Welcome back to an exciting Tigers football podcast! There was much to say after Memphis defeated Mississippi Stateand we cover it all plus more in a lengthy episode.

Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes discuss all the highs from Saturday, including Calvin Austin III's insane punt-return touchdown and the reaction from the SEC. They also discuss the key moments of the Tigers' win and where things stand after a 3-0 start.

The duo also look over the AAC landscape and how the Tigers stack up to their conference peers. Finally, they discuss Saturday's game with Texas-San Antonio (2:30 p.m., ESPNU) and why the Roadrunners are a classic "trap game" opponent.

Welcome back to an exciting Tigers football podcast! There was much to say after <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2021/09/21/memphis-tigers-football-win-mississippi-state-set-good-season-aac/8385095002/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2021/09/21/memphis-tigers-football-win-mississippi-state-set-good-season-aac/8385095002/">Memphis </a>defeated <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2021/09/18/memphis-tigers-football-score-mississippi-state-mike-leach-seth-henigan/8282255002/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2021/09/18/memphis-tigers-football-score-mississippi-state-mike-leach-seth-henigan/8282255002/">Mississippi State</a>and we cover it all plus&nbsp;more in a lengthy episode.
Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes discuss all the highs from Saturday, including <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2021/09/18/memphis-mississippi-state-calvin-austin-punt-return-win-sec-tigers-isaac-bruce-liberty-bowl/8281318002/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2021/09/18/memphis-mississippi-state-calvin-austin-punt-return-win-sec-tigers-isaac-bruce-liberty-bowl/8281318002/">Calvin Austin III's</a> insane punt-return touchdown and the reaction from the SEC. They also discuss the key moments of the Tigers' win and where things stand after a 3-0 start.
The duo also look over the AAC landscape and how the Tigers stack up to their conference peers. Finally, they discuss Saturday's game with Texas-San Antonio&nbsp;(2:30 p.m., ESPNU) and why the Roadrunners are a classic "trap game" opponent.

Memphis Tigers football podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by sports columnist Mark Giannotto and beat reporter Evan Barnes. The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Tennessee. 

Memphis Tigers football podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by sports columnist Mark Giannotto and beat reporter Evan Barnes. The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Tennessee.&nbsp;

A Memphis Tiger football podcast from the Commercial Appeal.

Tiger Football Podcast

Memphis Tigers football podcast from The Commercial Appeal, hosted by sports columnist Mark Giannotto and beat reporter Evan Barnes.

Looking back at Mississippi State, ahead to UTSA

Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are back to breakdown the end of the Tigers' season with a win in the First Responder Bowl.

How much does the bowl win mean? Coach Ryan Silverfield and players said it could be momentum but that might have change with three starters now in the transfer portal. Mark and Evan break down the aftermath of the departures as well as what changes Memphis should make with this roster that has to replace, as of now, 13 starters.

Evan discusses some of the Tigers' biggest offseason needs as well as the AAC landscape in 2023 with several top teams losing key players, too. Mark chimes in to assess how Silverfield's fourth season will be crucial to decide how the program goes forward on his watch.

Will the recent class of 2023 signees help change things? Will spring practice ease or confirm concerns or should fans wait until August to see if their feelings change about Silverfield and the Tigers? We break that down and more as the podcast takes its winter break until spring practice in March.

Welcome to another week of the <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2023/01/04/how-memphis-football-ryan-silverfield-address-tigers-offseason/69767585007/">Memphis Football</a> podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are back to breakdown the end of the Tigers' season with a win in the <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/12/23/memphis-football-first-responder-bowl-build-momentum-for-2023-season/69736455007/">First Responder Bowl</a>.
How much does the bowl win mean? Coach Ryan Silverfield and players said it could be momentum but that might have change with <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/12/29/memphis-football-caden-prieskorn-enters-transfer-portal/69764969007/">three starters now in the transfer portal</a>. Mark and Evan break down the aftermath of the departures as well as what changes Memphis should make with this roster that has to replace, as of now, 13 starters.
Evan discusses some of the Tigers' biggest offseason needs as well as the AAC landscape in 2023 with several top teams losing key players, too. Mark chimes in to assess how Silverfield's fourth season will be crucial to decide how the program goes forward on his watch.
Will the recent class of 2023 signees help change things? Will spring practice ease or confirm concerns or should fans wait until August to see if their feelings change about Silverfield and the Tigers? We break that down and more as the podcast takes its winter break until spring practice in March.

How should Memphis football, Ryan Silverfield handle offseason after bowl win, transfers

Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes take stock of Memphis' regular season after the Tigers went 6-6.

The guys addressed this week's big news that coach Ryan Silverfield will return for a fourth season. They break down why it's not surprising but also what it means for 2023 and his future. Will Silverfield win back fans who've turned on the program? How much does Memphis need to win to secure his future?

