MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Grant Gunnell - Holds co-starter status Gunnell and Seth Henigan are listed as co-starters for Saturday's season opener versus Nicholls, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Gunnell joined the Tigers this offseason as a transfer from Arizona and has been competing all camp with Seth Henigan and Peter Parrish for the starting gig. It appears he and Henigan are both still in consideration for the gig and we may not know who will get the first crack under center until pregame warmups. Even if Gunnell takes the first reps Saturday, the co-starter designation could leave the door open for both quarterbacks to see the field.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Gunnell - Healthy for 2021 Gunnell is healthy heading into the season, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Gunnell had been dealing with an undisclosed injury and was limited during some of fall camp, but now he's full-go for the season. The Arizona transfer could open the season as the starter, though no formal announcement has been made at this stage.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who should start for Memphis football in season opener vs. Nicholls State? With Memphis' first depth chart arriving Monday, we take a look at who could start on Sept. 4 against Nicholls State

AUGUST 27, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis defensive back La'Andre Thomas enters transfer portal Memphis defensive back La'Andre Thomas enters transfer portal.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

How hard-hitting linebacker JJ Russell found happiness for his last Memphis football season JJ Russell said he felt unmotivated the past two seasons at Memphis. But thanks to his wife, he found it again through faith in God.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis LB JJ Russell on how his faith is helping motivate him in senior season JJ Russell said his wife helped him get closer to God and it's helped renew his passion for football

AUGUST 25, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Can Gabe Rogers be the next Memphis hybrid WR/RB like Tony Pollard or Kenneth Gainwell? Gabe Rogers' speed and versatility will be used more on offense after spending last season at defensive back

AUGUST 25, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Tiger Walk, Tiger Lane pregame activities will return to Memphis football games this fall Memphis football fans were not allowed to tailgate or enjoy normal pregame activities in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

AUGUST 24, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Ryan Silverfield: No rush to name Memphis starting quarterback Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said Grant Gunnell's injury last week affected his timeline to name a starter for the season opener on Sept....

AUGUST 23, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Ryan Silverfield updates on the Memphis QB battle and Grant Gunnell's injury Ryan Silverfield said he's not concerned with Grant Gunnell being day-to-day or naming starting quarterback until the dust settles

AUGUST 23, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis Tigers receiver Javon Ivory aims to be more vocal leader like Damonte Coxie Javon Ivory was inspired watching Damonte Coxie lead and now the Memphis sophomore has a similar role leading alongside Calvin Austin III

AUGUST 23, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Grant Gunnell - Still day-to-day Gunnell (undisclosed) remains day-to-day and Memphis is still weighing its options in terms of naming its starting quarterback, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports...

Impact The Arizona transfer has missed a chunk of fall camp with an undisclosed issue. Gunnell reportedly returned to practice Friday but is still not 100 percent. The Memphis quarterback battle remains open with 12 days to go until the season-opener against Nicholls.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis' Calvin Austin on the younger WRs, building communication with new QBs Calvin Austin III also spoke on how he's doing his best helping out the new Memphis QBs fight for the starting job

AUGUST 23, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Memphis WR Javon Ivory on preseason practice battles with the defensive backs Javon Ivory also shared which Memphis defensive backs talk the most trash to the wide receivers.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

PFF ranks Grant Gunnell as one of the top breakout candidates in college football PFF ranks Grant Gunnell as one of the top breakout candidates in college football.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Grant Gunnell - Back at practice Gunnell (undisclosed) has retaken the field at practice Friday, Frank Bonner II of the Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Gunnell was missing each of the last two days but appears to be over whatever issue was preventing him from participating. He can now get back to the matter at hand, which is preparing for the season opener against Nicholls on Sept. 4 as the presumed starter for the Tigers.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quindell Johnson: Memphis football defensive back in photos A look at Memphis football defensive back Quindell Johnson, who played at Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

City of Memphis creates three parking lots, ride-share shuttles for Liberty Bowl games Due to construction for the Liberty Park project, the city of Memphis created additional options for fans to park for football games this se...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Grant Gunnell - Still MIA at practice Gunnell (undisclosed) is not taking part in practice again Thursday, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Gunnell first missed out on practice Wednesday and will apparently miss at least one more session. Fortunately, he's still considered day-to-day, so he should be available for the team's season opener against Nicholls on Sept. 4 barring a setback of some kind. Seth Henigan has reportedly taken the first-team reps in his absence.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis QB Grant Gunnell 'day-to-day' after not being seen at practice Wednesday Grant Gunnell was not seen at Memphis practice Wednesday during open media periods.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Morris Joseph: Memphis football defensive lineman in photos A look at Morris Joseph, a Memphis football defensive lineman from Orange, Texas

AUGUST 18, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Grant Gunnell - Doesn't practice Wednesday Gunnell (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Gunnell was not seen practicing with the other Memphis quarterbacks during open period of Wednesday's practice, and it remains unclear as to what type of injury he's dealing with. As long as Gunnell remains sidelined, however, Seth Henigan, who reportedly saw the first-team reps in his absence, could be next in line under center.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis DB Julian Barnett on how he's adjusted since transferring from Michigan State Julian Barnett spent two years at Michigan State before transferring to Memphis in December.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

How Michigan State transfer Julian Barnett adds swagger, playmaking to Memphis secondary Michigan State transfer Julian Barnett is bold, brash and showing signs of being a playmaker in Memphis football's secondary.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

How chemistry, chute drills are helping the Memphis offensive line regain its edge The Tigers' offensive line looks to be more tough, nasty and connected than they were last season

AUGUST 16, 2021 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM