Memphis (5-1) and Tulane (2-3) meet Oct. 16 at 6:30 in Yulman Stadium.
After a last-second loss to Army on Saturday, the Green Wave open conference play 0-1 for the first time since 2021. That was Tulane’s 2-10 season.
With aspirations of a 5th straight American title appearance, the Green Wave look to bounce back on a short week, against a top team in the conference, in a rivalry game that always means more.
Tulane is 134th in defensive third-down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 49.4% of the time. Memphis ranks 22nd on offense, converting on 49.3% of third downs.
Tulane is 89th in the FBS with a -2 turnover margin, compared to Memphis’ 15th-ranked +5 margin.
Memphis is 4th in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 64.7% of red zone trips.
Tulane ranks 137th in the FBS with an average time of possession of 25:26.
Opening Line: Memphis by 7. Against the spread: Memphis 4-2, Tulane 2-3.
Last game
Memphis won 38-13 over UAB on Oct. 10. Stokes led Memphis with 164 yards on 11-of-21 passing (52.4%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball nine times for 36 yards. Carter carried the ball 19 times for 132 yards and scored two touchdowns. Tychaun Chapman put up 57 yards on two catches with one touchdown.
Tulane was beaten by Army 20-17 on Oct. 10. Semonza led Tulane with 158 yards on 14-of-26 passing (53.8%) for one touchdown and one interception. He also carried the ball five times for -6 yards and one rushing touchdown. Johnnie Daniels carried the ball eight times for 67 yards. Hill recorded 54 yards on five catches.
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