Tulane Beats Memphis After Six Turnovers, Seven Sacks

Tulane snapped a four-game drought without a takeaway with a dominant defensive showing in a 31-17 win over Memphis, forcing six turnovers and recording seven sacks. The performance included TJ Smith’s interception return for a touchdown and key fumbles forced by Tulane’s young defensive front, which had entered the game among the nation’s least productive defenses in takeaways and sacks. Freshman quarterback Trace Johnson made his first start, and the Green Wave used a conservative offensive approach before late plays helped secure the victory and its first conference win of the season.