Memphis Enters as Favorite to Beat Tulane in Friday Rivalry Game

Memphis enters its Friday matchup at Tulane as the favorite, with a high-powered offense that has produced big plays and won three straight after an early loss to Boise State. The Tigers are viewed as a contender in the American Conference, though their relatively soft schedule leaves questions about how they will handle Tulane. The Green Wave need a defining win to build momentum, but have struggled on defense—especially against the run—and at quarterback, where a change to a freshman remains possible. Analysts see an upset as possible if Tulane limits Memphis’ explosive plays, creates turnovers and takes advantage of home-field support, but Memphis has the clearer edge.