Memphis football's toughest games ranked ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Memphis football's 2026 season begins on August 29 against UNLV. The team's first-ever trip to Boise State on September 12 ranks as the most difficult match, followed by the UNLV matchup. Other challenging games include Navy on November 21 and South Florida on November 12. The Tigers are looking to improve upon their last season's finish of 8-5, with a more balanced schedule that features tough early contests and tricky American Conference games later on. Coaching debut for Charles Huff adds to the season's anticipation.
- •Memphis opens season against UNLV on August 29
- •Tigers face Boise State on September 12
- •Navy and South Florida also present challenges
- •Team aims to improve on last year's 8-5 record
- •Charles Huff debuts as head coach for Memphis
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — We ranked the toughest games on Memphis football's schedule, here's who's at the top
"Memphis football's season gets underway next month, so we ranked every game based on difficulty.
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