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12/15/20 - Calvin Austin III, rSr/2022, Memphis + More +

2020 BURLSWORTH TROPHY SEMIFINALIST: Calvin Austin III, University of Memphis, Wide Receiver, JR - After playing sparingly as a freshman, Calvin appeared in 13 games the following season, finishing with 17 catches, 315 yards, and 3 TD's. He holds the U of M record of 5 consecutive games with more than 100 receiving yards. This year, he has been the Tigers' top offensive playmaker and has been especially effective in key moments with 2 game-winning TD's in close, 1 point victories. Austin III has also emerged as one of the top wide receivers in all of college football, ranking 5th in the nation in TD's and 9th in receiving yards. - Burlsworth Trophy

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WR Calvin Austin III, Memphis
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12/13/20 - Riley Patterson, Sr/2021, Memphis + More +

Memphis senior kicker Riley Patterson has accepted an invitation to the 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl. The Reese's Senior Bowl is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala., and will be televised on the NFL Network. One of the most accomplished kickers in school history, Patterson made a game-winning 47-yard field goal as time expired to give the Tigers a 30-27 win over Houston on Saturday.

He also made kicks of 49 and 34 yards as Memphis finished its regular season with a 15th consecutive home victory. Patterson ranks second in program history in career field goal percentage (77.8) and career points kicking (427) is first in program history, trailing only former Tiger and NFL veteran Jake Elliot. Patterson is third in Memphis history in career field goals made (63). - Memphis Football

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K Riley Patterson, Memphis
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12/12/20 - Brady White, rSr/2021, Memphis + More +

Riley Patterson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired to give Memphis a 30-27 win over Houston following the Cougars' improbable comeback on Saturday. Trailing 27-6 at the end of third, Houston's Clayton Tune threw a pair of touchdown passes around his 19-yard scoring run in the final quarter to tie it at 27 with less than a half-minute left to play. Tune threw a 13-yard score to Marquez Stevenson early in the fourth after a 10-play, 75-yard drive. His touchdown on the ground came five minutes later with 8:01 remaining. The game-tying drive ended when Tune threw an 18-yard scoring pass to Bryson Smith with 28 seconds to go. On the 15-play, 70-yard march, the Cougars had two conversions on fourth down to keep the drive going.

Brady White responded to lead Memphis (7-3, 5-3 American Athletic Conference) on a 5-play, 46-yard drive to set up Patterson. The Tigers were aided by a 15-yard pass interference play on Thabo Mwaniki as he defended Calvin Austin III. White found Austin two plays later on a 22-yard reception in which the receiver bent backwards across his body and appeared to injure his leg. With the win, Memphis finished a second consecutive season undefeated at home for the first time in program history. - Memphis/AP College Football

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QB Brady White, Memphis
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12/11/20 - Julian Barnett, rSr/2025, Memphis + More +

Michigan State football cornerback Julian Barnett entered the NCAA transfer portal Thursday. The former four-star recruit from Belleville played receiver last season before moving back to defense this year. Barnett is the fifth player to signal his intention to leave the program since Nov. 16. Recruited as a cornerback, Barnett began his Michigan State career at receiver. He made 13 catches for 182 yards, appearing in every game during Mark Dantonio's final season as coach. - Detroit Free Press

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CB Julian Barnett, Memphis
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12/10/20 - OBryan Goodson, Sr/2021, Memphis + More +

Memphis has battled normal wear and tear this season but 2020 has seen the Tigers, like most teams, handle unexpected attrition during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tigers suffered another loss Monday with senior defensive tackle O'Bryan Goodson announcing via Twitter he suffered a season-ending injury. Goodson's statement also said he played his final game with the Tigers. He was on the sidelines but didn't play in the Tigers' loss at Tulane last Saturday. His last appearance came at Navy where Memphis won first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Goodson started 44 of 46 games, including 10 as a true freshman in 2017. He finished his Memphis career with 27.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and being named an all-AAC honorable mention in 2019. He also has the option to use an extra year of eligibility as granted by the NCAA if he elects to play elsewhere. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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DT OBryan Goodson, Memphis
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12/08/20 - Brady White, rSr/2021, Memphis + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST: Brady White, QB, Memphis,...Since transferring to Memphis from Arizona State in 2018, White has been consistently active in the community. During the 2020 season, he has participated in Wisdom Wednesdays, speaking to local elementary students to provide motivation and inspiration. He has also participated in Zoom calls coordinated with the Memphis Youth Detention Center to speak with recently release juveniles to help them navigate the transition from the center. During the 2019 season, White completed 35 hours of community service, including visits to LeBonheur Children's and St. Jude Children's hospitals. His work with children in the Memphis community also included helping the Jessie Reed Foundation distribute Joy Jars. - Memphis Football

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QB Brady White, Memphis
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12/07/20 - Quindell Johnson, rSr/2023, Memphis + More +

DEC 7 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL: Quindell Johnson, Memphis, So., DB,...Had six tackles, an interception and a forced fumble in a 35-21 loss at Tulane. Had an interception for the second consecutive game. - American Athletic Conference Football

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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12/07/20 - Calvin Austin III, rSr/2022, Memphis + More +

DEC 7 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL: Calvin Austin III, Memphis, Jr., WR,...Had five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown in a 35-21 loss at Tulane. Registered his third consecutive 100-yard game. - American Athletic Conference Football

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WR Calvin Austin III, Memphis
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12/04/20 - Trevis Hopper, rSo/2024, Memphis + More +

