University of Memphis Athletics
Martin Takes Home TSWA Defensive Player of the Week Honors
Oct 29, 2024 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis senior redshirt-junior linebacker Chandler Martin was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, the association announced.
The captain of the Tiger defense, Martin, totaled 11 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks to grow his season total to 6.0 (No. 19 in FBS).
Martin has been the anchor of a much-improved Memphis defense this season that held Charlotte to just 52 offensive plays – the lowest amount by a Tiger opponent this season.
Martin adds the honor to a trio of AAC Defensive Player of the Week nods this season. The Lithonia, Georgia, native leads The American with 6.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss in 2024. His three fumble recoveries are also good for the second most in FBS while his 12.0 tackles for loss rank sixth in the country.
As a unit, the Tiger defense ranks No. 5 nationally in turnover margin (+11), No. 12 in turnovers gained (16), No. 14 with 42.0 tackles for loss, No. 33 in scoring defense (20.9 avg.) and No. 34 in rushing defense (117.5).
The Tigers' 7-1 start is the best since Memphis did the same in 2019 before finishing 12-2. Memphis has scored 20 or more points in 35-consecutive games – the longest active streak in the nation – dating back to a 33-28 win over Tulane on Nov. 27, 2021.
Memphis hits the road for San Antonio this weekend for an 11 a.m. kick on ESPN2 against UTSA.
Memphis fans can see the Tigers back in action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8 in an American Athletic Conference matchup with Rice. Single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK.
To catch all of the action during the 2024 Memphis Football season, fans can also purchase season tickets at GoTigersGo.com, in person at the Memphis Ticket Office or by calling the office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The captain of the Tiger defense, Martin, totaled 11 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks to grow his season total to 6.0 (No. 19 in FBS).
Martin has been the anchor of a much-improved Memphis defense this season that held Charlotte to just 52 offensive plays – the lowest amount by a Tiger opponent this season.
Martin adds the honor to a trio of AAC Defensive Player of the Week nods this season. The Lithonia, Georgia, native leads The American with 6.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss in 2024. His three fumble recoveries are also good for the second most in FBS while his 12.0 tackles for loss rank sixth in the country.
As a unit, the Tiger defense ranks No. 5 nationally in turnover margin (+11), No. 12 in turnovers gained (16), No. 14 with 42.0 tackles for loss, No. 33 in scoring defense (20.9 avg.) and No. 34 in rushing defense (117.5).
The Tigers' 7-1 start is the best since Memphis did the same in 2019 before finishing 12-2. Memphis has scored 20 or more points in 35-consecutive games – the longest active streak in the nation – dating back to a 33-28 win over Tulane on Nov. 27, 2021.
Memphis hits the road for San Antonio this weekend for an 11 a.m. kick on ESPN2 against UTSA.
Memphis fans can see the Tigers back in action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8 in an American Athletic Conference matchup with Rice. Single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK.
To catch all of the action during the 2024 Memphis Football season, fans can also purchase season tickets at GoTigersGo.com, in person at the Memphis Ticket Office or by calling the office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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