Memphis vs Boise State matchup
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The gist
Memphis (2-0) plays Boise State (0-1) at Albertsons Stadium on Sep 12, 2026.
The winner likely becomes the favorite for the Group of 6 playoff spot.
Background
Memphis enters 2-0 after road and home wins over UNLV and Arkansas State, while Boise State is 0-1 after losing 34-27 to No. 2 Oregon in Week 1 despite leading by 10 points at one stage. Most Group of 6 rankings place Memphis and Boise State in the top two slots, so this matchup carries outsized weight for the G6 College Football Playoff race. The two programs have met only once before, a 35-32 Memphis win in 2023.
How it unfolded
- Sep 30, 2023Memphis beat Boise State 35-32 in the only previous meeting between the two teams.
- Aug 29, 2026Memphis beat UNLV 27-21 on the road.
- Sep 5, 2026Memphis beat Arkansas State 42-24 to improve to 2-0.
- Sep 12, 2026Memphis (2-0) vs Boise State (0-1) at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho; kickoff 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. MT on USA Network.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Memphis coach Charles Huff said he was very clear with his team that if they don't play their best game of the year, they're going to lose.
Still unverified
A Facebook post by Meteorologist Eric Brill states Boise State comes in at a 2-2 overall record with a 1-0 record in MWC play, which conflicts with other sources listing Boise State at 0-1. A Reddit post describes the matchup as "the AAC vs PAC12."