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Memphis Football Team History


Memphis Tigers
University of Memphis
 Memphis, TN
Founded: 1912
Stadium: Liberty Bowl
Capacity: 62,380
Colors: Reflex Blue & Medium Gray
Coach: Billy J. Murphy
Conference: Missouri Valley-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1912  <-- 1969 <- 1970 -> 1971 --> 2024
1970 Season Highlights
 Billy J. Murphy enters his 13th season as Head Coach at Memphis.
 
1970 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 19  vs. Mississippi  13   47   L       
 Sat., Sep. 26  @ Virginia Tech  21   20   W       
 Sat., Oct. 3  @ Tulsa  12   27   L       
 Sat., Oct. 17  vs. Florida State  16   12   W       
 Sat., Oct. 24  @ North Texas  28   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 31  vs. Southern Mississippi  33   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 7  @ Louisville  27   40   L       
 Sat., Nov. 14  vs. Wichita State  51   6   W       
 Sat., Nov. 21  vs. Utah State  12   15   L       
 Sat., Nov. 28  vs. Cincinnati  14   10   W       
 
1970 Season Totals
  Record6-4
  Points Scored227
  Scoring Average22.7
  Points Allowed184
  Defense Average18.4
  Opponents Record53-44
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record2-2
1970 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1970 Missouri Valley- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Louisville 8-3-1252208Tied  24-24  Lee Corso
Memphis 6-4227184   Billy J. Murphy
Tulsa 6-4187178   Claude Gibson
North Texas 3-8173227   Rod Rust

1970 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1970 All Missouri Valley Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.