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Tigers Football Podcast: ECU loss reveals deeper issues as Memphis heads to Houston

Memphis (5-5) is once again back at .500 and so this week's Tigers Football Podcast asks if the Tigers can still reach bowl eligibility? They also ask if the Tigers' inconsistent season is part of a bigger problem over the past two years.

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Columnist Mark Giannotto and football beat writer Evan Barnes also go back to Memphis' failed two-point conversion in its loss to East Carolina. They could understand the decision but saw other things that highlight lingering issues, starting with an offense that's struggling to score.

They also look ahead to Friday's game against No. 17 Houston. Can the Tigers pull off another upset or are they running into the best team they'll face all season?

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis football podcast: Tigers' loss to ECU reveals deeper issues