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The Tulane Green Wave were expected to win this one, and they are just one quarter away from fulfilling that expectation. Sitting on a score of 28-21, they have looked like the better squad out there today, but there's still one more quarter to play.
Tulane has been led by QB Michael Pratt, who so far has passed for two TDs and 230 yards on 29 attempts in addition to punching in two rushing touchdowns. The Memphis Tigers have been riding high on the performance of WR Calvin Austin III, who has caught five passes for one TD and 110 yards. One of the most thrilling moments was Austin III's 59-yard TD reception in the first quarter.
Who's Playing
Memphis @ Tulane
Current Records: Memphis 6-2; Tulane 5-5
What to Know
The Tulane Green Wave are 1-4 against the Memphis Tigers since October of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Green Wave will take on Memphis at noon ET at Benson Field at Yulman Stadium after a week off. The Tigers should still be feeling good after a victory, while Tulane will be looking to regain their footing.
Tulane fought the good fight in their overtime game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane two weeks ago but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 30-24. Tulane was up 14 to nothing at the end of the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead. Despite the loss, they got a solid performance out of RB Stephon Huderson, who rushed for one TD and 106 yards on 25 carries. Huderson had some trouble finding his footing against the Army West Point Black Knights three weeks ago, so this was a step in the right direction.
The Tulane defensive unit accumulated four sacks. It was a group effort with six guys contributing.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 7-7 at the half for Memphis and the Navy Midshipmen last week, but the Tigers stepped up in the second half for a 10-7 win. The overall outcome was to be expected, but the Midshipmen made it more of a contest than the oddsmakers had predicted. No one had a standout game offensively for Memphis, but they got one touchdown from QB Brady White.
The Green Wave are now 5-5 while Memphis sits at 6-2. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Tulane enters the matchup with 33 sacks, good for third best in the nation. Less enviably, Memphis is fifth worst in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, with 313.9 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Benson Field at Yulman Stadium -- New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
Odds
The Green Wave are a 3-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college football odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Green Wave, as the game opened with the Green Wave as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Memphis have won four out of their last five games against Tulane.
- Oct 19, 2019 - Memphis 47 vs. Tulane 17
- Sep 28, 2018 - Tulane 40 vs. Memphis 24
- Oct 27, 2017 - Memphis 56 vs. Tulane 26
- Oct 14, 2016 - Memphis 24 vs. Tulane 14
- Oct 31, 2015 - Memphis 41 vs. Tulane 13
