Charles Huff leads Memphis to comeback victory against UNLV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Memphis head coach Charles Huff secured a win in his debut with the program, overcoming a deficit to defeat UNLV 27-21 at Allegiant Stadium. The Tigers scored the final 13 points of the contest and prevented the Rebels from scoring during the last 25 minutes of play. This performance marks the first time in program history that Memphis has won a road game under a new head coach. The victory comes following a challenging week for the team, which dealt with local power outages and emergency housing needs for players. Huff, now 5-1 in season openers as a head coach, previously served as an assistant at Alabama. Memphis prepares to host Arkansas State this week before traveling to Boise State on September 12.
- •Memphis defeated UNLV 27-21 in a comeback road win.
- •The Tigers scored 13 unanswered points to close the game.
- •Charles Huff earned his first victory as Memphis head coach.
- •Memphis faces Arkansas State in its next game.
- •The team recorded six sacks during the contest.
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"Charles Huff's Memphis debut saw a comeback win, a viral moment and an early reminder the Tigers are playing for bigger stakes than a conference title
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