The UAB Blazers (3-2) visit the Memphis Tigers (4-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN2. DraftKings lists the spread at MEM -14.5 with a total of 58.5; moneylines are UAB +500 · Memphis -700. Below is our UAB vs Memphis preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
UAB vs Memphis Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | UAB at Memphis |
| Records | UAB 3-2 · Memphis 4-1 |
| Spread | MEM -14.5 |
| Moneyline | UAB +500 · Memphis -700 |
| Total | 58.5 |
| Venue | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN2 |
| Head Coaches | UAB: HC Alex Mortensen, OC Alex Mortensen · Memphis: HC Charles Huff, OC Kevin Decker / David Weeks |
UAB Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UAB Blazers are 3-2 overall, 1-0 in American play. Results to date: Sep 3 — L 42-23 at Illinois; Sep 12 — W 26-20 vs UL Monroe; Sep 19 — L 21-14 at Louisiana; Sep 25 — W 24-20 vs Navy; Oct 3 — W 33-14 vs Samford. Most recently, UAB beat Samford 33-14 at home. Through 5 games, UAB is averaging 24.0 points scored and 23.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Alex Mortensen (head coach since 2025). Alex Mortensen also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Todd Grantham.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Ryder Burton (QB) — 62/110, 791 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Rod Robinson II (RB) — 74 carries, 338 yards
- Receiving leader: CJ Smith (WR) — 10 receptions, 223 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Marlin Dean (LB) — 5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Muaaz Byard (LB) — 48 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Marlin Dean (5 sacks). Questions: Handling a road trip to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Memphis Tigers are 4-1 overall, 1-0 in American play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 27-21 at UNLV; Sep 5 — W 42-24 vs Arkansas State; Sep 12 — L 38-20 at Boise State; Sep 19 — W 45-21 vs UT Martin; Oct 3 — W 59-8 at Charlotte. Most recently, Memphis beat Charlotte 59-8 on the road. Through 5 games, Memphis is averaging 38.6 points scored and 22.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Charles Huff (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Kevin Decker / David Weeks. Defensive coordinator: Lance Guidry.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Marcus Stokes (QB) — 90/123, 1,371 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jaylin Carter (RB) — 70 carries, 513 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Hunter Tipton (TE) — 19 receptions, 367 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Elijah Kinsler (DL) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Mike Montgomery (LB) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 38.6 points per game; Marcus Stokes’s passing volume (1,371 yards); Jaylin Carter’s production on the ground (513 rushing yards). Questions: Holding serve at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium against UAB.
How to Watch UAB vs Memphis
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
- TV / Streaming: ESPN2
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.