Wasn't expecting much from the Irish in the Pope-Off but down two with two and a half to go
OMGGGGGGG ARE YOU SERIOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!! @lukealmo pic.twitter.com/2RnqhJzYmo
— Memphis Basketball (@Memphis_MBB) November 3, 2026
Ranked teams were 96-0 against unranked teams to open last season -- the longest streak in any season in AP poll history, per ESPN Research. The first loss came on Nov. 24.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 3, 2026
It took one day and seven such games this season.
Memphis takes down No. 18 Iowa State, 80-76.