Memphis: 2026 Week 7 recap

Memphis sits at 63rd overall with a 4–1 record after demolishing Charlotte 59–8 in Week 5, though GIE's rating held steady at 2.3. The Tigers have built real equity in the American Athletic—they're projected to win 8.4 games and own a 27% shot at the conference crown. What's working: late-game leverage performance of 5.63 suggests composure when it matters. What's not: a red-zone TD rate of 21.5% and third-down conversion rate of 38.1% mean Memphis is leaving efficiency plays on the table. With UAB coming to town this week, the Tigers can pad their conference standing, but GIE flags their playoff probability at nearly zero—so the ceiling here is a strong AAC finish, not a surprise at-large bid.