The Owls run a modified option offense, which will instantly create fear for Tigers fans who watched what Navy did to Memphis last season. Rice's offense looks different and hasn't been nearly as explosive as Navy's, but it's still tough to prepare for on a short week.

The Memphis Tigers have four games remaining in their quest toward a potential American Conference title, starting with a road game against Rice.

This Halloween, make sure to stop by Historic Rice Stadium if you want a great treat. The No. 25 Memphis Tigers (7-1, 3-1 American) stroll into town, reclaiming a spot back in the College Football Playoff race after an inspiring comeback to knock off South Florida.

Wide receiver Cortez Braham has been absolutely essential for Memphis football this season. Here's what he has had to do to get here.

Saturday was a chance for the Memphis Tigers to prove they were a better team than what appeared in Birmingham, Alabama, a week ago, and they answered the call.  The Tigers suffered a disappointing loss at UAB a week before taking on No.

A holding penalty pushed USF back in the final drive, dooming Nico Gramatica's 51-yard game-tying field goal attempt, which sailed wide left. Memphis' turnover-free resilience preserved their College Football Playoffs dreams in a crowded AAC race.

Memphis 50, USF 47. A shootout feels like a guarantee. Even in a high-scoring game, though, Memphis will have a shot because of its ability to force turnovers. In a backs-against-the-wall type of game, the Tigers get the ball last and get a bounce-back win.

The undefeated Memphis Tigers football team faces a much tougher schedule in the second half of the season. The Tigers' next six opponents are 21-10 combined. Key matchups include a road game against East Carolina and home games against South Florida and Navy.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis football team is back in both polls this week, coming in at No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches and Associated Press polls.

The first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released next week, and Memphis is offering a convincing case for inclusion, especially if it can become the American Conference champion.