Memphis Tigers
American Athletic
8-5 (4-4 conf)
SP+ #39AP #22
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 7.6 (#39)
- SP+ Offense
- 34.3
- SP+ Defense
- 28.3
- SRS
- 2.5
- FPI
- 3.4
- Elo
- 1540
- Talent
- 669
- Recruiting
- 194 (#60)
Schedule
record 8–5
Schedule
94th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
64th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
125th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsChattanooga | FCS | 45-10 | +35 | W |
| 2 | @Georgia State | -24.5 | 38-16 | +22 | W |
| 3 | @Troy | -4.8 | 28-7 | +21 | W |
| 4 | vsArkansas | +5.1 | 32-31 | +1 | W |
| 5 | @Florida Atlantic | -8.7 | 55-26 | +29 | W |
| 6 | vsTulsa | -10 | 45-7 | +38 | W |
| 8 | @UAB | -15.8 | 24-31 | -7 | L |
| 9 | vsSouth Florida | +11.6 | 34-31 | +3 | W |
| 10 | @Rice | -14.8 | 38-14 | +24 | W |
| 11 | vsTulane | +6.3 | 32-38 | -6 | L |
| 12 | @East Carolina | +8 | 27-31 | -4 | L |
| 14 | vsNavy | +6.2 | 17-28 | -11 | L |
| 1 ·P | NNC State | +4.8 | 7-31 | -24 | L |
Quarterbacks · 5
2025 · 121
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Brendon Lewis | SR | 6'3" | 210 | ★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | AJ Hill | FR | 6'4" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Arrington Maiden | FR | 6'2" | 204 | — |
| QB | — | Ty Collins | FR | 6'3" | 215 | — |
| QB | — | Grant Troutman | FR | 6'4" | 195 | — |
Running Backs · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Sutton Smith | JR | 5'9" | 185 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Greg Desrosiers Jr. | SR | 5'11" | 200 | — |
| RB | 3rd | Frank Peasant | SR | 5'11" | 205 | ★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Makari Bodiford | SO | 5'11" | 222 | ★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Cameron Mathews | FR | 5'8" | 170 | — |
| RB | 6th | Khyair Spain | FR | 5'9" | 206 | — |
| RB | — | Mario Robinson Jr. | SO | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| RB | — | Amir Thomas | FR | 5'4" | 160 | — |
Wide Receivers · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Cortez Braham Jr. | SR | 6'2" | 197 | — |
| WR | 2nd | Jamari Hawkins | JR | 5'9" | 185 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Marcello Bussey | SR | 5'11" | 175 | — |
| WR | 4th | Brady Kluse | SO | 6'2" | 188 | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Jadon Thompson | SR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| WR | 6th | Bryce Dorsey | FR | 5'10" | 172 | ★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Ger-Cari Caldwell | SR | 6'4" | 195 | — |
| WR | — | CJ Smith | JR | 6'2" | 194 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Keonde Henry | FR | 6'1" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Andrew Leslie | FR | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Xavier Johnson | FR | 6'0" | 165 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Rahim Hutchins Jr. | FR | 5'11" | 155 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | TJ Holmes | SO | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| WR | — | Justice Spann | FR | 6'2" | 215 | — |
| WR | — | Nahmier Robinson | SO | 5'9" | 170 | — |
| WR | — | Jamar Jenkins | FR | 5'11" | 160 | — |
Tight Ends · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Christian Ross | SO | 6'4" | 225 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Bryce Anderson | SO | 6'5" | 250 | — |
| TE | 3rd | Matt Adcock | JR | 6'3" | 245 | — |
| TE | — | Luke Logan | FR | 6'5" | 230 | — |
| TE | — | Jonathan Harding | FR | 6'4" | 210 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Jerry Cross | JR | 6'5" | 275 | ★★★★ |
Offensive Line · 20
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Will French | FR | 6'4" | 272 | — |
| OL | — | Taccofah Lewis | FR | 6'3" | 288 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Yakiri Walker | SR | 6'2" | 293 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Chance Holloman | JR | 6'4" | 275 | — |
| OL | — | Trent Pullen | SR | 6'2" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Bryce Vaughn | FR | 6'7" | 265 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jacob Norcross | SO | 6'2" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Austin Gentle | SR | 6'3" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Chris Adams | SR | 6'5" | 277 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Ethan Newman | SO | 6'3" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Sean Dugery | JR | 6'3" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Josiah Clemons | FR | 6'7" | 370 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jonathan Young | JR | 6'5" | 286 | — |
