when did memphis state become university of memphis
Memphis Tigers football Memphis State University changed its name to the University of Memphis in 1994.[3][9] That year, the Tigers finished 6–5 for the third consecutive year.[333] On September 3, Stobart's squad lost to Mississippi State by a margin of 17–6.[334] Memphis won its first game of the season the following week with a 42–18 thrashing of Tulsa.[335] After a 20–3 loss to Southern Miss,[336] Memphis won their next four games; topping Arkansas in a 16–15 nail biter,[337] Tulane in a 13–0 shutout,[285] Arkansas State by a margin of 15–6[338] and Cincinnati in a 26–3 blowout.[339] On October 29, Memphis lost to Louisville by a score of 10–6.[340] That was followed by a 17–16 win over Ole Miss.[341] In the season's final two games, the Tigers lost to Tennessee by a margin of 24–13[342] and East Carolina by a count of 30–6.[343] On January 13, 1995, Stobart was fired as head coach of the Tigers.[344] His Tigers compiled a 29–36–1 record in his five seasons.[345]