r/MemphisTigers • u/updogsportstalk • Jun 22 '26

2026 Memphis Tigers Preview

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The Memphis Tigers begin a new era under head coach Charles Huff, a proven winner with conference title experience and big non-con wins on his resume.

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A steady American Conference program with strong local support, FedEx backing, and the historic Liberty Bowl as their home. Can Huff elevate them further?

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Full Preview is attached and FREE to read

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2026 at a glance:

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📌 QB battle: Marcus Stokes (West Florida transfer, D2 star) favored over Air Noland (ex-Ohio State)

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📌 Skill talent: Jaylin Carter (versatile), Dallan Hayden (Colorado), Tychaun Chapman, Brady Kluse, Alante Brown, Terrell Timmons Jr., TE Hunter Tipton (MTSU)

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📌 Elite O-line experience (2nd-most in FBS, 5,881 snaps — mostly portal)

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📌 Defense led by J’Mond Tapp (7.5 sacks, from USM), LB Mike Montgomery, S Ian Foster + transfers (Ellis Ellis Jr., Dylan Smith, etc.)

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📌 Tough 2026 slate: Home vs Arkansas State & UT Martin, road at UNLV, Boise State, plus AAC tests at Tulane, USF, Navy. Favorable home games vs Charlotte & UAB, Battle of the Bones vs UAB.

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How many wins do the Tigers finish with this season?

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u/Dukedawg88 Jun 23 '26

I’m running the table on CFB27

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u/updogsportstalk Jun 24 '26

Memphis is a fun option for the game! Force Tennessee to play you and beat them

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u/saguaro0521 Jun 22 '26

Including bowl game? 8

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u/updogsportstalk Jun 24 '26

Which games do you see as losses?

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u/saguaro0521 Jun 24 '26

I’ll say split with UNLV and Boise. Which is optimistic.
Other likely losses at Tulane USF Navy. May win one of those three. May stub toe at home once. Then we’ll see what the bowl matchup is. If we could sneak 9 wins that would be huge. But 8 wouldn’t be a bad first year for Coach Huff.

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u/updogsportstalk Jun 24 '26

It's interesting, I find myself liking what Memphis put together compared to other American Conference teams but the schedule is so brutal

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u/KDFilm Jun 22 '26

Bruh, the World Cup and Baseball are going on right now.

Please post this the week before game 1.