The decision regarding a starting quarterback for Memphis is still looming, but things are looking good for Riley Ferguson.
The day that Paxton Lynch declared to forgo his senior season and join the NFL draft was a day Memphis Tigers fans feared for three seasons. Lynch compiled 8,865 career passing yards and 59 touchdown passes, which rank second of all-time in Memphis football history. He helped the Tigers win their first conference title since 1971 in his 2014 sophomore season and led them to back-to back bowl games for the first time in a decade. Lynch finished his final season strong with 3,670 passing yards and 28 touchdown passes.