Memphis upsets UNLV, 27–21

Memphis closed as a 4.5-point underdog and won outright.

It was the 7th-biggest of 7 upsets in 2026 Week 1, and the 38th-biggest of the 2026 season. It was Memphis's only upset win of 2026.

Other upsets in 2026 Week 1

1. Massachusetts 37, Rutgers 21

   29.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size29.5
2. The Citadel 43, Charlotte 41

   20.5-point underdogFCS beat FBSRecap
   Upset size20.5
3. Idaho State 29, Utah State 17

   15.5-point underdogFCS beat FBSRecap
   Upset size15.5
4. Tulsa 24, Oklahoma State 10

   13.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size13.5
5. North Carolina 15, TCU 10

   7.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size7.5

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