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. 

An ankle injury caused Mike Montgomery to start his college career at the FCS level. It put him on a path to find a coach in Charles Huff, whom he wants to emulate. 

The preseason Associated Press Top 25 for the 2026 football season has been released. 

Memphis coach Charles Huff has a sit-down scheduled with the coaching staff to make a decision about the starting quarterback. 

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin discuss expectations for team performance, fan attendance and their impressions of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations.

The home-and-home series with Toledo will be the first time the two teams face each other.

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium’s $227 million construction project isn’t yet finished, but Tigers fans got their first look at the renovation last week. 

Memphis Tigers basketball coach Penny Hardaway addressed questions about the upcoming season Wednesday after golfing 18 holes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am.

The NCAA’s roster limits axed one of college sports’ most compelling traditions: the opportunity for homegrown talent to grind their way from a nobody to a star.

Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.

The Tigers hosted a fan fest practice at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, showing off what’s to come for a newly reconstructed team and stadium.

Saturday will allow fans to see the progress made on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation while checking out the team led by football coach Charles Huff.

“What should be clear to any University of Memphis fan is this: Based on the final language of the bill, the U of M would be anything but protected if this bill is signed into law.”

Charles Huff has told both QBs they looked more relaxed now than they did during the spring.

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The preseason coaches poll for the 2026 college football season has been released. 

Memphis football coach Charles Huff said he’s been advised to “pump our brakes” before making any moves under the injunction that grants eligibility to certain players from the 2022 high school class. 

Memphis players have set their expectations on a shot at the College Football Playoff. Coach Charles Huff says the work ethic will determine that. 

“Are two quarterbacks really better than one? A question to ponder as coach Charles Huff and the Memphis Tigers open preseason camp.”

The Memphis Tigers football team is going to Victory Ranch to put phones down and bond as a team. 

Although Memphis doesn’t have a power conference opponent on its schedule, it has two nonconference games that could prove to be even more significant for the playoff race.

“American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti stood at the podium for American Media Day and introduced Charles Huff. Moments later, Huff told everyone within earshot that Memphis is simply too good to be there.”