University of Memphis Athletic Director Dr. Ed Scott joined Jason Smith on 92.9 FM ESPN on Wednesday (6/3) to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of Tiger athletics. Scott addressed Memphis' NIL strategy and upcoming revenue-sharing model, emphasizing the university's commitment to remaining nationally competitive. Listen to the full interview here:
Memphis has big bucks for hoops, and is at the top in the AAC according to Dr Ed Scott with @JasonSmith929
Full interview here from 92.9 on @Audacy https://t.co/1GMB2kCk1f pic.twitter.com/Mshl7dkNUk
— 929ESPN (@929espn) June 3, 2026
Here's some of what we learned during the interview:
Ed Scott says Memphis football will be at $7 million in rev share for the 2026 season.
He adds his goal is to get the program to $10 million or more for the 2027 season. https://t.co/tPEJCnvR8t
— Jason Munz (@munzly) June 3, 2026
Memphis AD Ed Scott had plenty to say today on @929espn.
He said Memphis will be at full rev share in 2026-27 and also gave specific roster budget numbers for football and MBB.
Only 2 G6 schools (Memphis/USF) are at full rev share.
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— Jonah Dylan (@TheJonahDylan) June 3, 2026
Ed Scott says Memphis football's revenue share budget for this year is $7 million.
That number was set before the transfer portal opened in January. Scott said he wants to get Charles Huff's program to $10 million for next season.
— Jonah Dylan (@TheJonahDylan) June 3, 2026
Full coverage of the Memphis Tigers on 92.9 FM ESPN, Memphis' Sports Station.
Listen to Memphis AD Dr. Scott's full interview with Jason Smith
Listen to Memphis AD Dr. Scott's full interview with Jason Smith
