UT Martin at Memphis - 2026 Matchup Preview
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UT Martin Skyhawks at Memphis Tigers

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Saturday, September 19th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium - Memphis, TN

 
Skyhawks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 11 - 37 (11 - 37 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
UTM 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: Memphis -3.5  (SP+ MEM -1)
MEM Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
Tigers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Charles Huff (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 33 - 23 (34 - 24 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.7 - 3.3 (#17)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 5)
 
UT Martin's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12UT Martin at West Virginia+3.5————
Sat 9/19UT Martin at Memphis+3.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for UT Martin's Schedule
Memphis's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Memphis at UNLV+4————
Sat 9/5Memphis vs Arkansas State-17————
Sat 9/12Memphis at Boise State+6.5————
Sat 9/19Memphis vs UT Martin-24.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Memphis at Charlotte-24————
Sat 10/10Memphis vs UAB-20.5————
Fri 10/16Memphis at Tulane-1.5————
Thu 10/22Memphis vs East Carolina-4————
Sat 10/31Memphis vs Army-5.5————
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/12Memphis at South Florida+1————
Sat 11/21Memphis at Navy+1————
Fri 11/27Memphis vs Temple-10————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 5, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 5, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Memphis's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTM0%11.30%000%000%370%0%0000
MEM#24 (.26)45% (40)32.549% (12)3.33 (11)18342% (70)2284.41 (23)#92 (.19)42% (66)23.239% (32)45% (110)4 (100)48.10.91.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MEM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTM Offense311.311.30%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MEM Defense1323.224.241.6%41.5 - - - - - 50%49%39%45%17%.19
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTM Defense337370%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MEM Offense1332.534.244.9%4.410.9234121832285.148%50%49%42%14%.26

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
UT Martin30:000NAN%0%0000000100
Memphis1331:3822.742%56%5.548.10.91.561.6329.4
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTM Offense30%0%000000%0%0
MEM Defense1350% (71)39% (32) - - - - .04 (32)2.57 (13)73% (87)11% (28)0.98 (81)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTM Defense30%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MEM Offense1348% (79)49% (12)36.2183.25.134 (1).3 (5)3.33 (11)75% (47)10% (98)1.17 (7)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTM Offense30%0%000000000%0%0%0
MEM Defense1349% (72)45% (110) - - - - - - 12 (6).37 (118)1.6 (105)32% (62)30% (77).37 (105)6% (47)2.1 (113)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTM Defense30%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MEM Offense1350% (60)42% (70)21.431.7228.47.210.717 (86)9 (88).23 (80)1.5 (95)32% (83)32% (42).34 (55)4% (14)2.1 (43)

UT Martin's Power Ratings
UT Martin's Power Rating: NR
UT Martin's Offense Rating: NR
UT Martin's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
UT Martin's 2026 Expected Record: -
UT Martin's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
UT Martin's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
UT Martin's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average OVC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28

Power Ratings Matchup
UT Martin:    Memphis: 3.515

SP+ Ratings Matchup
UT Martin:    Memphis: -1.1




Memphis's Power Ratings
Memphis's Power Rating: 3.515  #51
Memphis's Offense Rating: 16.86  #52
Memphis's Defense Rating: 13.73  #52
2026 Talent Rating: 707.00  #67
Blue Chip Ratio: 4  #60
Memphis's 2026 Expected Record: 8.7 - 3.3
Memphis's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.1  #70
Memphis's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3  #56
Memphis's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.0  #95

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 513
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28


UT Martin Scoring
Offense: 11.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 11.3
Defense: 37 PPG
Defense on Road: 37

UT Martin's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Memphis 28
UT Martin 24

Projected Total Points: 52
Memphis Scoring
Offense: 32.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 34.2
Defense: 23.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.2

