MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It's on now!
Of course, the "official" start to the 2016 University of Memphis football campaign began just over a month ago. And, yes, the first four games count on the record.
However, Thursday night at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the "real" season – American Athletic Conference play – kicks off. In conference battles, players play with more passion, and coaches coach with more fire. Indeed, the intensity meter ramps up.
Before an ESPN national television audience, the Tigers begin their quest for the 2016 American Athletic Conference championship with their league opener versus Temple.