Memphis vs. UNLV Odds & Betting Predictions - August 30, 2026

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Jackson Arnold was an abject failure at Auburn. He threw two touchdowns in SEC play while taking 23 sacks. That was also his problem at Oklahoma; he simply doesn’t process fast enough to avoid sacks. Alex Orji will also be splitting reps, but he’s essentially a glorified Wildcat quarterback. And in this game, they’ll both be facing a Lance Guidry defense. In Guidry’s last two stops as a defensive coordinator (Marshall, Miami FL), his defenses’ average national finish in sack rate was 17th. He finds ways to heat up opposing passers, and he has the best G6 transfer portal haul along the defensive line to make it happen. J'Mond Tapp (12 TFLs in ‘25) will likely introduce himself to Arnold or Orji before the end of the first drive. Offensively, Kevin Decker is calling the shots, and to put it lightly, it’s an inspired hire by Charles Huff. The former ODU offensive coordinator turned the Monarchs into a terrifying rushing machine (7th, 238 ypg). He did this by leaning on a running quarterback, and he has two quality options to choose from here at Memphis. Air Noland was at one time a top ten high school quarterback recruit, and Marcus Stokes dominated the D-II scene last season. Stokes’ 10 rushing touchdowns indicate that he may be the perfect fit in Decker’s scheme. UNLV’s defense last year left a lot to be desired (SP+ 89th), and now they’re facing a near rebuild (104th in returning production). Paul Guenther struggled to contain running quarterbacks last fall as UNLV’s DC, and that won’t change in this opener. Whether it’s Noland or Stokes, Memphis will move the football and score the Week 0 upset.

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Project UNLV -1; Charles Huff defense (Marshall/SMiss portal) excels against the rush. Mullen’s first game against Idaho State abysmal

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