Memphis football kicked off its 2024 season in resounding fashion with a blowout win over North Alabama last week.

But perhaps the biggest takeaway from the game was the health of running back Sutton Smith, who left the game early with a knee injury and did not return.

As the Tigers (1-0) prepare to face Troy on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPNU) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Tiger football beat writer Jonah Dylan and Tiger basketball beat writer Jason Munz discuss the potential implications of Smith's injury on such a pivotal season.

Also on this week's edition of the Tiger Football Podcast, Dylan and Munz also break down the Trojans (0-1) and discuss whether Florida State's slow start actually means anything for Memphis' College Football Playoff hopes.

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Reach sports writer Jason Munz at jason.munz@commercialappeal.com or follow him @munzly on X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter. Reach sports writer Jonah Dylan at jonah.dylan@commercialappeal.com or on X @thejonahdylan.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis football podcast: Sutton Smith injury implications, Florida State