Hunter Tipton News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Tigers

Two scores against Charlotte Tipton logged three receptions (on four targets) for 60 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 59-8 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Tipton recorded a touchdown in his third consecutive game, leading the team with five receiving scores on the season. He turned all three of his receptions into immediate paydirt. The tight end is already on pace to surpass his total production from last year with Middle Tennessee State, which is especially impressive considering he appeared in all 12 games for them a season ago.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte

Marcus Stokes threw for a career-high five touchdowns and Memphis routed Charlotte 59-8 in an American Conference opener

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Finds end zone in victory Tipton (lower body) caught all two targets for 16 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-21 victory over Tennessee-Martin.

Impact Tipton's status for Saturday was in question due to a lower-body injury suffered against Boise State last week. The tight end suited up and hauled in his third touchdown of the season, emerging as Marcus Stokes' most reliable pass catcher and a red zone favorite. He will look to keep his momentum rolling next Saturday against conference foe UNC Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Stokes' 4 TDs, Jordan Thompson's score power Memphis over UT Martin 45-21

Marcus Stokes threw for 258 yards and four touchdowns, and Jordan Thompson rushed for 110 yards and a score as Memphis beat Tennessee-Martin 45-21 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Suffers lower-body injury Tipton suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 38-20 loss to Boise State, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Tipton limped off the field after suffering the injury, but it's unknown how long he'll be sidelined. The 6-foot-5 tight end's next chance to see the field will be this Saturday's home clash versus UT-Martin.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Madsen, Riley lead Boise State to 38-20 win over Memphis in key Group of Six matchup

Maddux Madsen threw for one touchdown and ran for another; Dylan Riley ran for 206 yards, and Boise State defeated Memphis 38-20 in a crucial early-season Group of Six showdown

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in Week 0 Tipton caught three of five targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-21 win versus UNLV.

Impact Tipton was one of the best tight ends in Conference USA last season at Middle Tennessee State and showcased that same reliability in his Memphis debut. He led the team with five targets and caught three passes, serving as part of a three-way tie for the most among pass catchers. The 6-foot-5 tight end also scored the Tigers' first touchdown of the new season on a 16-yard reception, attempting a hurdle over a defender that ended with him getting knocked across the goal line.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis' Marcus Stokes ties score with 16-yard TD pass to Hunter Tipton vs UNLV

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Commits to Memphis Tipton has committed to Memphis, according to 247Sports.com.

Impact Tipton spent the 2025 season with Middle Tennessee State, where he tallied 39 catches for 411 yards and two scores across 12 games. Tipton has one more year of eligibility in his college career.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Tipton plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Tipton will enter the portal following a single season with Middle Tennessee State. The 6-foot-4 tight end finished the season with 39 receptions for 411 yards and a pair of touchdowns across 12 games for the Blue Raiders. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 68 yards Tipton caught four passes for 68 yards Saturday versus WKU.

Impact Since Tipton is a tight end, it is worth noting that in four of his last five games he's had at least four catches for at least 54 yards.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 56 yards Tipton caught five passes for 56 yards against JSU on Wednesday.

Impact That makes three games in a row with at least five catches for over 50 yards for Tipton. Given that he is a tight end, that is worth noting.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in TD Tipton caught five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown against Delaware on Wednesday.

Impact Tipton's last few games have been interesting, bearing in mind he is a tight end. He has 15 catches for 155 yards over his last three contests.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches seven passes Tipton had seven catches for 54 yards against Missouri State on Wednesday.

Impact Tipton was questionable prior to this game, but he looked no worse for the wear. The tight end led MTSU with seven catches, even though he came into this game with 10 receptions total.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday night Tipton (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of the tilt with Missouri State.

Impact Tipton has 10 grabs for 105 yards and a touchdown this year, and is a consistent if small factor in the Blue Raiders' passing game week in and week out. If he can't go Wednesday night, look for Tayvion Galloway to get the start.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 45 receiving yards Tipton (undisclosed) caught three passes for 45 yards in Saturday's loss versus Kennesaw State.

Impact Tipton racked up a season-high receiving yards despite having been listed as questionable heading into Saturday's loss. He has now caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown across the first five games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Kennesaw State Tipton (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday matchup versus Kennesaw State.

Impact Tipton has caught seven passes for 60 yards and a touchdown across four games played but his status is currently up in the air for Saturday's matchup. If he can't play, Tayvion Galloway would likely get the start at tight end in his place.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marshall scores 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns in Marshall's 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Find end zone Tipton caught three passes for 22 yards and a touchdown against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact The tight end caught a touchdown in Madison, while is notable. He only had one catch on two targets in MTSU's first game, though, so this is a wait-and-see situation at best.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Find end zone Tipton caught three passes for 22 yards and a touchdown against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact The tight end caught a touchdown in Madison, while is notable. He only had one catch on two targets in MTSU's first game, though, so this is a wait-and-see situation at best.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD in spring game Tipton reeled in a touchdown during the Blue Raiders' spring game, per MTSU sidelines.

Impact Tipton had just five catches for 23 yards last fall, but is now in prime position to be Middle Tennessee State's starting tight end. MTSU's starting tight end last fall, Holden Willis, was highly productive, reeling in 53 grabs for 871 yards and six touchdowns. Thus, Tipton could be in line for a similar kind of season if he can put it all together.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to MTSU Tipton committed to Middle Tennessee State on Tuesday, per his personal X account.

Impact Tipton spent the 2024 campaign with Louisiana Tech, accumulating five catches on eight targets for 23 yards and no touchdowns. He'll look to garner a larger role with the Blue Raiders in 2025.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Tipton plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Tipton will enter the transfer portal, ending his sophomore season with Louisiana Tech. The 6-foot-5 tight end had failed to make a big impact for the Bulldogs through the team's first six games this season, catching five of seven targets for 23 yards in that timeframe. Tipton will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on opening depth chart Tipton is listed as the No. 2 tight end for Saturday's opener versus Nicholls State, Sidelines - Louisiana Tech reports.

Impact Tipton is set to play behind Eli Finley to open up the season. Tipton joined the program from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in the offseason and dealt with a hamstring injury during the spring which may have hurt his chances to win the job over Finley. Regardless, he will see playing time this season for the Bulldogs.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte

Marcus Stokes' 4 TDs, Jordan Thompson's score power Memphis over UT Martin 45-21

Madsen, Riley lead Boise State to 38-20 win over Memphis in key Group of Six matchup

Memphis' Marcus Stokes ties score with 16-yard TD pass to Hunter Tipton vs UNLV

Marshall scores 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee