Memphis football brings a lot of momentum into Week 1 with the home opener against Arkansas State on Sept. 5 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
The Tigers (1-0) beat UNLV 27-21 on the road after a strong defensive performance. Memphis had six sacks against UNLV last week.
Arkansas State (0-0) has made bowl games in each of the last three seasons under Butch Jones, who opens his sixth year with the Sun Belt program.
Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Memphis football vs Arkansas State on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: ESPN+ via the ESPN app
Memphis football vs Arkansas State will broadcast nationally via streaming on ESPN+ in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Jeff Hem and Kenechi
Udeze will call the game from the booth at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis football vs Arkansas State start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Start time: 4 p.m. Central
The Memphis football vs Arkansas State game starts at 4 p.m. from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Memphis football vs Arkansas State predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 4.
- Memphis 31, Arkansas State 24: "The Red Wolves will come out with plenty of motivation, but Memphis ultimately grinds them down and gets to 2-0 ahead of a major showdown at Boise State." (Pick by Commercial Appeal beat reporter Jonah Dylan)
- Spread: Memphis by 10.5
- Over/under: 52.5 points
- Moneyline: Memphis (-450) | Arkansas State (+340)
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What channel is Memphis football vs Arkansas State on today? Time, TV schedule
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