Monday recap: What type of statement did the Tigers make with win at UNLV?
University of Memphis tight end Hunter Tipton (0) and quarterback Marcus Stokes (2) celebrate a touchdown during a game against UNLV at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Aug. 29, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The Charles Huff era of Memphis football began with a 27-21 victory over UNLV in Las Vegas. What were your first impressions of the team? How much did we learn about the quarterback? Do the Tigers have a legit defense? And what does Saturday’s win mean for the rest of the season?
Beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin are here to break down the Tigers’ first game.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner II covers the Memphis Tigers. He is a top-10 APSE winner who covered Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World before joining The Daily Memphian in 2021. Bonner is a native of Indiana, where he started his career covering high school sports.
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
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