Memphis vs. UNLV betting preview: Week 0 college football picks, odds, start time, prediction, best bets - CBS Sports

Memphis and UNLV open their 2026 college football season’s first full slate in a Group of Six matchup on Saturday, Aug. 29, with kickoff at 10 p.m. ET at Allegiant Field in Las Vegas. It’s the first meeting between the programs, beginning a home-and-home series with UNLV hosting. UNLV enters under Dan Mullen after going 10–4 in 2025, capped by a loss to Boise State in the Mountain West Championship Game. Memphis plays its first official game under coach Charles Huff after finishing 8–5 in 2025. At FanDuel, UNLV is a 5.5-point home favorite and the total is 57.5.