Memphis's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201311/09Memphis21UT Martin6Memphis -14.5Memphis0
201209/01Memphis17UT Martin20
200909/19Memphis41UT Martin14
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Memphis210 Overs
UT Martin100 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 11 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams1 - 20 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#) UTM at (#51) MEM
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUTMMEM
Game ControlGC #139 #75
Momentum ControlMCNR #51
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #51
SP+SP+NR #70
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #67
Blue ChipsBC%NR #60
Memphis Notes
(2/27) Vibes: Huff good hire, 72 new players (51 portals)
(2/27) QB likely Air Noland (SC), Stokes & Gardner adds
(2/27) Only 30 players on official roster as of 2/27
(2/27) RB Hayden (CU), Covey (Cin) adds. Very thin, meh
(2/27) WR 6 portals, 3 have some exp, talented Fr class
(2/27) TE Hunter Tipton (MTSU) a good one, reliable
(2/27) OL good, 6 w starting exp, 9 portal adds. Solid
(2/27) DL took 15 portals, 8 have sig exp, decent prod
(2/27) DBs 9 portal adds, starting unit looks really good
(2/2) HC Huff good hire, OC Decker (ODU) great hire
Memphis Injury Report
UT Martin on Offense
CategoryCat
UTM OffMEM Def
Game ControlGC #139 #68
Momentum ControlMCNR #27
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #66
ExplosiveExpNR #104
PPAPPANR #92
PowerPwrNR #52
SP+SP+NR #95
Pts POPPONR #100
HavocHavNR #30
UT Martin Run Game
CategoryCat
UTM OffMEM Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #32
Run ExplRExpNR #81
PPAExpNR #32
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #13
Stuff RateStuffNR #29
TackleTak - NR
UT Martin Pass Game
CategoryCat
UTM OffMEM Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #110
Pass ExplPExlNR #105
PPAExpNR #118
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #28
DB HavocDBNR #47
Memphis on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatMEM OffUTM Def
Game ControlGC #86 #140
Momentum ControlMC #72NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #40NR
ExplosiveExp #31NR
PPAPPA #24NR
PowerPwr #52NR
SP+SP+ #56NR
Pts POPPO #23NR
HavocHav #49NR
Memphis Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 48%
CategoryCat
MEM OffUTM Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #12NR
Run ExplRExp #7NR
PPAExp #5NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #11NR
Stuff RateStuff #75NR
TackleTak - NR
Memphis Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 48%
CategoryCatMEM OffUTM Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #70NR
Pass ExplPExl #95NR
PPAExp #80NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #98NR
DB HavocDB #14NR
Program Comparison
MEM 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5

UTM 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
UTM's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jase Bauer20528871%20021027.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jase Bauer129459103.650
Armoni Goodwin61302.25
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Phaizon Wilson35450112.929
Armoni Goodwin51803.68

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UTM's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cameron Powell20001
Jordan Johnson20010
Ty'Quarius Perry10000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cameron Powell20001
Jordan Johnson20010
Ty'Quarius Perry10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cameron Powell20001
Jordan Johnson20010
Ty'Quarius Perry10000

MEM's OC Kevin Decker (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Air Noland (Tr)2367%13004.3
Brady Kluse11100%140014.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Dallan Hayden (Tr)7032614.742
Manny Covey (Tr)2719417.236
Jaylin Carter (Tr)3816624.427
Tychaun Chapman (Tr)112012.012
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tychaun Chapman (Tr)24444318.550
Hunter Tipton (Tr)39411210.537
Brady Kluse22240210.925
Jaylin Carter (Tr)2113706.514

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MEM's DC Lance Guidry (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Montgomery (Tr)1066302
Ian Foster (Tr)764127
J'Mond Tapp (Tr)69128102
Ahmere Foster (Tr)471012
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
J'Mond Tapp (Tr)69128102
Michael Montgomery (Tr)1066302
Taylor Burton112112
Ian Foster (Tr)764127
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Anthony Richard271008
Ian Foster (Tr)764127
Ellis Ellis Jr. (Tr)171003