Memphis has sold more football season tickets, but revenue is down and fundraising remains short of the Smith family’s $50M match. Also, basketball season ticket sales are only 1,988. 

Before the game, we didn’t know much about the team. But, after Saturday, some questions have been answered.

The 2026 Tigers went from being unknown to stealing the college-football spotlight in just one game.

Memphis’ athletic director gives updates on stadium renovations, value meal deals and relationship with the new hospitality partner.

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Now, everybody can party at Liberty Stadium plaza

Memphis coach Charles Huff says Tigers deserve to be ‘media darling’

If you’ve got a ticket to the game, you’ve got a ticket to the party at the Landers Plaza at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. 

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Tigers announce new food and beverage partner for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

The University of Memphis and Sodexo Live! will introduce an enhanced food and beverage program.

The American Conference is the latest conference to officially prohibit former college athletes from returning back to college after turning professional. 

Brown was the first Black quarterback in Memphis Tigers history. The Sweetwater, Tennessee, native went on to become a Super Bowl-winning assistant coach with the Seattle Seahawks.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin give their first impressions of the 2026 Tigers and what it could mean for the rest of the season. 

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After a battle of blue-chip recruits, Marcus Stokes led the Tigers to a Vegas victory

Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes beat out Air Noland to win the starting job. Coach Charles Huff said when it came down to it, he leaned on experience. Stokes then went out and got the job done against UNLV.

It remains to be seen what Charles Huff will accomplish during the remainder of his tenure at Memphis. But no coach has gotten off to more exhilarating start.

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Tigers open Charles Huff era with a win in Vegas

NCAA college football box score for the Memphis Tigers 2026 season opener against UNLV.

Behind solid quarterback play from Marcus Stokes and a relentless second half pass rush, Memphis wins its season opener over UNLV.

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Box score: Memphis 27, UNLV 21

Memphis head coach Charles Huff has named a starting quarterback ahead of the season opener at UNLV. 

A few areas to focus on when the first game of the Charles Huff era begins Saturday night at UNLV.

The next Charles Huff Radio Show will allow Tigers football fans another look at the renovated stadium before the first home game.

The 2026 college football season is finally upon us. Here are John Martin’s predictions. 

Memphis Tigers fan John Stacy has only missed seven games since 2003, and none since 2011. He drives to every away game, no matter the distance. 

Former Memphis Tigers and current New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.

Tigers will replace the canceled home-and-home series of games in 2028 and 2029 with a single game at Mississippi State in 2034.

All it took was about a week of being around the Memphis Tigers football program for former Miami head coach Randy Shannon to make a noticeable impression on the players.

In the long history of Memphis football, never have we known so little about a season that matters so much. 

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Memphis vs. UNLV: No starting QB has been announced, and no depth chart released for either team

There are always questions before college-football season openers, and the Memphis Tigers and UNLV Rebels have added to the unknowns before Saturday’s game in Las Vegas.

UNLV will be the first team to test Memphis when the Tigers travel to Las Vegas for the season opener. 

Also happening this week: Germantown appoints a new school board member.