MEMPHIS TIGERS NEWS

Koby Drake - Catches TD Saturday Drake logged five receptions (on eight targets) for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-36 loss versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Drake had a productive day Saturday, highlighted by his 24-yard touchdown catch near the end of the fourth quarter, his first touchdown of the season. He also caught five passes for the third time this season and his eight targets were the second most he's seen in a game this campaign. He still sits firmly behind Roc Taylor and Demeer Blankumsee (undisclosed) in terms of production, but Drake has still shown an ability to put up strong performances.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roc Taylor - High volume in loss Taylor hauled in 8 of 14 targets for 111 yards during Saturday's 44-36 defeat versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Taylor set season highs across the board Saturday, putting up season bests in receptions, targets and yards. He had double digit targets for the fifth time in his last six games and he has also caught at least six passes five times over that stretch. Taylor has been very consistent this season and although he only has two touchdowns through nine games, he's a reliable option every week.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Demeer Blankumsee - Productive prior to exit Blankumsee (undisclosed) logged six receptions (on eight targets) for 142 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-36 defeat against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Blankumsee had easily his best performance of the season Saturday despite leaving the game in the first half. In the span of three minutes in the second quarter, Blankumsee caught touchdowns of 21 yards and 69 yards, helping the Tigers jump out to a 24-14 lead. While celebrating that second touchdown, he appeared to hyperextend his leg and was forced out of the game before returning for a single play later in the game. Fresh off his best performance of the season, Blankumsee's status for Friday's game versus Rice is in question, however the fact that he was able to return to the game after his injury is somewhat promising.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Landphere - 73 yards versus UTSA Landphere gathered in 6 of 8 targets for 73 yards during Saturday's 44-36 defeat against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Landphere saw a season-high eight targets in Saturday's loss, catching six of them. He set a season-high with 73 yards, his third game this season with over 60. He has had an inconsistent season and has not caught a touchdown since Week 3, but he's shown an ability to put up productive performances in about one third of his games.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mario Anderson Jr. - Scores twice in loss Anderson recorded 12 carries for 53 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 7 of 9 targets for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-36 defeat versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Although Anderson did not put up his typical yardage, he scored a pair of touchdowns to give him a nice performance. He opened up the scoring with a 16-yard rush in the first quarter, then caught a five-yard touchdown in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. He now has 16 total touchdowns through nine games this season.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seth Henigan - Productive in loss to UTSA Henigan completed 35 of 52 passes for 454 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 44-36 loss against Texas-San Antonio. He also had seven rushes for eight yar...

Impact Henigan put together his best performance of the season Saturday, it just so happened that came during a shocking loss. He set season highs with 454 passing yards and four passing touchdowns. He also attempted over 50 passes for the second time this season, both of which came during the Tigers' two losses. Henigan has proven his ability to put up elite performances when his team is losing, although that is unlikely to be the case in his next two matchups.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Demeer Blankumsee - Returns for single play Saturday Blankumsee (undisclosed) returned to Saturday's game against UTSA for a single play before exiting the game once again, per Frank Bonner II of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Blankumsee had previously left the game against the Roadrunners with an undisclosed injury and was seen heading to the locker room. Though he returned for just one play, it's very encouraging to see the senior receiver was able to get back on the field, indicating that his injury may not have been as serious as initially thought. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week, but Blankumsee can likely be looked at as probable for the Tigers' upcoming game against Rice this Friday.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Tigers open season at home against the Missouri Tigers

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1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCown, UTSA end Memphis winning streak at 4 with 44-30 victory

