{
  "id": 3484046,
  "title": "Our predictions for every game on Memphis football's 2026 schedule",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/our-predictions-for-every-game-on-memphis-footballs-2026-schedule",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:05:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predictions-every-game-memphis-footballs-100520221.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Memphis football season of 2026 has begun, and no one can predict the outcomes of the games. The Tigers have a new coaching staff and a mostly new roster as they commence the Charles Huff era. Huff has expressed his desire for the program to achieve conference championships since arriving in Memphis, but the Tigers have not made it to an American Conference title game since 2019. The American Conference is wide open this season, with many teams uncertain about their chances of reaching the title game. The Tigers face a challenging nonconference schedule starting with a tough game against UNLV. Here are our predictions for each game in Memphis' 2026 football season:\n\nAugust 29: Memphis vs UNLV\nLocation: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas; Time: 9 PM CT\nPrediction: The Rebels will likely win 38-35 after a high-scoring game with a late field goal by UNLV.\n\nSeptember 5: Memphis vs Arkansas State\nLocation: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis; Time: 6 PM CT\nPrediction: Memphis will win 31-24 against a consistent Arkansas State team in their home opener.\n\nSeptember 12: Memphis at Boise State\nLocation: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho; Time: 5 PM CT\nPrediction: Boise State will defeat Memphis 27-21 in a competitive game at Boise State's home opener.\n\nSeptember 19: Memphis vs UT Martin\nLocation: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis; Time: 6 PM CT\nPrediction: Memphis will easily win 42-20 against a stronger FCS team, UT Martin.\n\nOctober 3: Memphis at Charlotte\nLocation: Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina; Time: TBD\nPrediction: Memphis will dominate Charlotte 38-17, despite a significant talent gap.\n\nOctober 10: Memphis vs UAB\nLocation: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis; Time: TBD\nPrediction: Memphis will win 42-14 against a UAB team that lacks its players and coaches from the previous season.\n\nOctober 16: Memphis at Tulane\nLocation: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans; Time: 6:30 PM CT\nPrediction: Memphis will win a close game 28-27 against a Green Wave team expected to take a step back in 2026.\n\nOctober 22: Memphis vs East Carolina\nLocation: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis; Time: 6:30 PM CT\nPrediction: East Carolina might compete for the conference title, but Memphis will likely win 31-27.\n\nNovember 12: Memphis at South Florida\nLocation: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida; Time: 7 PM CT\nPrediction: Memphis will win another shootout with South Florida 38-31.\n\nNovember 21: Memphis at Navy\nLocation: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland; Time: 11 AM CT\nPrediction: Navy's option offense will give Memphis a tough game, but Memphis will win 24-17, thanks to the Midshipmen's bye before the game.\n\nNovember 27/28: Memphis at Temple\nLocation: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis; Time: TBD\nPrediction: Memphis will cruise to a win 41-21, despite a talent gap against Temple.",
  "summary": "Here are our predictions for every game on Memphis' 2026 schedule as it strives for a College Football Playoff berth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}