Tulane vs. Memphis Prediction: Odds, Picks, and Best Bet for Friday’s College Football Headliner
One of the season’s key college football games is set for Friday night. Despite Tulane's College Football Playoff hopes fading last week after a loss to UTSA, they remain in contention for the AAC title. A win for Memphis would position them strongly for the Group of 5’s bid to the big dance. The Tigers enter the game as 4.5-point home favorites.
Memphis Tigers Overview
The Memphis Tigers present a balanced and well-coached team with a potent offense averaging nearly 37 points per game. While their defense is less impressive, their high-scoring offense compensates effectively.
- The Tigers feature a dual-threat backfield with Greg Desrosiers Jr. and Sutton Smith.
- Quarterback Brendon Lewis is capable of making significant plays through the air.
- Memphis ranks 22nd in yards per carry (5.0), 36th in yards per pass (8.1), and 29th in yards per play (6.1).
- SP+ ratings rank Memphis’ offense as the 13th-best in the country.
Few teams nationally, especially in the Group of 5, boast as balanced an attack as Memphis.
Tulane Green Wave Analysis
Tulane has respectable offensive stats; however, they do not match up well against Memphis. Their defense struggles, ranking 76th nationally in yards allowed per play (5.6) and 100th in yards allowed per pass (7.9).
“The Green Wave may have had their College Football Playoff hopes dashed last week by UTSA, but they’re still alive in the hunt for the AAC title.”
Memphis’s offensive firepower and balanced attack give them a clear edge heading into this matchup.
Author’s Summary: Memphis stands out with a powerful and balanced offense that likely overmatches Tulane, whose defense has shown vulnerabilities this season.