ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo justifiably focused on fixing his team’s defense in the wake a season-opening 59-41 loss to Hawaii.

The result of his work will be tested Saturday, when the Midshipmen (0-1) face Memphis (1-0) in an American Athletic Conference ...

Memphis must replace the dynamic passing combination that helped the Tigers produce one of their best seasons ever last year.

The Tigers believe they have enough firepower to contend for the American Athletic Conference title even without departed quarterback Riley Ferguson and receiver ...

Iowa State (7-5) vs. No. 19 Memphis (10-2), Dec 30, 12:30 p.m. Eastern (ABC)

Line: Memphis by 4

Series Record: First meeting.

WHAT’S AT STAKE

Memphis is seeking its first 11-win season in school history. The Tigers went 10-0 in 1938 and 10-3 in 2014. An eighth victory ...

Iowa State (7-5, Big 12) vs. No. 19 Memphis (10-2, No. 20 CFP, American Athletic Conference), Dec. 30, 12:30 p.m. (ABC)

LOCATION: Memphis, Tennessee

TOP PLAYERS

Iowa State: LB Joel Lanning has a team-high 110 tackles, including 10 for loss, plus five sacks. Lanning also ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Wide receiver Anthony Miller walked on at Memphis without a single college scholarship offer out of high school.

Riley Ferguson was a quarterback question mark after an unsuccessful stint at Tennessee, out of college football and working odd jobs before a one-year ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Neither wind, nor rain or even a 57-minute delay for lightning was going to keep the No. 18 Memphis Tigers from hoisting the West Division trophy for the American Athletic Conference.

A balanced offensive attack and explosive scoring, including 21 fourth-quarter ...

TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) — Riley Ferguson passed for 298 yards and four touchdowns as No. 22 Memphis shut down Tulsa’s rushing attack on its way to a 41-14 victory on Friday.

“Very proud of our football team,” Tigers coach Mike Norvell. “We knew that was one of the keys to the game, stopping ...

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Memphis turned up its defense and put away Tulsa for another runaway win.

The Tigers are rolling.

Riley Ferguson passed for 298 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 22 Memphis shut down Tulsa’s rushing attack on its way to a 41-14 on Friday night.

“Very proud ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — During a four-game winning streak that has given No. 24 Memphis the lead in the American Athletic Conference West Division, the Tigers have averaged 49.5 points and 541.5 yards total offense. Still, there’s something missing.

The Tigers are still seeking more from ...

HOUSTON (AP) — Down 17 in the second half on the road, there was no panic in No. 25 Memphis.

The Tigers kept their focus and finished with a victory.

Riley Ferguson threw for 471 yards and had a 21-yard TD pass with 1:28 left, Patrick Taylor rushed for a career-high four touchdowns ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Riley Ferguson didn’t throw one, but he was certainly enjoying seeing a late-game interception Saturday.

The Memphis quarterback was watching helplessly on the sidelines as Navy took over on its 10 with 1:51 to go and an opportunity for a second-straight, last-minute ...

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson found favorite target Anthony Miller early and often on Friday night, setting records in the process.

Ferguson threw for 431 yards and seven touchdowns, four of them to Miller, as Memphis routed UConn 70-31.

Ferguson, who ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — UCLA and Josh Rosen came in with the reputation and the ranking. The Memphis Tigers think it is time they got some respect and notoriety.

Rosen was unable to put together a fourth-quarter comeback like he did in the opener against Texas A&M, and Memphis beat the ...