Tiger Football Podcast

Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and host Jason Munz discuss Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield's recent comments regarding the Tulane Green Wave on this week's episode.  In addition, Dylan and Munz preview the Frisco Bowl and examine the Tigers' transfer portal options at quarterback. 

The Memphis football team, fresh off a sizeable upset of Tulane on the road, recently found out it is destined for the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl.  On this week's episode, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz discuss and contextualize the win over the Green Wave, touch on National Signing Day and welcome special guest Wendell Shepherd Jr., to preview the Memphis-area teams vying for state championships in Chattanooga this weekend. 

The Memphis football team fell short of expectations this season.  With two games left on the schedule (Tulane and a bowl game), Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz weigh in on the lens through which the rest of the season should be viewed. 

The Memphis football team improved to 8-2 with a win over Rice last week.  Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz look back on that, update the scary situation that involved Karmelo Overton and revisit former Tigers coach Tommy West's renowned rant - examining why it continues to age well 15 years later. 

On this week's episode, Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz examine how Memphis lost to UTSA, forecast the remainder of the season and ask how 2024 will be remembered.  

Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz look back on Charlotte, discuss whether a win is always a win, and preview Saturday's UTSA game. 

The Memphis offense was firing on all cylinders in its win over North Texas last week.  Is it safe to expect that from the Tigers the rest of the season?  Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz weigh in and also discuss the College Football Playoff implications surrounding Friday's UNLV-Boise State game. 

Memphis football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger Football Podcast host Jason Munz take the Tigers' temperature at the halfway point of the season and break down the Tigers' upcoming home game against North Texas. 

Memphis football's road game against South Florida has already been impacted by Hurricane Milton.  Jonah Dylan and Jason Munz discuss the latest developments on this week's episode of the Tiger Football Podcast. 

The Memphis football team is 4-1. Outside of the loss at Navy, the defense has played well, but fans' confidence in the offense seems to be waning.  Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss if it's fair to wonder whether the offense hasn't lived up to expectations. They also react to AD Ed Scott's comments regarding the Pac-12, break down the implications of next week's matchup at South Florida and talk about the WWE's upcoming premium live event, "Bad Blood." 

The Memphis football team is 3-0 after beating Florida State last week. What does that mean in terms of the Tigers' College Football Playoff outlook? Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz examine that on this week's Tiger Football Podcast.  Dylan and Munz also dive into the Pac-12 expansion discussion, touch on linebacker Elijah Herring's status and preview Memphis' upcoming road game at Navy. 

Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz and Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan discuss Memphis' win over North Alabama, the potential implications of Sutton Smith's knee injury and the team's upcoming game against Troy. 

Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz preview Memphis' season opener vs. North Alabama and predict whether the team will live up to its considerable hype. 

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 dow

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 senior

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 rec

Welcome back to another week of the Memphis football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes react to the Tigers finally ending their four-game losing streak by beating Tulsa. With a bowl game in sight if Memphis beats North Alabama Saturday (1 p.m., ESPN+), the guys analyze what it means for Memphis to be in position for a ninth consecutive bowl game. They also discuss Mark's interview with AAC commissioner Mike Aresco last week and why it's imperative the Tigers take stock of these final games to address several issues this offseason. Saturday is also Senior Day and Evan spoke to several seniors on how they feel about the program as they prepare to leave. There's disappointment on where things have fallen since 2019 but hope that things can change with the next two games and a potential bowl game. The guys wrap up the show discussing their thoughts on Memphis' bowl projections and even make some guesses of their own.

Welcome to another week of the Memphis Football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes return as they not only recap the Tigers' fourth straight loss, they look ahead to hosting Tulsa on Thursday night (6:30 p.m., ESPN) The Tigers' (4-5, 2-4 AAC) mistakes - three empty red zones inside the Central Florida 10-yard line, two interceptions by Seth Henigan, going for it on 4th-and-16 in the third quarter - proved costly in a tight game. The guys break those down and why Memphis' longest losing streak since 2013 means more pressure on coach Ryan Silverfield's job security. With the Tigers needing to win two of three games to be bowl eligible, few people are happy with another struggling season. Mark dives in to give a deep autopsy of the program and the dilemma the Memphis administrators are facing on how to evaluate both Silverfield and this season. Mark and Evan also break down what to expect from a struggling Tulsa (3-6, 1-4) team as well as shout out Glenn Rogers Sr., the progra

Welcome back to another week of the Memphis football podcast! Columnist Mark Giannotto and beat writer Evan Barnes are well rested just like the Tigers after an open week and they break down Saturday's matchup hosting No. 25 Central Florida (2:30 p.m., ESPN2) The guys break down UCF's strengths and why Memphis (4-4, 2-3 AAC) can score an upset based on recent history hosting ranked opponents. They also tackle how important this game is for the rest of the season with the Tigers chasing bowl eligibility, the program struggling to maintain interest, and the louder speculation surrounding coach Ryan Silverfield's future. This week's special guest is Jason Beede, who covers UCF (6-2, 3-1) for the Orlando Sentinel. Jason updates on UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, who was injured in the Knights' win over Cincinnati, and what Memphis should expect if the Knights play backup quarterback Mikey Keene. He also discusses how the Knights' run game/defense have carried them to a strong second season under coach Gus Malz

Welcome to another week of Memphis Football Podcast! It's the open week edition but columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes are still working hard to dissect the Tigers after a third consecutive loss. The guys discuss if fans should be more disheartened by Memphis trailing 35-0 at halftime at Tulane or proud of their second half fight. They also take the temperature surrounding coach Ryan Silverfield as more fans are disgruntled and more national writers suggest his job could be in danger. With four games remaining, the next month isn't just important for the Tigers' season but for the administration to decide what to do regarding Silverfield even if Memphis reaches a bowl game. Mark and Evan wrap things up by praising one part of the Tigers' offense and defense and noting one thing that's been disappointing with each group. The Tigers will be back next Saturday hosting UCF (2:30/3:00 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU).