Blake Watson will lead the Memphis Tigers (4-1) into their matchup against the Tulane Green Wave (4-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, on Friday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Green Wave last took to the field against the UAB Blazers, and they came out on top 35-23. In their most recent outing, the Tigers took on the Boise State Broncos and won by a final score of 35-32.
Michael Pratt finished with 184 yards on 14-23 passing (60.9%) in the Green Wave’s last game, adding two touchdowns, plus six rushing attempts for 40 yards. Makhi Hughes rushed for two touchdowns while totaling 123 yards on 22 attempts. Lawrence Keys III earned 54 yards on three receptions with one score.
In the Tigers’ last game, Seth Henigan threw for 269 yards on 18-28 passing (64.3%), tossing two touchdowns, plus 13 rushing attempts for 64 yards. Watson rushed for two touchdowns while totaling 113 yards on 19 attempts. Roc Taylor posted 102 yards on five receptions with one score.
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Tulane Players to Watch
- This season, Pratt has collected 668 passing yards (167 yards per game) while completing 46 of 61 passes (75.4% completion percentage), with eight touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 112 rushing yards on 26 carries (plus one touchdown), averaging 28 yards per game.
- Hughes has run for a team-leading 368 yards on 72 carries (73.6 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Ashaad Clayton has 116 yards on 28 carries (23.2 ypg).
- Keys III has 20 catches, leading his team with 399 yards (79.8 ypg) while hauling in four touchdowns this season.
- Jha’Quan Jackson’s stat line this year shows 11 catches for 259 yards and four touchdowns. He averages 51.8 receiving yards per game.
- This season Chris Brazzell II has caught 13 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 44.8 receiving yards per game.
Memphis Players to Watch
- This season, Henigan has racked up 1,376 passing yards (275.2 yards per game) while completing 120 of 175 passes (68.6% completion percentage), with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has added 132 rushing yards on 44 carries (plus three touchdowns), averaging 26.4 yards per game.
- Watson has taken 77 carries for a team-leading 455 rushing yards (91 yards per game) while scoring six touchdowns. He’s also caught 26 passes for 233 yards with one touchdown through the air.
- So far this year Sutton Smith has run for 147 yards on 31 carries (29.4 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- This season Taylor has 27 catches and leads the team with 399 yards (79.8 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- DeMeer Blankumsee has also contributed with 19 catches for 249 yards and two touchdowns this year. He averages 49.8 receiving yards per game.
Tulane Recent Stat Leaders
- Jean Claude Joseph III has suited up for of the Green Wave’s last three games, registering .
- Shedro Louis has played of the Wave’s last three games, collecting .
- Patrick Jenkins has helped spur the Green Wave’s defense in their last three games with 10 tackles, three TFL, and one sack in games.
- A big contributor to the Green Wave’s defensive unit, Jesus Machado has one interception to go with 26 tackles and one pass defended in their last three games.
Memphis Recent Stat Leaders
- As a playmaker on defense in the Tigers’ last three games, Eric Gaston has compiled 26 tackles and one pass defended in games.
- The Tigers’ Julian Barnett has posted eight tackles for the Tigers in their last three games.
- Jevyon Ducker has amassed eight tackles in the Tigers’ last three contests.
- With eight tackles in games, Blankumsee has been making a big difference for the Tigers in their last three contests.
Tulane vs. Memphis Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane | -5 | -110 | -110 | 55 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Tulane | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.8 (88) | 36.6 (51) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.4 (13) | 21.4 (31) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (101) | 7 (55) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 11 (13) | 8 (49) |
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