LIVE UPDATES: UNLV football opens 2026 season against Memphis

UNLV Rebels open the 2026 college football season at home Saturday, hosting the Memphis Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. After finishing the inaugural Dan Mullen campaign with a 10‑4 record, the Rebels face one of the toughest Group of Six opponents on their slate, with both programs earning mentions in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. UNLV is chasing its first Mountain West title after finishing as the conference runner‑up in each of the previous three seasons. This is simply a processing story. Check backmost for updates. **Broadcast Information** Records: UNLV 0‑0, 0‑0 (MW); Memphis 0‑0, 0‑0 (AAC) When: Saturday Time: 7 p.m. PT Where: Allegiant Stadium TV: Fox, KVVU‑TV (Channel 5) Las Vegas Radio: ESPN 1100 AM & 100.9 FM Tickets: Available **Odds** Spread: UNLV –4 Over/under: 55½ points Moneyline: UNLV (–190), Memphis (+158) Odds are provided by Caesars sportsbook as of Saturday afternoon. **2026 Schedule** Week 0, Aug. 29: vs Memphis Tigers, 7 p.m., Fox Week 1, Sept. 5, astat Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 7 p.m., The CW Week 2, Sept. 12, astat North Texas Mean Green, 12:45 p.m., ESPNU Week 3, BYE WEEK Week 4, Sept. 26, astat Akron Zips, clip and web TBD Week 5, Oct. 3, vs Cal Golden Bears, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network Week 6, Oct. 10, vs North Dakota State Bison, 4 p.m., The CW Week 7, Oct. 17, astat Air Force Falcons, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network Week 8, BYE WEEK Week 9, Oct. 31, vs Northern Illinois Huskies, 7:30 p.m.,