Memphis and UNLV meet Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium to open the 2024 season, a Week 0 matchup that gives both programs a national stage and an early chance to set the tone.
The Tigers hit the road for a prime-time kickoff inside one of the sport's premier venues — the same building that hosts the Las Vegas Bowl and the Raiders on NFL Sundays. For a Memphis squad looking to make an early statement, there's no better backdrop.
UNLV gets the benefit of a home-field environment in a stadium that barely feels like a neutral site. The Rebels have the crowd, the desert air, and the late-night kickoff working in their favor. Memphis brings the road-tested mentality. Two programs, zero margin for a slow start, and a season that begins the moment the ball is kicked.
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