The Tigers look like the G5's best contender for the the expanded CFP field.
Entrance into the month of July means that the 2024 college football season is nearly here. This season of course marks the first time that a representative from the Group of Five is guaranteed a spot in the College Football Playoff.EA Sports College Football 25: Memphis Tigers Rank #19 In Game's Top Offenses
Sporting News' Bill Bender did not give an in-depth evaluation of Memphis, but noted "Memphis is the best bet to get the fifth automatic bid out of the American Athletic Conference."1. Georgia, 2. Ohio State, 3. Utah, 4. Florida State, 5. Texas, 6. Notre Dame, 7. Oregon, 8. Alabama, 9. Clemson, 10. Ole Miss, 11. Michigan, 12. Memphis
In this scenario, Memphis would travel to Austin to face the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the playoffs. First-round games would be hosted in on-campus venues beginning this season.Head coach Ryan Silverfield leads the Tigers in 2024, which will be his fifth at the helm. He has amassed a 31-18 record in that time with the Tigers.
Memphis will have their first chance to start the 2024 season with a win on August 31 against North Alabama.Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.
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