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FILE - The Hawaii team takes the field before an NCAA college football game against Nevada in Reno, Nev., Oct. 16, 2021. The Hawaii Bowl was canceled Thursday, Dec. 23, on the eve of the game after Hawaii withdrew because of COVID-19, season-ending injuries and transfers. “We are disappointed our season has to end this way,” Hawaii coach Todd Graham said in a statement. “As competitive as we are and as much as we want to play the game, we cannot put the health and safety of our student-athletes at risk.” (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
Hawaii Bowl canceled on eve of game after Hawaii pulls out

Dec. 23, 2021 10:25 PM EST

Henigan, Memphis to face Turner, Hawaii in Hawaii Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 09:00 AM EST
Hawaii Bowl: Memphis (6-6) vs. Hawaii (6-7), Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. Eastern (ESPN). Line: Memphis by 8, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass as Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tune has TDs passing, rushing, No. 17 Houston beats Memphis

Nov. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EST

Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) pressures East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis

By Jeremy Rakes Nov. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EST

Houston running back Alton McCaskill (22) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 17 Houston looks to extend streak to 10 against Memphis

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 02:08 PM EST

Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield hugs running back Rodrigues Clark (2) after Memphis upset SMU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Memphis holds off late rally from No. 23 SMU for 28-25 win

By Clay Bailey Nov. 06, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III, top, breaks the hold of SMU linebacker Shaine Hailey in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SMU at Memphis 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish, left, scrambles for yardage in front of Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
No. 23 SMU visits Memphis eager to bounce back off 1st loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish (1) is sacked by Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
No. 23 SMU visits Memphis, aims to bounce back from 1st loss

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 04, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs into the end zone with a touchdown reception, as Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Memphis at UCF 10/22/2021

Oct. 22, 2021 10:37 PM EDT

Memphis defensive back Julian Barnett, left, and wide receiver Koby Drake celebrate after an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Memphis uses rally, unusual punt return to defeat Miss. St.

By Clay Bailey Sep. 18, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers comes off the field after warming up before an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi State at Memphis 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State represents Memphis' biggest test of season

By Clay Bailey Sep. 16, 2021 11:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. The defending American Athletic Conference champions are the overwhelming favorite to repeat. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Present-day AAC focus for No. 8 Cincinnati over future talk

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

Memphis wide receiver Tahj Washington (18) makes a reception against Florida Atlantic cornerback Diashun Moss during the Montgomery Bowl NCAA college football game in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Memphis at Florida Atlantic 12/23/2020

Dec. 23, 2020 10:29 PM EST

Memphis wide receiver Tahj Washington (18) makes a reception against Florida Atlantic cornerback Diashun Moss during the Montgomery Bowl NCAA college football game in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
White, Memphis top Florida Atlantic 25-10 in Montgomery Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 23, 2020 10:27 PM EST

Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggart speaks to a player during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Hattiesburg, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Memphis, Florida Atlantic set to meet in Montgomery Bowl

Dec. 22, 2020 09:50 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks to throw against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Gary Landers)
Ridder drives No. 7 Bearcats to 49-10 rout of Memphis

Oct. 31, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) catches a touchdown pass in front of Memphis defensive back John Broussard Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Photo by Gary Landers)
Memphis at Cincinnati 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 01:51 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell congratulates quarterback Desmond Ridder after Ridder rushed for his third touchdown of the game during the second half of an NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 03:49 PM EDT