University of Memphis Athletics
Tigers Receiving Votes in Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
Aug 04, 2026 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis received nine votes in the 2026 US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll on Monday, checking in at No. 43 in the nation going into the season, the organization announced Tuesday.
Among those receiving votes are three of Memphis' 2026 opponents in Boise State (24 votes), UNLV (17 votes) and Navy (three votes).
Head coach Charles Huff's first season in Memphis is set to be an exciting one with eight of Memphis' 11 FBS opponents earning bowl berths in 2025.
His 2026 squad includes a multitude of preseason all-conference selections by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports on both sides of the ball. From the two publications, Memphis received 19 total honors, highlighted by a defensive trio of first-teamers by both outlets in defensive lineman J'Mond Tapp, linebacker Mike Montgomery and Ian Foster, with Foster also garnering recognition as a preseason all-conference third team kick returner on Athlon Sports' list.
The Tigers will have a six-game home slate at the new-look Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, hosting Arkansas State (Sept. 5) and UT Martin (Sept. 19) in nonconference matchups before American Conference games against UAB (Oct. 10) in the "Battle for the Bones", East Carolina (Oct. 22), Army (Oct. 31) and Temple (Nov. 27 or 28).
Memphis also has a stout road late against two top programs out west in UNLV (Aug. 29) and Boise State (Sept. 12), along with conference matchups against Charlotte (Oct. 3), Tulane (Oct. 16), South Florida (Nov. 12) and Navy (Nov. 21), with the Green Wave, Bulls and Midshipmen all finishing in the top five in the American in 2025.
Stadium Seating Update
As part of the ongoing modernization of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis Athletics has also introduced an updated section and row numbering system for 2026. While section and row identifiers have been adjusted to improve wayfinding throughout the stadium, season ticket members will keep the same seats - only how they are labeled has changed. Updated seating maps and renewal information will be provided directly to ticket holders.
Example of the New Numbering
Under the updated system, seats will reflect the new level-based layout:
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Among those receiving votes are three of Memphis' 2026 opponents in Boise State (24 votes), UNLV (17 votes) and Navy (three votes).
Head coach Charles Huff's first season in Memphis is set to be an exciting one with eight of Memphis' 11 FBS opponents earning bowl berths in 2025.
His 2026 squad includes a multitude of preseason all-conference selections by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports on both sides of the ball. From the two publications, Memphis received 19 total honors, highlighted by a defensive trio of first-teamers by both outlets in defensive lineman J'Mond Tapp, linebacker Mike Montgomery and Ian Foster, with Foster also garnering recognition as a preseason all-conference third team kick returner on Athlon Sports' list.
The Tigers will have a six-game home slate at the new-look Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, hosting Arkansas State (Sept. 5) and UT Martin (Sept. 19) in nonconference matchups before American Conference games against UAB (Oct. 10) in the "Battle for the Bones", East Carolina (Oct. 22), Army (Oct. 31) and Temple (Nov. 27 or 28).
Memphis also has a stout road late against two top programs out west in UNLV (Aug. 29) and Boise State (Sept. 12), along with conference matchups against Charlotte (Oct. 3), Tulane (Oct. 16), South Florida (Nov. 12) and Navy (Nov. 21), with the Green Wave, Bulls and Midshipmen all finishing in the top five in the American in 2025.
Stadium Seating Update
As part of the ongoing modernization of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis Athletics has also introduced an updated section and row numbering system for 2026. While section and row identifiers have been adjusted to improve wayfinding throughout the stadium, season ticket members will keep the same seats - only how they are labeled has changed. Updated seating maps and renewal information will be provided directly to ticket holders.
Example of the New Numbering
Under the updated system, seats will reflect the new level-based layout:
- Previously Section 120, Row 40 is now Section 220, Row 12
- Previously Section 101, Row 8 is now Section 101, Row 1
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Athletics, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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