In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 7:00PM ET: If Arkansas State wins, the market will resolve to "Arkansas State". If Memphis wins, the market will resolve to "Memphis". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Memphis enters the matchup with clear momentum after a 27-21 road win at UNLV to open the season, returning home for the debut of the renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium against a Sun Belt rival. The Tigers, picked second in the AAC preseason poll, feature a potent rushing attack led by Jaylin Carter and benefit from home-field advantage in a series they have won five straight times, including a 37-3 victory in 2023. Arkansas State, opening its campaign under sixth-year coach Butch Jones, faces a quarterback transition following Jaylen Raynor’s transfer portal departure and must adjust to a revamped roster against an AAC opponent with superior depth and recent form. The short turnaround for Memphis ahead of a trip to Boise State adds scheduling context, while the Red Wolves aim to extend their bowl streak in a road environment where they have struggled historically against conference foes from the American.