Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels Set for Historic Group of Six Clash The Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels will face off in a pivotal Group of Six matchup on Saturday, August 29, marking the first-ever meeting between the teams as they kick off a home-and-home series. The game, scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Allegiant Field in Las Vegas, will serve as the opening contest of the 2026 college football season. UNLV, which will host the game, is seeking to establish itself as a dominant force in the Mountain West Conference, while Memphis aims to build on its recent transition under new head coach Charles Huff. UNLV enters the matchup with a strong foundation from its 2025 season, which saw the Rebels finish 10-4 under head coach Dan Mullen. Despite a loss to Boise State in the Mountain West Championship Game, the team secured a spot in the title game for the third consecutive year. The Rebels’ success was driven by their offense, which led the Mountain West in total yards (446.4 per game) and points (34.0 per contest). Quarterback Anthony Colandrea, a key contributor, transferred to Nebraska, leaving a void that will be filled by senior Jackson Arnold, a former five-star recruit from Oklahoma. Arnold, who left Auburn, will lead a revamped offense featuring a potent rushing attack led by Jai’Den Thomas, who tallied 1,273 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025. The Rebels’ defense, while not dominant in 2025, showed flashes of strength, particularly in third-down conversions. UNLV opponents converted just 33% of third-down attempts, ranking 15th nationally, while the Rebels’ offense converted 47% of its opportunities. Key additions to the defense include linebacker Cam Santee, a transfer from Holy Cross, who was named to the 2025 All-Patriot League First Team.#memphis_tigers #unlv_rebels #allegiant_field #charles_huff #dan_mullen
Memphis Basketball 2026-27 Schedule Details Emerge with Conference Pairings The American Conference officially released the 2026-27 schedule pairings for its 13 member teams on August 7, providing clearer insight into the Memphis men’s basketball schedule. Each team in the league will compete in 18 conference games, with six opponents facing them twice (once at home and once on the road) and the remaining six teams appearing once (three home games and three away games). Specific dates and tip-off times for Memphis’ conference matchups remain pending, though the structure of the schedule has been finalized. Head coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers will face two matchups against five of the top six teams from last season’s American Conference standings. These include defending champion South Florida (USF), runner-up Wichita State, UAB, Charlotte, and North Texas. The Tigers will also host Tulane twice, with games scheduled at FedExForum and Fogelman Arena in New Orleans. Additionally, Memphis will play Tulsa, East Carolina, and Rice at home without traveling, while FAU, Temple, and UTSA will be their away-only opponents. The nonconference schedule for Memphis has not been fully finalized, but most of it is already set, with the team aiming for one of the strongest schedules in the nation. Home games include matchups against VCU (November 7), Louisville (November 15), Evansville (November 22), Grand Canyon (December 11), and Utah State (February 20, 2027). Road games are scheduled against Vanderbilt (November 10), Baylor (December 5), and Texas (December 16).#south_florida #american_conference #memphis_tigers #wichita_state #penny_hardaway
Memphis basketball faced an unusual challenge before their game against Tulane, as the Memphis Tigers were assessed a technical foul prior to tip-off. The incident occurred on March 11 at Legacy Arena, marking an inauspicious start for the No. 8 seed in the American Conference Tournament. The technical foul resulted in Tulane securing a 1-0 lead, as Green Wave forward Asher Woods stepped to the free-throw line and successfully converted the shot. This advantage came with 20 minutes remaining on the game clock, setting an immediate tone for the matchup. The reason for the penalty stemmed from a procedural oversight by Memphis. According to American Conference rules, teams must submit their starting lineup in the official scorebook before the 10-minute mark of the game clock. Memphis failed to meet this deadline, though the exact time they submitted their lineup remains unspecified. The Tigers, with a record of 13-18, had previously faced Tulane in two games this season. On March 8, Memphis defeated the Green Wave 96-95 in overtime at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Earlier, on February 1, Tulane had topped Memphis 78-76 at FedExForum. These results highlight the competitive nature of their rivalry, adding context to the unusual start to this matchup. The technical foul underscores the importance of adhering to procedural guidelines in collegiate basketball, where even minor infractions can impact the flow of a game. For Memphis, the challenge of overcoming this early setback became an immediate focus as they prepared to face Tulane in what was a critical contest for their tournament prospects.#american_conference #memphis_tigers #tulane_green_wave #legacy_arena #asher_woods
