University of Memphis Athletics
Tigers Move Up in Coaches Poll, Receive 77 Votes in AP Poll
Sep 15, 2024 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After a statement 20-12 win at preseason No. 10 Florida State on Saturday, the University of Memphis football team moved up two spots in the US LBM Coaches Poll to No. 23 and received 77 votes in the AP Poll.
The Tigers received 176 points in the US LBM Coaches Poll to jump two spots but were left just outside of the AP Top 25 with its 77 votes received being good for No. 26.
Memphis is the highest-ranked and is one of just two Group of 5 teams ranked in the Coaches Poll, joined by No. 25 UNLV.
In the AP Poll, 23rd-ranked Northern Illinois is the lone team inside the top 25 while the Tigers are receiving the second-most votes (77) among G5 programs. Boise State came in right behind Memphis with 62 votes, followed by UNLV (54), Liberty (10), Toledo (9) as the only other G5 teams receiving votes.
The Tigers are now 3-0 for the second-straight season after a 40-0 shutout of North Alabama, a 38-17 win over two-time defending Sun Belt champions Troy and Saturday's 20-12 win at Florida State.
The Tiger defense has been dominant through the first three weeks, ranking fifth nationally in fumbles recovered (4), sixth in tackles for loss (28), 11th in total defense (224.7 YPG), 14th in rushing defense (68.3 YPG) and 17th in scoring defense (9.7 PPG). Memphis' 12 tackles for loss in the win over Florida State were the most for the Tigers in a game since 2018 vs. SMU.
Memphis football fans can see the Tigers back in action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28. For the next eight hours (ends 9 p.m. CT on Sept. 15), fans can get a pair of tickets to the game vs. Middle Tennessee in two weeks for just $30 at THIS LINK.
All additional single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK. The Pick Three Mini Plan is an additional option available that gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Tiger home football games during the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $69.
To catch all of the action during the 2024 Memphis Football season, fans can also purchase season tickets at GoTigersGo.com, in person at the Memphis Ticket Office or by calling the office at (901) 678-2331.
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.
The Tigers received 176 points in the US LBM Coaches Poll to jump two spots but were left just outside of the AP Top 25 with its 77 votes received being good for No. 26.
Memphis is the highest-ranked and is one of just two Group of 5 teams ranked in the Coaches Poll, joined by No. 25 UNLV.
In the AP Poll, 23rd-ranked Northern Illinois is the lone team inside the top 25 while the Tigers are receiving the second-most votes (77) among G5 programs. Boise State came in right behind Memphis with 62 votes, followed by UNLV (54), Liberty (10), Toledo (9) as the only other G5 teams receiving votes.
The Tigers are now 3-0 for the second-straight season after a 40-0 shutout of North Alabama, a 38-17 win over two-time defending Sun Belt champions Troy and Saturday's 20-12 win at Florida State.
The Tiger defense has been dominant through the first three weeks, ranking fifth nationally in fumbles recovered (4), sixth in tackles for loss (28), 11th in total defense (224.7 YPG), 14th in rushing defense (68.3 YPG) and 17th in scoring defense (9.7 PPG). Memphis' 12 tackles for loss in the win over Florida State were the most for the Tigers in a game since 2018 vs. SMU.
Memphis football fans can see the Tigers back in action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28. For the next eight hours (ends 9 p.m. CT on Sept. 15), fans can get a pair of tickets to the game vs. Middle Tennessee in two weeks for just $30 at THIS LINK.
All additional single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK. The Pick Three Mini Plan is an additional option available that gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Tiger home football games during the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $69.
To catch all of the action during the 2024 Memphis Football season, fans can also purchase season tickets at GoTigersGo.com, in person at the Memphis Ticket Office or by calling the office at (901) 678-2331.
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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