Memphis Tigers defeat Arkansas State Red Wolves 42-24: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Arkansas State Red Wolves 24, Memphis Tigers 42
The Memphis Tigers beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 42-24 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 52.5, with 66 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers final score and game recap
The Arkansas State Red Wolves led 3-0 after the first quarter. The Memphis Tigers led 21-17 at halftime. They outscored the Arkansas State Red Wolves 21-7 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Trey Owens (Arkansas State Red Wolves): 21/30 passing for 325 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 interceptions.
- Kenyon Clay (Arkansas State Red Wolves): 2 catches for 85 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Jaylin Carter (Memphis Tigers): 19 carries for 183 yards, 4 rushing touchdowns.
- Marcus Stokes (Memphis Tigers): 12/15 passing for 188 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers?
The Memphis Tigers covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites, winning by 18 points.
The spread opened at Memphis Tigers -11.5 and closed at Memphis Tigers -10.5.
Did Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 66 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, over by 13.5. 38 of the 66 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$48.72 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$48.72 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Manny Covey (Memphis Tigers): to score a touchdown at +130, a loss.
- Jaylin Carter (Memphis Tigers): to score a touchdown at -195, a win.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Memphis Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Arkansas State Red Wolves at +332 and the Memphis Tigers at -442. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Memphis Tigers a 78% favorite. The Memphis Tigers won as the favorite at -442: $22.62 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Arkansas State Red Wolves between the open and the close, and the Memphis Tigers covered.
Arkansas State Red Wolves and Memphis Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Arkansas State Red Wolves 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Memphis Tigers 2-0 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for the Memphis Tigers.
What's next for Arkansas State Red Wolves and Memphis Tigers?
Next for the Arkansas State Red Wolves: the West Georgia Wolves at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Memphis Tigers: at the Boise State Broncos on Saturday, September 12, 2026.