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Memphis football prepares for rematch with UAB after 2025 upset

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Memphis football prepares for rematch with UAB after 2025 upset

Summary

Memphis football will host UAB on October 10 after suffering a 31-24 loss to the Blazers in 2025. The Tigers entered that game as 23.5-point favorites but fell short, a result that resonates with returning players. Memphis, now 4-1, seeks to regain the rivalry trophy known as the 'Battle for the Bones.' Coach Charles Huff emphasizes the importance of this game for fans. Both teams have significantly changed since last season, with UAB showing improvement under new leadership while Memphis comes off a strong victory against Charlotte.

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By the Numbers

•Memphis lost to UAB 31-24 in October 2025.
•The game is scheduled for October 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
•Memphis is currently 4-1 and UAB is 3-2 this season.
•The rivalry trophy, a 94-pound bronze rack of ribs, has been with UAB for a year.
•Coach Charles Huff aims to instill the game's significance among players.

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10:08 AMYahoo Sports — What Memphis football's returning players remember from UAB upset in 2025

What they're saying

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Memphis lost to UAB in upset fashion in 2025. Here's what the Tigers' returning players said about that game and the "Battle for the Bones."
— Yahoo Sports

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