Logo of a college football team, used from 1965 until 1972, the Memphis Tigers. The school’s gridiron program first played in 1912 and they are currently members of the American Athletic Conference. They have racked up 8 conference titles as members of various leagues over the years. Former Tigers who have gone on to play pro football include Harry Schuh, Steven Gostkowski, Paxton Lynch, DeAngelo Williams, Tony Pollard, Antonio Gibson, Dick Hudson, Dontari Poe, Derrick Burroughs, Ken Irvin and Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce.