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Memphis Beat UNLV 27-21

By PSD.XYZ · Sunday, August 30, 2026

Memphis Tigers27@UNLV Rebels21

The Memphis Tigers defeated the UNLV Rebels 27-21 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, August 29, 2026 in FBS college football Week 1 action.

UNLV led 14-7 at halftime. Memphis came back after the break to take the win. The third quarter swung it: Memphis outscored its opponent 17-7.

Memphis moves to 1-0, while UNLV falls to 0-1.

Top performers

• Marcus Stokes (MEM, QB): 15/26, 223 YDS, 2 TD
• Jaylin Carter (MEM, RB): 15 CAR, 97 YDS, 1 TD
• Jemyri Davis (MEM, WR): 3 REC, 62 YDS
• Jackson Arnold (UNLV, QB): 25/37, 291 YDS, 2 TD
• Jackson Arnold (UNLV, QB): 21 CAR, 54 YDS, 1 TD
• Jai'Den Thomas (UNLV, RB): 6 REC, 54 YDS

Scoring summary

1. Q2 8:14UNLVTavian McNair 38 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold0-7
2. Q2 5:24MEMHunter Tipton 16 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes7-7
3. Q2 1:56UNLVJackson Arnold 6 Yd Run7-14
4. Q3 13:07MEMStonka Burnside 48 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes14-14
5. Q3 10:15UNLVKayden McGee 22 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold14-21
6. Q3 8:38MEMJaylin Carter 36 Yd Run21-21
7. Q3 0:43MEMPhilippe Laforge 32 Yd Field Goal24-21
8. Q4 12:11MEMPhilippe Laforge 36 Yd Field Goal27-21

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