| OL | — | Parker Mitchell | JR | 6'3" | 270 | — |
| OL | — | Malachi Breland | SO | 6'5" | 340 | — |
| OL | — | Kyndall McKenzie | JR | 6'2" | 310 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Sam Browder | FR | 6'6" | 285 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Andrew Cornell-Laird | SO | 6'3" | 305 | — |
| OL | — | Parker Peterson | SO | 6'7" | 280 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Travis Burke | SR | 6'9" | 315 | — |
Defensive Line · 20
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Jalen Bell | SR | 5'11" | 280 | — |
| DL | 2nd | William Whitlow Jr. | SR | 6'2" | 260 | — |
| DL | 3rd | Pooda Walker | SR | 6'1" | 305 | — |
| DL | 4th | Jayden Marable | SO | 6'2" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Taylor Burton | JR | 6'2" | 285 | — |
| DL | 6th | Rayyan Buell | SR | 6'2" | 275 | — |
| DL | 7th | Isaiah Green | SR | 6'2" | 305 | — |
| DL | 8th | Reggie Grimes II | SR | 6'4" | 282 | — |
| DL | 9th | Kamore Harris | FR | 5'11" | 250 | ★★★ |
| DL | 10th | Mond Cole | SR | 6'1" | 325 | — |
| DL | — | Chase Carter | JR | 6'5" | 290 | — |
| DL | — | Marcus Burris Jr. | SR | 6'5" | 270 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Le'Kell McGowan | SO | 6'4" | 250 | — |
| DL | — | Joshua White | JR | 6'4" | 300 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Lamar Fairfax Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 250 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | JaQuentin Madison | FR | 6'2" | 245 | — |
| DL | — | Jalen Charles | FR | 6'3" | 227 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Kavion Benton | FR | 6'2" | 241 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Donovan Nevils | SO | 6'3" | 260 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Jacari Gatling | FR | 6'3" | 265 | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Sam Brumfield | SR | 5'11" | 225 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Everett Roussaw Jr. | JR | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | DeMarco Ward | SO | 6'2" | 215 | — |
| LB | 4th | Crews Law | FR | 6'1" | 220 | — |
| LB | 5th | Jayden Flaker | SR | 6'2" | 222 | — |
| LB | 6th | Donovan Mathena | JR | 5'11" | 230 | — |
| LB | 7th | Cam Burden | SR | 6'2" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Cade Law | JR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| LB | — | Gabriel Cepicky | FR | 6'2" | 218 | — |
| LB | — | Tylon Nash | JR | 6'1" | 220 | — |
| LB | — | Nate Thomason | FR | 6'2" | 207 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Wolf Walker | FR | 6'0" | 215 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Kenyon Rivera | FR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
| LB | — | Ian Rembert | FR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| LB | — | Braunson White | SR | 6'3" | 230 | — |
Defensive Backs · 25
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB | 1st | Kamari Wilson | JR | 6'1" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Drue Watts | SR | 5'11" | 220 | ★★★ |
| DB | 3rd | Chris Bracy | SO | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| DB | 4th | Omarion Cooper | SR | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| DB | 5th | Jaidyn Denis | SR | 6'2" | 191 | ★★★ |
| DB | 6th | Jeremiah Jordan | JR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| DB | 7th | Samson Israel | JR | 5'11" | 166 | — |
| DB | 8th | Chauncey Logan Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| DB | 9th | Ian Williams | FR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★ |
| DB | 10th | Isheem Young | SR | 5'10" | 220 | — |
| DB | 11th | Shannon Blair | JR | 5'11" | 185 | — |
| DB | 12th | Cameron Miller | JR | 6'1" | 206 | ★★★ |
| DB | 13th | Beni Mwamba | SO | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| DB | 14th | Joey Hunter | SR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| DB | 15th | Charlie Harrell | SO | 5'11" | 176 | — |
| DB | — | Kourtlan Marsh | SR | 5'10" | 188 | — |
| DB | — | Jaylen Thompson | SO | 6'2" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Chase Pinkston | SO | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| DB | — | Ethan Wilder | FR | 5'11" | 166 | — |
