This week's Memphis Football Podcast wraps up the 2020 season looking back at the memorable moments and also how the offseason is shaping up well for spring practice. Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and men's basketball beat writer Jason Munz dive into the Tigers' trips through transfer portal as well as who announced they will return for 2021.  After the Montgomery Bowl, Memphis picked up quarterback Grant Gunnell from Arizona and Michigan State duo Devontae Dobbs (linebacker) and Julian Barnett (defensive back). How does Gunnell affect the quarterback race to replace Brady White Transfers have made offseasons far more interesting and the portal, along with the Tigers' returning depth could be a boon for coach Ryan Silverfield's second full season. *This podcast was recorded prior to Memphis adding another transfer Wednesday in Arkansas wide receiver Shamar Nash, a former four-star recruit and Memphis native. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A look back at 2020 as transfers add to promising offseason

On this week's Memphis football podcast, we dive deep into a busy week for the Tigers. We recap the last second win over Houston and look ahead to the Montgomery Bowl where they will face Florida Atlantic on Dec. 23 (6 p.m., ESPN) Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes also look back at the Tigers' regular season. Was it a success? Is playing 10 games in a pandemic worth cheering over despite on-field issues? Who are the players that Tigers fans should be excited for next season? We also tackle AAC commissioner Mike Aresco's comments on the College Football Playoff and if the Tigers or any non-Power Five school truly has a chance to reach it. Finally, we discuss the key takeaways from Memphis signing 15 players in its 2021 signing class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Tigers finish season strong with Montgomery Bowl win?

On this week's Memphis Football Podcast, we break down the Tigers' disheartening loss to Tulane that highlighted all of the season's issues. Poor running, not enough points and a defense that let another AAC quarterback have a season-best day. Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes also look at of Ryan Silverfield's first season as head coach into the regular season finale Saturday with Houston. What underclassmen give Memphis hope for next season? How do you assess Silverfield in a year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Finally, we look at this week's bowl projections and what Memphis' best options are. Here's a hint, not a lot of love for Birmingham. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picking up the pieces from Tulane loss

On this week's Tigers Football Podcast, we discuss the Memphis defense playing its best game of the season to beat Navy in spite of the offense having its worst game of the season. Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes break down all the goods from the Tigers' first win at Navy. They also look ahead to the Tigers going to Tulane Saturday and why scoring 10 points won't be enough. They also update where things stand in the AAC championship game race and discuss Memphis quarterback Connor Adair no longer being with the team for this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good, bad from Memphis beating Navy and looking towards Tulane

On a pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Tigers Football Podcast, we look back at Memphis getting a feel-good win over Stephen F. Austin thanks to a strong second half and Calvin Austin's all-around performance. Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz also assess where Memphis stands facing Navy (6 p.m., CBS Sports) on Saturday. Can the Tigers finally beat the Midshipmen on the road for the first time? How will Navy look after not playing in nearly a month. We also discuss coach Ryan Silverfield's comments on the high number of transfers this season within Memphis and around college football. He thinks part of it could be from potential NCAA legislation granting players a one-time transfer without penalty of sitting out a year. We break down how Memphis could be affected by that in 2021-22 if the transfer exemption is approved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this Memphis' best chance to finally win at Navy?

Even though Memphis had an unexpected week off, there was plenty to talk about on this week's Tigers Football Podcast. We discussed Memphis' struggles on offense as outlined by offensive coordinator Kevin Johns this week. Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz also discuss the AAC's recent postponements as well as the Tigers losing two of their top-ranked commitments for 2021. Finally, they went over USA Today's story from this week on how LSU mishandled sexual misconduct allegations, including allegations against football players. Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish was mentioned in the story as he was suspended for a year by LSU after being accused of rape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can offense get right vs. Stephen F. Austin?

On this week's Tigers Football Podcast, we analyze the good and bad from Memphis' latest comeback. Yes, the Tigers (4-2, 3-2 AAC) won in exciting fashion but it was tough overlooking the struggles and where things stand after six games Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz also discuss what happens now that Memphis-Navy has been postponed. Can it be rescheduled? What does it mean for the AAC standings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's next after Navy postponement and recapping the USF comeback

On this week's edition of the Memphis football podcast, we break down the Tigers' crushing loss to No. 6 Cincinnati and what it revealed about the team going forward. Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat reporter Evan Barnes and men's basketball beat reporter Jason Munz look at the lows from last week and look ahead to South Florida. Can Memphis regroup or are certain problems just going to be part of the process this season? The trio also look at the AAC standings to see if Memphis still has a path to the championship game on Dec. 19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the Tigers rebound before facing USF?

Memphis. Cincinnati. Nippert Stadium. Saturday morning (11 a.m.) Another candidate for AAC Game of the Year and a rematch of last year's AAC championship game Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto, Memphis football beat writer Evan Barnes and Memphis basketball beat writer Jason Munz are here to break down the matchup and offer predictions while revisiting the Tigers' win over Temple last week. The team also discusses defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre electing to stay at Memphis instead of take the Austin Peay head coaching job. Mark also goes on a rant against Cincinnati not allowing Memphis to have a walkthrough in its stadium on Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Memphis upset No. 7 Cincinnati?

After a lengthy hiatus, the Tigers Football Podcast is back. Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz begin by breaking down Memphis' epic comeback over UCF. They also discuss Damonte Coxie opting out, how the Tigers' season has unfolded since fall camp along with positives and concerns from the first three games. They end the podcast looking ahead to the Tigers hosting Temple on Saturday and how the team needs to avoid a letdown after beating UCF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UCF aftermath, positives and concerns after three games

On this week's podcast, Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz discuss Ryan Silverfield being named head coach and what success should look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Football Podcast: Let the Ryan Silverfield era begin

Columnist Mark Giannotto, football beat writer Evan Barnes and basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss the week that was for Memphis football, which includes an AAC title, Mike Norvell's departure and an ensuing coaching search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Football Podcast: What direction should Memphis go with its coaching search?

Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz dissect the upcoming AAC Championship matchup between Memphis and Cincinnati. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Football Podcast: The Mike Norvell situation and an AAC title game

On this week's podcast, Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz preview Memphis' matchup with Cincinnati, which is set for 2:30 p.m. Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Football Podcast: Setting up the Memphis-Cincinnati Top 25 showdown

Mark Giannotto, Evan Barnes and Jason Munz look back at the Houston game, look ahead to USF and wonder if this is the best offense Mike Norvell has had at Memphis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger Football Podcast: Is this Mike Norvell's best offense since arriving at Memphis?

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

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