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Memphis projected to face Louisiana in Salute to Veterans Bowl

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Memphis projected to face Louisiana in Salute to Veterans Bowl

Summary

On3’s Brett McMurphy predicts Memphis will compete against Louisiana in the Salute to Veterans Bowl. This would mark Memphis' first appearance in this bowl, extending their streak to 13 consecutive bowl games. Memphis holds a 9-4 record against Louisiana, although they last lost to the Ragin’ Cajuns in 1996. Both teams enter the season after different recent performances, with Memphis aiming to maintain their bowl streak under new coach Charles Huff, who is incorporating many players from the transfer portal. Other analysts have different predictions for Memphis, with CBS Sports projecting them in the Armed Forces Bowl and ESPN suggesting the Frisco Football Classic.

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By the Numbers

•Memphis may face Louisiana in the Salute to Veterans Bowl.
•This would be Memphis’ first appearance in the bowl.
•Memphis has played in 12 straight bowl games.
•Charles Huff is adding over 70 players from the transfer portal.
•Other analysts have varying predictions for Memphis’ bowl game.

Latest Updates

3:11 AMYahoo Sports — On3 predicts Memphis will play in the Salute to Veterans Bowl this season

What they're saying

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On Monday, On3’s Brett McMurphy released his “Week 0: bowl predictions,” predicting the College Football Playoff teams and all 35 bowl games. McMurphy updates his bowl predictions every week, so it will be interesting to see how it changes throughout the year.
— Yahoo Sports

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