Memphis Tigers vs. UNLV Rebels

Aug 29, 2026

FINAL

Box Score

	1	2	3	4	T
MEM	0	7	17	3	27
UNLV	0	14	7	0	21

Game Recap

Stokes' 2 TDs, Memphis' defensive line leads Tigers past UNLV 27-21. Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns as Memphis rattled off the final 13 points to beat UNLV 27-21 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.

Scoring Summary

MEMUNLV

Q28:14Tavian McNair 38 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick).07
Q25:24Hunter Tipton 16 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick).77
Q21:56Jackson Arnold 6 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick).714
Q313:07Stonka Burnside 48 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick).1414
Q310:15Kayden McGee 22 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick).1421
Q38:38Jaylin Carter 36 Yd Run (Philippe Laforge Kick).2121
Q30:43Philippe Laforge 32 Yd Field Goal.2421
Q412:11Philippe Laforge 36 Yd Field Goal.2721

Game Drives

1st Quarter

Punt — 6 plays, 28 yards, 2:29
00
Punt — 4 plays, 15 yards, 1:24
00
Punt — 4 plays, 25 yards, 2:35
00
Punt — 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:27
00

2nd Quarter

Punt — 7 plays, 25 yards, 4:14
00
Punt — 5 plays, 19 yards, 2:07
00
Touchdown — 9 plays, 86 yards, 4:30
07
Touchdown — 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:50
77
Touchdown — 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28
714
Fumble — 1 play, 1 yard, 0:13
714
Missed FG — 9 plays, 33 yards, 1:43
714

3rd Quarter

Touchdown — 5 plays, 70 yards, 1:46
1414
Touchdown — 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:48
1421
Touchdown — 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:30
2121
Downs — 6 plays, 57 yards, 2:31
2121
Punt — 3 plays, 67 yards, 1:32
2121
Punt — 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:25
2121
Field Goal — 9 plays, 53 yards, 2:27
2421

4th Quarter

Punt — 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:52
2421
Field Goal — 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:40
2721
Downs — 11 plays, 49 yards, 6:03
2721
Punt — 3 plays, -7 yards, 1:30
2721
Punt — 3 plays, -10 yards, 1:28
2721
End Of Quarter — 5 plays, 16 yards, 2:11
2721
END OF PERIOD — 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:59
2721

Team Stats

MEM

UNLV

27Points21

418Total Yards460

223Pass Yards291

195Rush Yards169

24:51Time of Possession35:09

20First Downs23

3Touchdowns3

2(2)Field Goals(Attempts)0(1)

1Turnovers0

70Penalty Yards75

Game Details

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM

Allegiant Stadium · Las Vegas, NV

attendance: 31,384 (48.3%)

spread: UNLV -4.5

over/under: 55.5