Herring Named TSWA Defensive Player of the Week
Sep 10, 2024 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis junior linebacker Elijah Herring was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Defensive Player of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday.
In just his second game as a Tiger, Herring had a career day. The junior was in on eight tackles, with two tackles-for-loss, a sack and a forced fumble which he recovered to help Memphis to a dominant 38-17 win over back-to-back Sun Belt champion Troy. With the victory, the No. 25 Tigers improved to 2-0 for the 11th-consecutive season. This marks the second Defensive Player of the Week honor for Herring, as he also received The American's version of the award on Monday.
On the season, Herring is second on the squad with a dozen tackles, leads the team with a pair of sacks and shares the team lead with Chandler Martin with three tackles for loss.
The Tigers go on the road to Tallahassee, Florida, for their first road game of the season against preseason No. 10 Florida State (0-2) on September 14 with kick scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.
Memphis football fans can see the Tigers back in action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28 vs. Middle Tennessee. Single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK.
The Pick Three Mini Plan is an additional option available that gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Tiger home football games during the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $69.
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.
In just his second game as a Tiger, Herring had a career day. The junior was in on eight tackles, with two tackles-for-loss, a sack and a forced fumble which he recovered to help Memphis to a dominant 38-17 win over back-to-back Sun Belt champion Troy. With the victory, the No. 25 Tigers improved to 2-0 for the 11th-consecutive season. This marks the second Defensive Player of the Week honor for Herring, as he also received The American's version of the award on Monday.
On the season, Herring is second on the squad with a dozen tackles, leads the team with a pair of sacks and shares the team lead with Chandler Martin with three tackles for loss.
The Tigers go on the road to Tallahassee, Florida, for their first road game of the season against preseason No. 10 Florida State (0-2) on September 14 with kick scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ESPN.
Memphis football fans can see the Tigers back in action at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28 vs. Middle Tennessee. Single-game tickets for the 2024 season can be found at THIS LINK.
The Pick Three Mini Plan is an additional option available that gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Tiger home football games during the 2024 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $69.
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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