University of Memphis Athletics
Five Tigers Named HERO Sports Preseason Group of Six All-Americans
Aug 14, 2026 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis football program was represented well with five honorees on HERO Sports' three Preseason Group of Six All-American teams, the organization announced Friday.
Of Memphis' honorees, defensive lineman J'Mond Tapp and safety Ian Foster continue to garner preseason recognition as first-team selections, with tight end Hunter Tipton, linebacker Mike Montgomery and safety Ahmere Foster all being named to the third team.
The selections also show Memphis' experience and leadership, with all four of the Tigers' Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000 watch list honorees (Tapp, I. Foster, Montgomery, Tipton) all being receiving recognition.
Tapp picks up his fifth preseason first team selection while Ian Foster also earns his fifth first-team nod and sixth collective honor. The pair were key pieces to a dominant Southern Miss team that led the country in interceptions under head coach Charles Huff in 2025. Tapp's 7.5 sacks were within the top 50 at the FBS level and Foster has shown versatility as both a safety and a returner in his previous stops at Marshall and Southern Miss.
Tipton picks up his second preseason honor ahead of his first season in Memphis after spending 2025 at Middle Tennessee. Montgomery follows Huff from Southern Miss to continue to anchor the Tiger defense after he finished in the top 30 in the country in tackles per game (8.8). Ahmere Foster rounds out the Memphis secondary with his third honor going into the season in a defensive unit with extensive playing experience.
Head coach Charles Huff's first season in Memphis is set to be an exciting one with eight of Memphis' 11 FBS opponents earning bowl berths in 2025.
The Tigers will have a six-game home slate at the new-look Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, hosting Arkansas State (Sept. 5) and UT Martin (Sept. 19) in the nonconference slate before American Conference contests against UAB (Oct. 10) in the "Battle for the Bones", East Carolina (Oct. 22), Army (Oct. 31) and Temple (Nov. 27 or 28).
Memphis also has a stout road slate against the two top Mountain West programs in UNLV (Aug. 29) and Boise State (Sept. 12), along with conference matchups at Charlotte (Oct. 3), Tulane (Oct. 16), South Florida (Nov. 12) and Navy (Nov. 21), with the Green Wave, Bulls and Midshipmen all finishing in the top five in the American in 2025.
Season tickets for the 2026 Memphis Football season can be purchased HERE.
For the 2026 season, Memphis will implement tiered pricing for single-game tickets:
Tier 1: Army – starting at $25
Tier 2: UAB, Arkansas State, East Carolina – starting at $20
Tier 3: UT Martin, Temple – starting at $15
Fans are encouraged to purchase early and save. Ticket prices will increase by $5 during game week and again by an additional $5 on gameday at the Box Office. This change helps support enhanced planning for security, concessions and staffing.
Single-game tickets purchased in the West Side Chairbacks will include access to Landers Plaza.
For fans seeking flexibility, the Memphis Football Mini Plan gives the option to choose any three games that best fit your schedule, starting at just $60.
Similar to last year, Memphis Athletics will be asking fans to cover the Shelby County sales tax rate of 9.75 percent on all tickets and parking.
Single-game tickets can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. For group tickets and experiences, please contact the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
For premium seating experiences, please contact the Memphis Athletic Fund at MAFpremium@memphis.edu.
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.
Of Memphis' honorees, defensive lineman J'Mond Tapp and safety Ian Foster continue to garner preseason recognition as first-team selections, with tight end Hunter Tipton, linebacker Mike Montgomery and safety Ahmere Foster all being named to the third team.
The selections also show Memphis' experience and leadership, with all four of the Tigers' Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000 watch list honorees (Tapp, I. Foster, Montgomery, Tipton) all being receiving recognition.
Tapp picks up his fifth preseason first team selection while Ian Foster also earns his fifth first-team nod and sixth collective honor. The pair were key pieces to a dominant Southern Miss team that led the country in interceptions under head coach Charles Huff in 2025. Tapp's 7.5 sacks were within the top 50 at the FBS level and Foster has shown versatility as both a safety and a returner in his previous stops at Marshall and Southern Miss.
Tipton picks up his second preseason honor ahead of his first season in Memphis after spending 2025 at Middle Tennessee. Montgomery follows Huff from Southern Miss to continue to anchor the Tiger defense after he finished in the top 30 in the country in tackles per game (8.8). Ahmere Foster rounds out the Memphis secondary with his third honor going into the season in a defensive unit with extensive playing experience.
Head coach Charles Huff's first season in Memphis is set to be an exciting one with eight of Memphis' 11 FBS opponents earning bowl berths in 2025.
The Tigers will have a six-game home slate at the new-look Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, hosting Arkansas State (Sept. 5) and UT Martin (Sept. 19) in the nonconference slate before American Conference contests against UAB (Oct. 10) in the "Battle for the Bones", East Carolina (Oct. 22), Army (Oct. 31) and Temple (Nov. 27 or 28).
Memphis also has a stout road slate against the two top Mountain West programs in UNLV (Aug. 29) and Boise State (Sept. 12), along with conference matchups at Charlotte (Oct. 3), Tulane (Oct. 16), South Florida (Nov. 12) and Navy (Nov. 21), with the Green Wave, Bulls and Midshipmen all finishing in the top five in the American in 2025.
Season tickets for the 2026 Memphis Football season can be purchased HERE.
For the 2026 season, Memphis will implement tiered pricing for single-game tickets:
Tier 1: Army – starting at $25
Tier 2: UAB, Arkansas State, East Carolina – starting at $20
Tier 3: UT Martin, Temple – starting at $15
Fans are encouraged to purchase early and save. Ticket prices will increase by $5 during game week and again by an additional $5 on gameday at the Box Office. This change helps support enhanced planning for security, concessions and staffing.
Single-game tickets purchased in the West Side Chairbacks will include access to Landers Plaza.
For fans seeking flexibility, the Memphis Football Mini Plan gives the option to choose any three games that best fit your schedule, starting at just $60.
Similar to last year, Memphis Athletics will be asking fans to cover the Shelby County sales tax rate of 9.75 percent on all tickets and parking.
Single-game tickets can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. For group tickets and experiences, please contact the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
For premium seating experiences, please contact the Memphis Athletic Fund at MAFpremium@memphis.edu.
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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