1987 Memphis State Tigers football team

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1987 Memphis State Tigers football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–5–1
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBuddy Geis (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Pete Kuharchek (1st season)
Home stadium Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Seasons
←  1986
1988  →
1987 NCAA Division I-A independents football records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 1 Miami (FL)  – – 12 –0 –0
No. 4 Syracuse  – – 11 –0 –1
No. 2 Florida State  – – 11 –1 –0
No. 15 South Carolina  – – 8 –4 –0
Pittsburgh  – – 8 –4 –0
Penn State  – – 8 –4 –0
No. 17 Notre Dame  – – 8 –4 –0
Southern Miss  – – 6 –5 –0
Rutgers  – – 6 –5 –0
Southwestern Louisiana  – – 6 –5 –0
Memphis State  – – 5 –5 –1
Northern Illinois  – – 5 –5 –1
West Virginia  – – 6 –6 –0
Tulane  – – 6 –6 –0
Army  – – 5 –6 –0
Boston College  – – 5 –6 –0
East Carolina  – – 5 –6 –0
Akron  – – 4 –7 –0
Cincinnati  – – 4 –7 –0
Louisville  – – 3 –7 –1
Temple  – – 3 –8 –0
Tulsa  – – 3 –8 –0
Virginia Tech  – – 2 –9 –0
Navy  – – 2 –9 –0
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1987 Memphis State Tigers football team represented Memphis State University (now known as the University of Memphis) as an independent in the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was led by fifth-year head coach Charlie Bailey and played their home games at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 5 Ole Miss
W 16–1064,186 [1]
September 12at Vanderbilt
L 17–2740,694 [2]
September 19at No. 7 Florida State
L 24–4150,191 [3]
October 3at Mississippi State
L 6–937,264 [4]
October 10No. 15 Alabama
  • Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
  • Memphis, TN
W 13-1040,622 [5]
October 17 Tulane Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
  • Memphis, TN
W 45–3632,751 [6]
October 24 Southern Miss
L 14–1727,448 [7]
October 31 Arkansas State
T 21–2121,421 [8]
November 7at Southwestern Louisiana
L 7–3120,052 [9]
November 14 Louisville
  • Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
  • Memphis, TN (rivalry)
W 43-820,418 [10]
November 21at Tulsa
W 14–018,612 [11]
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game

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References

  1. ↑ "Memphis State scores shocker over Ole Miss, 16–10". The Tennessean. September 6, 1987. Retrieved November 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Vandy upends Tigers". The Jackson Sun. September 13, 1987. Retrieved November 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Carter's three TDs lead Seminoles over Tigers 41–24". The Palm Beach Post. September 20, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Defense stands solid, Bulldogs boot Tigers". The Clarion-Ledger. October 4, 1987. Retrieved November 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Tigers 13, Bama 10 - Memphis St. stund Tide". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 11, 1987. Retrieved March 27, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Memphis State turns back Tulane". The Jackson Sun. October 18, 1987. Retrieved February 7, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Memphis State falls to Southern Miss". The Jackson Sun. October 25, 1987. Retrieved March 27, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Memphis State, Arkansas State battles to tie". The Daily Advertiser. November 1, 1987. Retrieved October 8, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ "Mitchell helps Cajuns blast Memphis State". Southwest Daily News. November 8, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Memphis State wins 43–8 as U of L ends season 3–7–1". Lexington Herald-Leader. November 15, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "Memphis State pitches 14–0 shutout at Tulsa". The Daily Oklahoman. November 22, 1987. Retrieved May 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "2020 Football Media Guide (PDF)" (PDF). University of Memphis Athletics.
  13. ↑ "1987 Memphis Tigers Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
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