Memphis vs Tulane Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

The Memphis Tigers visit Yulman Stadium in New Orleans on Thursday to play the No. 20 ranked Tulane Green Wave in an American Athletic Conference game, which is the final game of the regular season for both teams. Memphis is 9-2 overall and 5-2 in AAC play. Memphis defeated the UAB Blazers 53-18 last week. The Tigers have won two straight and six of the last seven. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our college football previews.

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan has thrown for 2,990 yards with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mario Anderson Jr leads all rushers with 1,115 yards and 16 touchdowns. Anderson has an average of 5.7 yards per carry. Roc Taylor has 738 yards receiving to lead Memphis and two touchdown receptions. Taylor averages 13.7 yards per reception. The Memphis defense has made 23 quarterback sacks and intercepted nine passes.

The Tulane Green Wave looks to complete an unbeaten conference schedule with a victory at home on Thursday when hosting Memphis. Tulane is 9-2 overall and 7-0 in the AAC, which is tied for first with Army. Tulane defeated Navy 35-0 last week and has won each of the last eight. Tulane will play Army in the AAC championship game on December 6th.

Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah has thrown for 2,197 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions. Makhi Hughes is the leading rusher with 1,291 yards and 15 touchdowns. Hughes is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. The leading receiver is Mario Williams with 701 yards and three touchdown receptions. Williams is averaging 17.1 yards per reception. The Tulane defense has made 30 quarterback sacks and intercepted 12 passes.

Tulane may rest some of its starters for this matchup as they prepare for a December 6th showdown with Army for the American Athletic Conference Championship. Therefore, Memphis will play well enough against the Green Wave to at least cover the number if not win outright. Although the stats show Tulane should dominate, look for Memphis to play well and at least cover the number. Final Score Prediction, Tulane Green Wave wins but falls short ATS 30-23.