TST Images: Memphis defeats UNLV, 27-21, at Allegiant Stadium

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UNLV Football outside linebacker Elias Rudolph (91) and UNLV Football safety Jake Pope (7) take down Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes (2) during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football wide reciever DeAngelo Irvin Jr. (4) catches a pass from UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football running back Jai’Den Thomas (9) and UNLV Football wide receiver Taeshaun Lyons (8) celebrate a first down during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws the ball while being tackled during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws a pass during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football wide receiver Tavian McNair (5) celebrates a touchdown during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football safety Jake Pope (7) and UNLV Football linebacker Cam Santee stop the receiver (23) during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Football defensive back Tre Fulton (10) celebrates a sac during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

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UNLV Rebels WR Tavian McNair (5) scores a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UNLV Rebels WR Kayden McGee (6) reacts after he scored a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Memphis Tigers TE Hunter Tipton (0) hurdles over a UNLV Rebels player for a touchdown on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UNLV Rebels QB Jackson Arnold (11) is tackled on his rushing attempt against the Memphis Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Memphis Tigers QB Marcus Stokes (2) hands the ball off to his teammate RB Jaylin Carter (6) prior to Carter’s touchdown against the UNLV Rebels on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UNLV Rebels QB Jackson Arnold (11) celebrates after he scored a rushing touchdown against the Memphis Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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UNLV Football Head Coach Dan Mullen runs out with the team prior to the college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Friday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.