The Tulane Green Wave (3-3, 1-1) pick up the biggest win in the Will Hall era by upsetting the Memphis Tigers (5-2, 2-1) 31-17 Friday night in Yulman Stadium.
The Green Wave defense had six takeaways in the win.
They forced three fumbles and intercepted Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes three times.
Tulane took the lead for the first time late in the second quarter.
After forcing a fumble near midfield, freshman quarterback Trace Johnson connected with receiver Destyn Hill for a 38-yard touchdown to give Tulane the 13-10 lead.
Before the end of the half Stokes threw a bad pass that was intercepted by defensive back TJ Smith who returned it 76-yards as the clock expired to make it 23-10 Tulane.
Tulane would pick up its fifth turnover, picking off Stokes on Memphis’ opening drive.
The Green Wave sealed the game with under two minutes left in the game when Johnnie Daniels run it 48-yards for the score.
Tulane will travel to UTSA next Saturday.
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