Memphis scored the last 13 points and beat UNLV 27-21 in the season opener for both teams. Watch Memphis vs UNLV highlights on FOX One. The first meeting between the programs came from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT in Week 0 of the 2026 college football season.

UNLV led 14-7 at halftime after Jackson Arnold threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Tavian McNair and ran for a 6-yard score. Marcus Stokes found Hunter Tipton for a Memphis touchdown in the second quarter, then tied it early in the third with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Stonka Burnside. Arnold hit Kayden McGee for a 22-yard score, and Jaylin Carter answered with a 36-yard touchdown run to make it 21-21. Philippe Laforge kicked a 32-yard field goal late in the third quarter and a 36-yarder early in the fourth. The Memphis defense then stopped UNLV on downs twice, first with a sack on fourth-and-7 with 6:08 left and again on the final drive. Final score: Memphis 27, UNLV 21.

Memphis vs UNLV Highlights

Stokes went 15-of-26 for 223 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers in his Memphis debut, and Carter ran for 97 yards on 15 carries. Charles Huff became the first Memphis head coach to win his debut on the road. Memphis sacked Arnold six times, with Elijah Kinsler getting 2.5 of them, and Zach Ruffin had 13 tackles. Arnold finished 25-of-37 for 291 yards and two touchdowns. UNLV outgained Memphis 460-418 but scored on just two of its four red zone trips. The crowd of 31,384 was the third-largest for a UNLV home opener. You can stream Memphis vs UNLV recaps on FOX One. FOX One brings together live FOX College Football games, highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming, all in one place. Start your 3-day free trial and stream on supported devices.

Where to Watch Memphis Tigers vs UNLV Rebels Football

• When: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
• Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
• Final Score: Memphis 27 - UNLV 21
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: FOX One

Memphis leads the series 1-0 after the 27-21 win at Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 29, 2026, the first football game between the two schools. It was also the first time UNLV played a team from the American Conference. The Rebels led by seven points three different times before Memphis took its first lead late in the third quarter.