MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Javon Ivory - Tops 100 receiving yards. Ivory caught five catches for 106 yards against Nicholls State.

Impact The redshirt sophomore looked sharp in the team's blowout win over Nicholls State. Ivory's performance was his second time passing the 100 yard receiving mark after doing it in the Tigers's final game of the season last year. The 6-foot-2 receiver will look to grow his connection with true freshman quarterback Seth Henigan as the season goes on.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigues Clark - Efficient performance Clark ran the ball nine times for 84 yards while scoring on the ground and adding one catch for nine yards against Nicholls State.

Impact The 6-foot-0 running back looked strong in the team's opening win as the Tigers dominated Nicholls State. Clark averaged an excellent 9.3 yards per carry while finding the end zone as well. The junior running back will look to build upon his opening day outing next week against Arkansas State.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Thomas - Dominant in win Thomas rushed the ball 16 times for 147 yards while adding a rushing touchdown as well against Nicholls State.

Impact After barely being used last season, Thomas was the team's lead back in their blowout win. The 5-foot-11 running back neared 150 rushing yards and averaged an incredible 9.2 yards per carry in the victory. Thomas looks to continue to earn more reps as he competes with fellow running backs Rodrigues Clark and Asa Martin throughout the year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis freshman QB Seth Henigan on making first start in first college game Seth Henigan found out mid-week that he'd start Memphis' season opener as a true freshman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis RB Brandon Thomas on 147-yard rushing performance in first start Freshman Brandon Thomas ran for 147 yards against Nicholls State in his first career start for Memphis

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Fueled by Brady White, Seth Henigan's historic Memphis football debut felt familiar ' Giannotto With Brady White helping out on the sideline, Seth Henigan thrived as the first true freshman to start a Memphis football season opener.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis rolls to 42-17 season-opening win over Nicholls

Joe Doyle connected on all five of his first collegiate field-goal attempts, Brandon Thomas rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown and Memphis opened the season with a 42-17 victory...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis football vs Nicholls State in 2021 season opener Memphis football vs Nicholls State in Sept. 4, 2021 season opener at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis vs. Nicholls State football: Live updates, analysis as Tigers start 2021 season Memphis starts its 2021 season with excitement as the Tigers host Nicholls State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Watch Memphis football do first pregame Tiger Walk since Dec. 2019 Memphis fans rejoice as the football team does its first pregame Tiger Walk through Tiger Lane since the 2019 AAC Championship

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Gallery: Memphis-Nicholls pregame tailgating returns Watch fans return to tailgating before the Memphis' season opener against Nicholls State at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Kylan Watkins - Seen in walking boot Watkins is in a walking boot during Saturday's game against Nicholls State, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Watkins is expected to serve as depth at running back this year, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be available due to his foot injury. His next chance to play will be next Saturday against Arkansas State.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Henigan - Looks like starter Henigan will likely start Saturday's season opener against Nicholls, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Henigan was initially listed as a co-starter for Saturday's matchup, but he should see plenty of work since Grant Gunnell wasn't dressed for pregame warmups. The freshman will have the chance to differentiate himself in the quarterback competition if Gunnell is ultimately inactive.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Gunnell - Not dressed for opener Gunnell isn't among the quarterbacks dressed for Saturday's season opener versus Nicholls, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact The reason behind Gunnell's absence from the field is unclear at this juncture but it appears he will not be getting the nod to open the campaign. Seth Henigan looks set to receive the start in his place, though Gunnell could be part of the starting mix again when he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis DB Jacobi Francis on seeing fans return to Liberty Bowl Jacobi Francis said seeing more Memphis fans on Saturday will make it feel like a normal season

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

How Memphis QBs Grant Gunnell, Seth Henigan bring similar skills to Tigers offense Whether Grant Gunnell or Seth Henigan starts Saturday, the Memphis offense will look the same with either quarterback taking charge

AUGUST 31, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis offensive coordinator Kevin Johns breaks down QBs Grant Gunnell, Seth Henigan Tigers offensive coordinator Kevin Johns sees little difference between QBs Grant Gunnell and Seth Henigan running the offense

AUGUST 31, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield can finally pick the QB, but hasn't picked one yet ' Giannotto Ryan Silverfield isn't ready to name the Memphis football starting QB yet. It's not that different than what happened for him 16 years ago.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis football releases first depth chart: Top transfers not listed; QB position unsettled Grant Gunnell and Seth Henigan were btoh listed at starting quarterback while freshman Brandon Thomas is in line to start at running back

AUGUST 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Ryan Silverfield delays naming Memphis starting QB ahead of season opener Ryan Silverfield still hasn't named Memphis football's starting quarterback and added it could be a week-to-week deal this season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Ryan Silverfield on not naming a Memphis starting quarterback Ryan Silverfield will use this week to decide Memphis' starting quarterback ahead of Saturday's season opener

AUGUST 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

How to watch, livestream Memphis vs. Nicholls State football Memphis begins the 2021 season on Saturday hosting Nicholls State

AUGUST 30, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Gabriel Rogers - Shifts over to WR for 2021 Rogers is listed as a starting wide receiver fro the 2021 season, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Rogers will shift over from CB to WR in 2021 alongside Calvin Austin and Javon Ivory. He is obviously a quick learner if the coaches were already willing to start him right out of the gate at a new position.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Thomas - Listed atop RB depth chart Thomas owns the top spot on the Tigers' depth chart heading into the season opener versus Nicholls, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Thomas' spot on top of the Memphis depth chart bodes well for a team that has churned out multiple NFL-caliber running backs in recent seasons. It's unclear how sizable his grasp on the starting running back job will be, but it is notable that he is listed as the lone starter in the Tigers' backfield.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Henigan - Listed as co-starter for Week 1 Henigan sits as a co-starter along with Grant Gunnell for the season opener Saturday versus Nicholls, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact The Tigers' depth chart wasn't as revealing about the starting quarterback situation as we'd hoped, but it does paint Henigan as part of the conversation to start as a true freshman. Who will start the game under center could become a bit more clear during pregame warmups Saturday, though that doesn't exclude the possibility that both Henigan and Gunnell will see the field.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE