UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UAB Blazers vs Memphis Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is the site where the Memphis Tigers (4-1) will meet the UAB Blazers (3-2) on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Memphis opens as 14.5-point favorites. The over/under is 57.5.

The UAB Blazers step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Blazers played the Samford Bulldogs and took home the win by a score of 33-14. When it came to stopping the run, the Blazers conceded 90 yards on 25 attempts, which calculates to 3.6 yards per run allowed. UAB allowed 17 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 140 yards, and a completion rate of 58.6%. In all, they ran 70 plays which totaled 400 yards. The UAB Blazers rushed the ball a total of 51 times and accrued 248 yards, which came out to an average of 4.9 yards per attempt.

Regarding putting points on the board, the UAB Blazers hold an average of 24.0 PPG. As a team they hold an average of 179.6 yards via the ground game ranking them 48th in the nation. The Blazers have tallied 1,702 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UAB has amassed 4 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns on the ground. UAB has recorded 96 1st downs, and they have committed 34 infractions for 299 yds. They have surrendered the ball 7 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Blazers have given up 592 yards which has them sitting in 5th in D-1. They have conceded 118.4 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 59.2%. Overall, they are conceding 301.4 yards per contest ranking them 33rd in D-1. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up an average of 4.5 yards per rushing attempt and 183.0 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have given up 915 yards via the ground game in 5 contests. The Blazers rank 70th in college football in terms of team defense, allowing 23.4 PPG.

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The Tigers come into this matchup with a record of 4-1 for this year. For their last game, the Tigers got the victory with a final of 59-8 against the Charlotte 49ers. The Tigers finished the contest with 674 yds while running 89 plays (7.6 yds per play). Memphis ran the ball for 5.0 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 288 yds on 58 carries. Memphis allowed 24 attempts on the ground for 132 yds (5.5 yards per rush). The Tigers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 43.8%, surrendering 77 yds on 7 for 16 passing.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Tigers currently sit 23rd in the nation with an average of 38.6 points per outing. The Memphis Tigers maintain an average of 541.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 4th in the country. The Memphis offense has totaled 224 yards of penalties on 24 violations, ranking them 114th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 125 first downs. During the season so far, the Tigers have compiled 1,454 passing yards as well as holding an average of 290.8 passing yards per outing, ranking them 22nd in Division 1. They hold an average of 250.4 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,252 yards overall.

Memphis has allowed the opposition a total of 881 yards rushing (176.2 yards per outing) and 8 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass and 218.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 84th in the nation. Overall, they have relinquished 112 pts. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles and 5 picks on the year. The Tigers defense has been on the field for 310 plays, which is good for 67th in the nation. The Tigers are relinquishing 22.4 PPG, which has them ranked 60th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Blazers/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Blazers +14.5

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