Another Memphis football player has entered the transfer portal. Freshman defensive lineman Trevis Hopper is in the portal, according to Rivals. He had yet to play in a game for the Tigers after redshirting last season. Hopper also has not been on the Tigers' roster since at least the week leading to the Oct. 3 game at SMU. A former three-star recruit from Central High School, Hopper was the Tigers' highest ranked local signing in the 2019 class. Hopper was also the sixth highest-ranked player in the class. He played four seasons at Central and was a Class 6A All-State lineman as a senior. He was named Mr. Football Class 5A Lineman as a sophomore. He's now the 13th Memphis player to transfer, opt out or take a leave of absence this season. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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DT Trevis Hopper, Memphis
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12/04/20 - Riley Patterson, Sr/2021, Memphis + More +

Memphis senior kicker Riley Patterson has received an invitation to the 2021 East-West Shrine Bowl. Though the game itself has been canceled due to challenges presented by COVID-19, Shrine Bowl organizers are still announcing selections for the game to recognize outstanding senior seasons. In place of game, players will participate in virtual training sessions with current NFL coaches and operations staff to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Some players will also participate in various virtual experiences with Shriners Hospitals for Children patients in recognition of the game's nearly century-long commitment to supporting the health care system's life-changing mission. Patterson is one of the most accomplished kickers in school history. His 78% career field goal percentage is first in program history, ranking ahead of former Tigers and NFL veterans Stephen Gostkowski and Jake Elliot. Patterson is second in Memphis history in career points kicking (412) and third in career field goals made (60). - Memphis Football

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K Riley Patterson, Memphis
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12/03/20 - Brady White, rSr/2021, Memphis + More +

Memphis senior quarterback Brady White has received an invitation to the 2021 East-West Shrine Bowl. Though the game itself has been canceled due to challenges presented by COVID-19, Shrine Bowl organizers are still announcing selections for the game to recognize outstanding senior seasons. In lieu of a game, players will participate in virtual training sessions with current NFL coaches and operations staff to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Some players will also participate in various virtual experiences with Shriners Hospitals for Children patients in recognition of the game's nearly century-long commitment to supporting the health care system's life-changing mission. White is Memphis' all-time leader in career passing touchdowns with 83 and needs just 304 passing yards to set that school career record. His 26 wins as a starting quarterback at Memphis are also a program record. - Memphis Football

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QB Brady White, Memphis
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12/01/20 - Connor Adair, rSr/2022, Memphis + More +

Memphis' quarterback depth just got thinner with junior Connor Adair, who is Brady White's backup, no longer listed on the team's roster. Coach Ryan Silverfield on Monday stuck to his policy of not commenting on players leaving the team unless they announce it first. But he also mentioned that any player not on the roster is currently not with the team. Adair has been the second-string quarterback the past two seasons and appeared in nine games since the start of the 2018 season.

The Alabama native saw his most action in 2019, appearing in five games and rushing for a 22-yard touchdown against South Florida. Adair, who has two years of eligibility left, threw just one career touchdown pass, which came against UConn in 2018. He attempted 21 passes over three seasons. Adair is the third quarterback - and 13th Tigers player overall - to opt out, transfer or take a leave of absence since August. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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QB Connor Adair, Memphis
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11/30/20 - Riley Patterson, Sr/2021, Memphis + More +

NOV 30 AMERICAN ATHLETIC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Riley Patterson, Memphis, Sr., K, Edwardsville, Ill.,...Patterson only scored four points, but accounted for the winning margin with a 26-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to give the Tigers a 10-7 victory at Navy. Patterson's field goal broke a 7-7 tie and allowed Memphis to get its first win in Annapolis in three tries. It was Patterson's 11th field goal of the season as he improved to 11-of-12 on kicks from inside 50 yards. - American Athletic Conference Football

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K Riley Patterson, Memphis
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11/30/20 - Quindell Johnson, rSr/2023, Memphis + More +

NOV 30 AMERICAN ATHLETIC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Quindell Johnson, Memphis, So., S, New Orleans, La.,...Johnson had a game-high 12 tackles, including nine solo stops, to go with a key interception on the Memphis 17-yard line as the Tigers took a 10-7 win at Navy to remain in contention for a spot in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game. Johnson led a Memphis defense that limited Navy to 321 yards of total offense and held the Midshipmen to 2-of-13 efficiency on third down, allowing Memphis to win with 10 points for the first time since 1995. - American Athletic Conference Football

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FS Quindell Johnson, Memphis
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11/24/20 - Brady White, rSr/2021, Memphis + More +

There's a new passing touchdown king at Memphis and it's Brady White. White's 48-yard pass to Tahj Washington in the first quarter against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday gave him 82 for his career, passing Danny Wimprine for the all-time lead in Memphis history. It also came on Senior Day as White was one of 17 seniors honored pregame. White's first touchdown came in his first game in 2018 on a 45-yard pass to Damonte Coxie against Mercer. It's another record in his Tigers career as White's 24 wins are the most by a Memphis starting quarterback. He's also approaching Wimprine's school record of 10,215 passing yards as White entered Saturday with 9.438 passing yards.

"When I first stepped on campus, I didn't think about crap for records. I thought about just bringing in wins to this program and helping this program elevate," White said this week. "My first year, I think I said after the bowl game it was a great learning experience and a really good environment to be thrown into. "At the end of the day, I hope to be all-time guy in every area. That'd be great but that's not my focus and that's not my goal...I want to win as much as possible, however that comes, is what matters." - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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