Memphis Tigers Playoffs 2026

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Memphis Tigers 2026 playoff page. The Memphis are 7-2, 2nd in the American with a +126 point differential and a 2-game winning streak.

Last time out they beat the Army Knights 49-22 at home. Next up: away at the South Florida Bulls (6-3) on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.407 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position.

2026 College Football playoffs · American · 2nd in division
Season in progress
7-2Record–American seed2-0Home0-1Away2-1Division+126Point diffW2Streak3Games left

Memphis Playoff Outlook

Last game

W 49-22 vs Army Knights
· Week 1

Next game

at South Florida Bulls (6-3)
· Week 1

Remaining schedule

3 games left · opponents’ record 0.407 · 0 vs current playoff teams

American Standings

#TeamW-LDivDiffStrk
1North Texas Mean Green7-23-0+124W3
2Memphis Tigers7-22-1+126W2
3UTSA Roadrunners7-22-1+29L1
4South Florida Bulls6-31-1+97L1
5Florida Atlantic Owls6-32-2+47W1
6Army Knights5-42-1+62L2
7Tulsa Golden Hurricane5-42-1+93W1
8UAB Blazers5-42-1-18W1
9East Carolina Pirates5-42-2+2W2
10Tulane Green Wave4-52-2-73L1
11Navy Midshipmen3-61-2-11W1
12Temple Owls2-70-3-31L3
13Charlotte 49ers1-81-2-168L2
14Rice Owls1-80-3-115L3

Season Trend

Memphis: games over .500 through the season
.500+1
Points per game vs American average
Points for37.6League avg for29.2Points against23.6League avg against27.8

Memphis Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results

WkDateOpponentOpp. recordResult
1at Tulane4-5L 17-31
1vs East Carolina5-4W 41-34
1vs Army5-4W 49-22
1at South Florida6-3
1at Navy3-6
1vs Temple2-7

This Memphis Tigers playoffs page refreshes after every Memphis game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the American playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.

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Memphis Tigers playoffs FAQ

Are the Memphis Tigers in the 2026 playoffs?

No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.

What seed would the Memphis be?

They are outside the six playoff spots in the American today.

Who leads the American?

North Texas Mean Green (7-2); the Memphis are 2nd.

When is the next Memphis game?

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST, away at the South Florida Bulls.

How hard is the Memphis remaining schedule?

3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.407 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.

How can the Memphis clinch a playoff spot?

Win the American, or finish with one of the five best records among American non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.

What is the Memphis record at home and on the road?

2-0 at home, 0-1 away; 2-1 in the division and 2-1 in the half.