Memphis Tigers is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +1.2. Memphis Tigers enters the season with a power rating of +1.2, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Memphis Tigers head to UNLV next in Week 0. In 2025, Memphis Tigers went 8-4 overall, 8-4 against the spread, and 6-6 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Memphis Tigers Power Rating of +1.2 is 1.0 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Memphis Tigers have logged 2,834 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 10,519 miles, ranking 25th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | UNLV | 1,417 mi | 2,834 mi |
| Week 1 | Arkansas State | Home | 2,834 mi |
| Week 2 | Boise State | 1,513 mi | 5,859 mi |
| Week 3 | UT Martin | Home | 5,859 mi |
| Week 4 | — | Bye | |
| Week 5 | Charlotte | 523 mi | 6,904 mi |
| Week 6 | UAB | Home | 6,904 mi |
| Week 7 | Tulane | 357 mi | 7,618 mi |
| Week 8 | East Carolina | Home | 7,618 mi |
| Week 9 | Army | Home | 7,618 mi |
| Week 10 | — | Bye | |
| Week 11 | South Florida | 660 mi | 8,939 mi |
| Week 12 | Navy | 790 mi | 10,519 mi |
| Week 13 | Temple | Home | 10,519 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
First-year head coach Charles Huff has overhauled the roster with transfers, especially from Southern Miss, and installed a fast spread offense under coordinator Kevin Decker. The Tigers are unproven at quarterback, with Marcus Stokes (Div. II Harlon Hill finalist) and Air Noland (South Carolina transfer) competing for the starting job. The defense, led by coordinator Lance Guidry in a 4-2-5 scheme, features Southern Miss transfers Mike Montgomery (LB), Ian Foster (S/nickel), and J'Mond Tapp (DL). Special teams are a strength with return threats Foster, Alante Brown, and Manny Covey.
The quarterback battle between Stokes and Noland is the biggest storyline. Stokes dominated at Division II but faces a jump in competition, while Noland has minimal FBS experience. The running back room is deep with Jaylin Carter (Southern Miss), Manny Covey (Cincinnati), and Dallan Hayden (Colorado), who combined for over 1,000 yards last season. Wide receivers Alante Brown (Michigan State) and Tychaun Chapman (Southern Miss) provide big-play speed, but the passing game's success hinges on quarterback play.
Lance Guidry's 4-2-5 defense relies on a handful of key transfers. Safety Ian Foster is a versatile playmaker who can blitz and cover, while linebacker Mike Montgomery is the unit's leader. J'Mond Tapp anchors the defensive line. The biggest vulnerability is linebacker depth, as the rest of the group has only 23 career tackles combined. The defense will need to generate pressure and force turnovers to compensate for potential offensive growing pains.
Memphis boasts elite return specialists. Ian Foster led the nation in long kickoff returns in 2024, Alante Brown averaged 53.5 yards per kick return in 2025, and Manny Covey averaged nearly 10 yards per punt return last season. Punter Harrison Tuck, a former Australian Rules Football player, averaged 41.8 yards per punt at FCS Alabama State. Field position and explosive returns could be a major advantage in close games.
With a new coaching staff and a roster heavy on transfers, the Tigers are in a transition year. The schedule includes a Week 0 trip to UNLV and a season with 8,464 miles of travel. If the quarterback position stabilizes and the defense's depth holds up, Memphis has the talent to compete for the American Athletic Conference title. The key will be how quickly the new pieces gel, especially on offense, and whether the defense can stay healthy at linebacker.
Memphis Tigers is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Memphis Tigers holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +1.2, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Memphis Tigers's home field advantage rating is 2.2 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Memphis Tigers travels 10,519 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 25th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Memphis Tigers: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +1.2.