Owen McCown threw four touchdown passes and UTSA beat Memphis 44-36 on Saturday

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Demeer Blankumsee - Headed to locker room Blankumsee (undisclosed) is headed to the locker room for Memphis, Frank Bonner II of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Blankumsee appeared to hurt himself while celebrating his touchdown. The receiver headed to the injury tent before being escorted the locker room. It's unclear the severity of Blankumsee's injury at this point, but Memphis is without one of its top wideouts for the time being.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Thomas - Out at UTSA Thomas (undisclosed) is out Saturday at UTSA, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Thomas will miss his second straight game Saturday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He has rushed 41 times for 267 yards and six touchdowns this season, so his services will be missed.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Greg Desrosiers Jr. - Set to return Desrosiers (collarbone) will make his return against UTSA, per Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Desrosiers has missed five straight games, but he'll see the field against the Roadrunners. The tailback has 16 carries for 95 yards and a score, and should resume his role as a rotational back for the Tigers.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Greg Desrosiers Jr. - Warming up Saturday Desrosiers (collarbone) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game at UTSA, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Desrosiers has missed the last five games due to a collarbone injury and he is now trending towards a return at UTSA. He had 16 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown in his three games prior to his injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch UTSA vs. Memphis: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 2, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UTSA Roadrunners vs. Memphis Tigers game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

2 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Memphis vs. UTSA Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 2, 2024

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Brandon Thomas - Doesn't play versus Charlotte Thomas (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's win over Charlotte, per Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Thomas was unable to suit up once agains Saturday due to an undisclosed. However, he should be able to make his return for next week's matchup versus UT San Antonio.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Demeer Blankumsee - Finds end zone again Blankumsee caught 4 of 7 targets for 21 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-28 win versus Charlotte.

Impact Blankumsee scored his third touchdown of the season Saturday, all of which have come in his last three games. He also saw seven targets, tied for his second most this season. Although he only gained 21 yards Saturday, he has now scored seven touchdowns in his last 11 conference games so he's a decent bet to find the end zone with four upcoming AAC matchups.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makari Bodiford - Breaks out Saturday Bodiford logged seven rushes for 73 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 33-28 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Bodiford came into Saturday's game with just four rushing attempts for 12 yards. He broke out with 73 yards on seven carries and scored his first career touchdown, a 14-yard rush in the second quarter. With Greg Desrosiers (collarbone) missing the game, Bodiford stepped up as the Tigers' No. 2 back. If Desrosiers or Mario Anderson are forced to miss any time, Bodiford proved on Saturday that he's capable of stepping up.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Roc Taylor - Scores in Saturday's win Taylor totaled six receptions (on 10 targets) for 99 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-28 victory versus Charlotte.

Impact Taylor caught six passes and saw 10 targets Saturday, the fourth time in the last five games he has reached those marks. He also caught the game-winning touchdown, a 24-yard reception with 31 seconds left in the game. It marked his second touchdown of the season. He is clearly Seth Henigan's No. 1 target and there are no signs that will stop any time soon.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Anderson Jr. - High volume Saturday Anderson totaled 32 carries for 141 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 33-28 victory versus Charlotte.

Impact Anderson saw 32 carries Saturday, by far his most in a game this season. He ran for 141 yards -- his second most this campaign -- and scored his 13th rushing touchdown of the season. He did all this despite suffering an injury and heading to the locker room during the game, but he was able to return to the game so the injury was not serious.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Henigan - Decent versus Charlotte Henigan was 20-for-32 passing for 212 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 33-28 victory against Charlotte. He also had seven rushes for -10 yards.

Impact Henigan had a decent outing Saturday in the surprisingly close victory. He tossed two touchdowns for the fifth time this season, but he also threw his fourth interception of the season. He threw for under 230 yards for the third time in his last four games, thanks in large part to Mario Anderson seeing 32 carries. It appears it will be difficult for Henigan to have massive performances given Anderson's workload, but he still has a fairly high floor every week.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte football hangs with Memphis early but Tigers pull away from 49ers in AAC battle Next up for Charlotte: A home game on Halloween night against Tulane.

OCTOBER 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Henigan's late TD pass to Taylor gives Memphis 33-28 win over Charlotte

Seth Henigan’s school-record 24-yard touchdown pass to Roc Taylor with a half-minute remaining lifted Memphis to a 33-28 win over Charlotte on Saturday for the Tigers’ fourth strai...

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mario Anderson Jr. - Back in game Anderson (undisclosed) has returned to Saturday's game versus Charlotte, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Anderson headed to the locker room during Saturday's game versus Charlotte and has since returned to the field. It's a massive sigh of relief for the Tigers as the team was already thin at running back and has relied heavily on Anderson this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE