CFB

Memphis 27, at UNLV 21

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Final · Bowl Subdivision

Bowl Subdivision 1 2 3 4 PTS

Memphis Tigers

5-1 · W3 · #56 (1588 ELO +44)

0 7 17 3 27

UNLV Runnin Rebels

4-2 · W3 · #46 (1639 ELO -44)

0 14 7 0 21

Allegiant Stadium · Las Vegas, NV

Memphis rallies past UNLV 27‑21 in season opener

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns and added 45 yards rushing as Memphis defeated UNLV 27-21 on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Memphis trailed 14-7 at halftime but erupted for 17 points in the third quarter. Stokes found Hunter Tipton for a 16-yard touchdown and connected with Stonka Burnside for a 48-yard score. J. Carter added a 36-yard touchdown run. Patrick Laforge kicked field goals of 32 and 36 yards in the second half. Jackson Arnold paced UNLV, completing 25 of 37 passes for 291 yards and two TDs while rushing for a score.… Read more...

Top Statlines

Jackson Arnold UNLV 25/37-291yd 21run-54yd 2td 1td
Team UNLV 0/1-0yd
Jaylon Glover UNLV 5run-49yd 1rec--4yd

Forecasting

ELO Probability UNLV 75.7%

Spread MEM +4

Projected Score MEM 34 UNLV 32

Money Line UNLV -180/MEM +150

Over/Under 55.5 (Under)