Memphis football opens the 2026 season in Week 0 with a road game against UNLV on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Las Vegas.
The Tigers begin the Charles Huff era with significant changes but familiar expectations in the American. Memphis enters the matchup with a 0-0 record.
UNLV is also 0-0 and starts the second season of the Dan Mullen era. The Rebels have added more than 30 transfers, including Auburn transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold, who is expected to start.
What channel is Memphis football vs. UNLV on today?
TV channel: FOX
Livestream: Fubo (free trial) | FOX One
Memphis football vs. UNLV will air nationally on FOX during Week 0 of the 2026 college football season. Tim Brando and Devin Gardner will call the game from the booth at Allegiant Stadium, while Josh Sims reports from the sidelines.
Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Memphis football vs. UNLV start time
Date: Saturday, Aug. 29
Start time: 9 p.m. Central
The Memphis football vs. UNLV game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Central at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Memphis football vs. UNLV predictions, picks and odds
Odds are courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Aug. 28.
Prediction: UNLV 38, Memphis 35
“Expect a shootout. Although there’s uncertainty at the quarterback position on both sides, these teams are positioned to score lots of points in 2026. The Rebels ultimately eke out a win with a late field goal.”
Pick by Commercial Appeal beat reporter Jonah Dylan.
Spread: UNLV by 4
Over/under: 56.5 points
Moneyline: Memphis (+160) | UNLV (-190)
Source: www.commercialappeal.com
