​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.LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The UNLV Rebels were defeated, 27-21, by the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium and The Sporting Tribune’s RJ Forbus and Paige Kuwata were there to capture the following TST Images.UNLV Football outside linebacker Elias Rudolph and UNLV Football safety Jake Pope take down Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes during a non-conference college football game against the Memphis Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.Paige Kuwata – The Sporting TribuneUNLV 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.UNLV Football wide reciever DeAngelo Irvin Jr. 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.Paige Kuwata – The Sporting TribuneUNLV 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.UNLV Football running back Jai’Den Thomas and UNLV Football wide receiver Taeshaun Lyons 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.Paige Kuwata – The Sporting TribuneUNLV 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.UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold 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.Paige Kuwata – The Sporting TribuneUNLV 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.UNLV Football quarterback Jackson Arnold 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.Paige Kuwata – The Sporting TribuneUNLV 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 All