Memphis Tigers Head Coach Ryan Silverfield will be sidelined from coaching duties until March of next year due to severe health problems. The university confirmed the news today, leaving fans and the college football community in shock.
According to a statement from Memphis Athletics, Silverfield is facing a “serious but treatable medical condition” that requires him to step away from the team to focus on recovery. The program expressed its full support for Silverfield and his family during this difficult time.
Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Mike MacIntyre will assume interim head coaching duties, ensuring the Tigers remain on track for the remainder of the season and offseason preparations. Despite the setback, the team is committed to continuing the progress Silverfield has made since taking the helm in 2020.
Silverfield has been instrumental in revitalizing the Tigers’ program, leading them to several successful seasons and strengthening the team’s identity. His absence will be felt both on and off the field, but the Memphis community is rallying behind him, wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
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