Tulane Green Wave vs. Memphis Tigers Picks and Prediction for Friday, November 7, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a battle of programs from the AAC on the gridiron as a pair of teams looking to pick up a victory collide in Bluff City as the Tulane Green Wave face the #22 Memphis Tigers Friday night, and we have you covered with our Tulane vs. Memphis prediction. Tulane was clobbered 48-26 on the road by UTSA last Thursday, losing outright as a 5.5-point favorite. Memphis rolled to a 38-14 win over Rice on the road last Friday, covering the line as a 14-point underdog. In the all-time series between the teams, the Tigers own a 25-15-1 advantage but the Green Wave have won two straight, including a 31-21 road win in the most recent matchup on October 13, 2023. Read more about this Tulane vs. Memphis prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Tulane Looking to Get Back on Track After Blowout Loss
Tulane saw their three-game win streak snapped as they were clobbered on the road by UTSA last Thursday in their previous contest. The Green Wave fell to 6-2 overall and stands tied for fourth in the AAC with a 3-1 mark entering this contest. Against UTSA, Tulane led 6-0 early before giving up 31 unanswered points to trail 31-6, and they never recovered. The Green Wave trailed 31-12 at the half and never got closer than 15 the rest of the way en route to the loss. Tulane was outgained 523-434 in total offense, gave up 28 first downs while picking up 24, lost time of possession by a 36:55 to 23:05 margin and turned the ball over four times while failing to record a takeaway in the game.
This season, the Green Wave is tied for 67th in the nation in passing offense with 233.1 yards per game through the air and 50th in rushing offense with 175.1 yards per contest on the ground. Tulane is 82nd in the FBS in scoring offense with an average of 25.9 points per game, while they are 79th in scoring defense by allowing 25.5 points per contest. Jake Retzlaff is 130 of 218 passing for 1,622 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. He also leads the team with 513 yards and nine scores on the ground. Brendan Sullivan (18 of 27, 201 yards, two TD, two INT, 52 rush yards) is the backup quarterback. Javin Gordon (77 carries, 328 yards, three TD), Zuberi Mobley (32 carries, 163 yards, two TD) and Arnold Barnes III (41 carries, 193 yards) are part of a committee in the ground game. Omari Hayes is leading the team with 25 receptions for 376 yards and a score. Shazz Preston (22 catches, 329 yards, TD), Anthony Brown-Stephens (18 catches, 220 yards, TD) and Bryce Bohanon (24 grabs, 260 yards, TD) are the only other players with more than 200 receiving yards on the season. Patrick Durkin is 21 of 22 on extra points and 14 of 15 on field goal attempts with a long of 50 this season.
Running back Jamauri McClure (five carries, 36 yards) is questionable for this contest.
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Tigers Trying to Solidify Shot at AAC Championship Game
Memphis won their second straight game as they took care of business against Rice in their previous contest last Friday. The Tigers improved to 8-1 overall on the season and stand 4-1 in the AAC, leaving them tied for second in the conference with North Texas, half a game behind Navy for the top spot. Against Rice, Memphis took control of the game early and didn’t look back en route to the win. The Tigers were up 14-0 after the opening quarter and 28-0 in the second quarter as they took a 31-7 advantage at the half. Memphis cruised the rest of the way to the victory. The Tigers rolled up a 355-212 advantage in total offense, picked up 19 first downs while allowing 13 and forced the game’s two turnovers. Those numbers made up for a 32:22 to 27:38 disadvantage in time of possession in the contest.
For the year, Memphis is 71st in the country in passing offense (228.7 yards per game) and 22nd in rushing offense with an average of 201.1 yards per contest. The Tigers are 12th in the FBS in scoring offense as they put up 37.7 points a contest while they are 24th in scoring defense as they allow 19.2 points a game. Brendon Lewis is 159 of 230 passing for 1,869 yards with 10 touchdowns against four interceptions on the year. He adds a team-high 562 yards plus eight scores on the ground. AJ Hill (13 of 25, 175 yards, TD, INT) and Arrington Madden (zero of one) have seen limited action as the next QBs on the depth chart. Sutton Smith leads the running backs with 87 carries for 515 yards and six touchdowns this season. Frank Peasant (36 carries, 189 yards, six scores) and Greg Desrosiers Jr. (75 carries, 450 yards, seven TD) are also in the mix on the ground this season. Cortez Braham Jr. leads the team with 39 receptions for 632 yards and seven scores on the season. Jamari Hawkins (25 catches, 450 yards), tight end Christian Ross (13 grabs, 153 yards, TD), Brady Kluse (11 receptions, 116 yards, TD), Marcello Bussey (19 catches, 218 yards) and Desrosiers Jr. (21 catches, 142 yards, TD) are all valuable targets for the Tigers’ aerial assault. Gianni Spetic is 40 of 40 on extra point attempts and 11 of 14 on field goal attempts with a long of 55 on the year.
Tulane vs. Memphis Pick
Spread Pick for Tulane vs. Memphis
- Memphis -4.5 (4 units)
Tulane was rolling along with just a road loss to Ole Miss blemishing their record heading into last week’s contest. The Green Wave was then obliterated by UTSA and has to try and regroup after that. Memphis comes in with two straight wins and they are trying to maintain a hold for a spot in the AAC title game. The Tigers won’t be caught looking ahead with East Carolina on the docket. After seeing Tulane turn the ball over four times last week, it’s tough to like their chances on the road. Memphis is +9 in the turnover department this season, forcing 17 takeaways on the year. The Tigers are 4-0 at home on the year, while Tulane is 2-2 on the road. Take Memphis at home here.
Over/Under Pick for Tulane vs. Memphis
- Under 55.5 (4 units)
This is based on the way that Tulane is a more methodical team offensively and will grind the clock, taking opportunities away from Memphis’ offense. The Green Wave has stayed under the number in five of their eight games entering this contest, including four of their last five. Tulane stayed under the number in games against power conference opponents in Ole Miss and Northwestern. Memphis has seen the under post a 5-4 mark in their nine games on the year. The Tigers have split their four home games on the year and have been very good defensively this season. Look for this game to wind up falling short of the total.
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