Mark and Evan also discuss bowl game projections ahead of Sunday's bowl selection show. The Independence and Frisco Bowl representatives being present at Memphis' loss to SMU serve as a reminder that the AAC will likely pit the Tigers against a non-Power Five opponent.

Finally, the guys look ahead to what changes might come this offseason. The transfer portal opens on Dec. 5 so how important will it be for Memphis to keep certain players? What are priorities for them to look for in the portal? How will Memphis replace key seniors who've exhausted their eligibility?

Welcome to another week of the <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/11/28/memphis-football-coach-ryan-silverfield-will-return-for-2023-season/69680877007/">Memphis Football</a> Podcast! Columnist <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2022/11/27/memphis-football-regular-season-smu-score-ryan-silverfield-seth-henigan-tigers/69662668007/">Mark Giannotto</a> and football beat writer Evan Barnes take stock of Memphis' regular season after the Tigers went 6-6.
The guys addressed this week's big news that coach <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/11/29/ryan-silverfield-record-memphis-football/69683503007/">Ryan Silverfield</a> will return for a fourth season. They break down why it's not surprising but also what it means for 2023 and his future. Will Silverfield win back fans who've turned on the program? How much does Memphis need to win to secure his future?
Mark and Evan also discuss <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/11/28/memphis-football-bowl-projections-independence-frisco-birmingham/69662494007/">bowl game projections</a> ahead of Sunday's bowl selection show. The Independence and Frisco Bowl representatives being present at Memphis' loss to SMU serve as a reminder that the AAC will likely pit the Tigers against a non-Power Five opponent.
Finally, the guys look ahead to what changes might come this offseason. The transfer portal opens on Dec. 5 so how important will it be for Memphis to keep certain players? What are priorities for them to look for in the portal? How will Memphis replace key seniors who've exhausted their eligibility?

With Ryan Silverfield back, Memphis football faces key questions ahead of bowl game

Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football Podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes take you through a busy week for the Tigers facing SMU (2:30 p.m., ESPN2) on Saturday.

The guys react to Memphis' 59-0 win over North Alabama but spend more time breaking down Memphis athletic Laird Veatch's email asking donors to contribute more to name, image and likeness funds for Tigers players. Is it a sign of the Tigers' athletic department state of affairs or just part of the new era for Memphis trying to remain competitive as well as maintain and attract players to the school.

This week's special guest is Joseph Hoyt, who covers SMU football for the Dallas Morning News. Joseph breaks down how SMU has been in a wild season with scoring and allowing plenty of points and also how the Mustangs have two NIL collectives that aren't shy about paying players. He also breaks down the prolific SMU senior tandem of quarterback Tanner Mordecai and receiver Rashee Rice, who leads the nation in receiving yards.

Mark and Evan also offer their thoughts on the Tigers' latest bowl projections, Memphis-SMU and what a Memphis win would mean to end the regular season. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and thank you for listening to the Tigers Football Podcast this season.

Welcome to another week of the <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/11/21/memphis-football-nil-ryan-silverfield-athletic-director-laird-veatch-donors/69641339007/">Memphis Football</a> Podcast! Columnist <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/mark-giannotto/2022/11/21/memphis-basketball-kendric-davis-penny-haradway-ncaa-tournament-vcu-score-tigers-defense/69641957007/">Mark Giannotto</a> and football beat writer Evan Barnes take you through a busy week for the Tigers facing SMU (2:30 p.m., ESPN2) on Saturday.
The guys react to Memphis' <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/11/20/memphis-bowl-streak-worth-celebrating-but-program-must-keep-improving/69641318007/">59-0 win over North Alabama</a> but spend more time breaking down Memphis athletic Laird Veatch's email asking donors to contribute more to name, image and likeness funds for Tigers players. Is it a sign of the Tigers' athletic department state of affairs or just part of the new era for Memphis trying to remain competitive as well as maintain and attract players to the school.
This week's special guest is Joseph Hoyt, who covers SMU football for the Dallas Morning News. Joseph breaks down how SMU has been in a wild season with scoring and allowing plenty of points and also how the Mustangs have two NIL collectives that aren't shy about paying players. He also breaks down the prolific SMU senior tandem of quarterback Tanner Mordecai and receiver Rashee Rice, who leads the nation in receiving yards.
Mark and Evan also offer their thoughts on the Tigers' <a href="https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/2022/11/21/memphis-football-bowl-projections-birmingham-bowl-aac-ryan-silverfield/69642045007/">latest bowl projections</a>, Memphis-SMU and what a Memphis win would mean to end the regular season. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and thank you for listening to the Tigers Football Podcast this season.

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