000).
• The team also ranks fifth in defensive touchdowns (2), fifth in net punting (44.78), fifth in turnover margin (1.75), seventh in turnovers lost (2), ninth in passes had intercepted (1), 10th in fumbles lost (1), 13th in turnovers gained (9), 17th in scoring offense (34.0), 18th in fumbles recovered (4) and 20th in passes intercepted (5).
• Memphis leads the AAC in fumbles lost, passes had intercepted, passes intercepted, red zone offense, turnover margin, turnovers gained and turnovers lost.
SCORING IN BUNCHES
• For the first time since the 2017 season, the Tigers have scored 37 or more points in three-straight games.
• Memphis accomplished the feat six-consecutive games from Oct. 6 through Dec. 2, posting a record of 5-1 in those contests en route to a 10-3 record and a berth in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
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 at a future game determined with the family.
• 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).
DEFENSIVE SCORES LEAD MEMPHIS PAST NORTH TEXAS, 44-34
• The Tigers scored twice defensively to take down the Mean Green, 44-34, on Sept. 24 in Memphis, as both linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns. Cullens ended the game with eight tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss. Allen had two tackles and a sack to go with his pick.
• Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 19-of-29 passes for 141 yards, two touchdowns and his first interception of the season. The sophomore also rushed 10 times for 54 yards.
• Memphis' defense limited the high-powered North Texas to just 102 yards rushing for the game, 116.5 fewer than the Mean Green averaged entering the contest.
HISTORIC HOMESTAND
• Memphis will play four-straight home games for the first time in 28 years.
• The Tigers went 4-0 in those contests during the 1994 season, beating Arkansas, Tulane, Arkansas State and Cincinnati.
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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