The Memphis Tigers emerged victorious in a thrilling NCAA matchup against the Tulane Green Wave. The Tigers took a commanding lead with 21 unanswered points, securing a 21-10 victory. Seth Henigan showcased his skills as the only FBS quarterback in the last 10 seasons to achieve 150 pass yards and 2 TD passes in the first half while completing fewer than 40% of his passes. Valentino Ambrosio's 26-yard field goal gave Tulane an early 10-0 lead, but it wasn't enough to overcome Memphis' dominant performance. The game was broadcasted on ESPN and drew significant attention from fans and analysts alike.
Tulane has looked like the best G5 team all season and tonight's win at Memphis was big time. Remember, Tulane took Ole Miss deep into the 4th quarter with its backup QB.
St Thomas ties it again at 5 https://t.co/fTiruW19l0
21 unanswered for Tulane to take control of the AAC race by beating Memphis tonight. Willie Fritz keeps the Wave rolling.
Damn, Memphis DL with the nut shot
Memphis QB Seth Henigan began this game 1-of-10 passing with an interception. Now has 224 pass yards and 3 touchdowns, while getting back to 50% completions on the night. Some really impressive throws, too.
Memphis takes a 21-10 lead on Tulane with this beautiful lofted pass. 21 unanswered for the Tigers. https://t.co/kAGocWMkRQ
Shedro Louis with much needed 41-yard kickoff return to 45 for #Tulane. Veteran offense needs to get points on this series.
#Tulane D carved up to start third quarter. Make that three straight TD drives covering 241 yards for Memphis, and the Tigers have made it look easy.
Seth Henigan is the only FBS quarterback in the last 10 seasons to have 150 pass yards and 2 TD passes in a 1st half while completing fewer than 40% of his passes. The last to do it in any half was Jack Salopek last season in the 2nd half vs Eastern Michigan. https://t.co/7qB5M4XJXr
Quite the turnaround there. When Seth Henigan short-hopped a receiver on first down form the Memphis 11, #Tulane led 10-0 and had allowed 44 total yards. Tigers piled 151 yards from there while scoring back-to-back TDs featuring blown coverages and missed tackles.
#Tulane defense is breaking down on third downs. Memphis QB Seth Henigan is 4 for 4 for 110 yards and two scores on third down during last two drives. Suddenly, Wave trails 14-10 with 45 seconds left before halftime.
Blown assignment on offensive let blitzer right up the middle untouched to blow up that fourth-down #Tulane play.
Lance Robinson beaten on that TD pass. He put a good lick on Demeer Blankumsee, but he held on to the ball. #Tulane gave up big third-and-long completions twice on that Memphis drive.
Memphis QB Seth Henigan was 1 for 10 until that 21-yard completion.
Valentino Ambrosio hits from 26 yards out to give Tulane a 10-0 lead. https://t.co/yQeUdqGp2S
Valentino Ambrosio, who is money from anything under 45, knocks in 25-yard field goal to put #Tulane up 10-0. Memphis trailed Boise State 17-0 before rallying to win two weeks ago but faces stiffer challenge against Wave defense.
That was the first time neither #Tulane nor Memphis scored a touchdown on its opening possession when they faced each other since 2017. A lot of early scoring in this series.
After Yulkeith Brown slipped on jet sweep when he likely would have picked up first down, #Tulane picks up 1 yard on third-and-2 pass from Michael Pratt to Alex Bauman and punts on 3-and-out to start Memphis game.
Tulane fan hopes the Green Wave can climb back up the rankings https://t.co/tJPllQXgEv
Memphis fan has an idea of how the Tigers can stop Tulane tonight... these teams square off at 7pm ET on ESPN and it should be a good one! 🐯🌊 https://t.co/exkx9tq07w
Here's one stat where #Tulane is worse than any other team in the FBS: lost fumbles. The Wave has lost seven for a higher average per game than anyone else. With the emphasis Willie Fritz puts on ball security, that will need to change ... or else.