| DB | — | Jaylen Lewis | FR | 6'0" | 170 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Jordan Bell | FR | 6'1" | 188 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Jamariez Robinson | FR | 5'10" | 167 | — |
| DB | — | Jacory Johnson | FR | 6'0" | 209 | — |
| DB | — | Xavier Thompson | FR | 6'1" | 175 | ★★★ |
| DB | — | Myles Pollard | JR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★ |
Special Teams · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Jonathan Zarut | FR | 5'9" | 198 | — |
| LS | — | Luke Grant | FR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| P | 1st | Lachlan Carrigan | FR | 6'3" | 190 | — |
| P | — | Tanner Gillis | SR | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| PK | 1st | Gianni Spetic | JR | 6'3" | 211 | ★★★ |
| PK | — | Oliver Castaneda | FR | 5'9" | 172 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
34.385
Off PPA
+0.2585
Pass PPA
+0.2141
Rush PPA
+0.2999
Success
45%72
Explosive
1.3176
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.25 | +0.17 |
| Passing | +0.21 | +0.36 |
| Rushing | +0.29 | +0.01 |
| 1st Down | +0.09 | +0.03 |
| 2nd Down | +0.24 | +0.10 |
| 3rd Down | +0.57 | +0.53 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
34.6
PPG Against
22.5
Differential
+12.1
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 8-4
- Home
- 4-2
- Away
- 4-2
- Conference
- 4-4
- Non-Conference
- 4-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 2-3
- Avg Margin
- +12.1
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 4-2 | 34.2 | 24.2 |
| Away | 4-2 | 35.0 | 20.8 |
| Neutral | 0-1 | 7.0 | 31.0 |
| Competition | |||
| Conference | 4-4 | 34.0 | 25.8 |
| Non-conference | 4-1 | 30.0 | 19.0 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 11 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #39 | #22 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 10-2 | 6-2 | #31 | #24 | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #54 | — | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #49 | — | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #74 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7-3 | 5-3 | #44 | — | 1-0 |
| 2019 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #17 | — | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 8-5 | 5-4 | #36 | — | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 10-2 | 7-2 | #41 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #49 | — | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #47 | — | 0-1 |
| 2014 | 9-3 | 7-1 | #55 | — | 1-0 |
Recent Form · last 5
1-4 SU · 1-3 ATS · O3/U1
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 8-5 |
| ATS | 8-467% |
| Over / Under | 6-6 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 6-3 |
| As underdog | 2-1 |
| Home | 4-2 |
| Away | 4-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #65 · 6 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★127 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #60 | 194 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 2024 | #68 | 176 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2023 | #60 | 186 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2022 | #58 | 176 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2021 | #46 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | #67 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | #67 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | #81 | 157 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 | #56 | 178 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 | #61 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #59
Returning prod 12%Departed 88%
Portal in 36net +4Out 32
Talent composite668.6 #59 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.0 / 2.9
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)0 / 13 / 13
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Kamari Wilson | S | 4★ | ← Arizona State |
| ▲ | Brendon Lewis | QB | 3★ | ← Nevada |
| ▲ | Drue Watts | LB | 3★ | ← Nevada |
| ▲ | Sam Brumfield | LB | 3★ | ← Virginia Tech |
| ▼ | Derick Hunter Jr. | DL | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | MarJayvious Moss | CB | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | Xavier Hill | IOL | 3★ | → Colorado |
| ▼ | A.J. Pena | EDGE | 3★ | → Rhode Island |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
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