Green Wave's CFP Hopes for Memphis vs. Tulane Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Tulane should care about this game or not. (Excuse me for that awful first sentence.)

It does not matter because next week they play Army in the AAC Championship. For that, it would not be crazy to rest everyone, but this is very important.

Now it is about how it looks. Clear out Memphis, beat Army badly, and go 11-2. Then, hope Boise State makes a mistake somewhere so the CFP committee likes the Green Wave more. There are many ways to make the playoffs, but Tulane looks great to begin with.

Memphis was more likely to win the AAC, but a loss to UTSA a few weeks ago changed that. It can now go to the bowl, and it wants to be the spoiler.

Memphis vs Tulane: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
How To Watch: ESPN
Venue: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA
Teams: Tulane (9-2), Memphis (9-2)

Why Memphis Will Win

Tiger’s running game is on fire.

In four of the last five games, it went over 200 yards, and the passing game has been there to keep things even.

The team does a great job of mixing flashy runs with lots of takeaways. Seven times this season, the Tigers have forced more than one turnover, and

Why Tulane Will Win

Tulane always does the right thing.

The team has only turned the ball over three times in the last eight games, and penalties do not bother them much. They will not beat themselves. Yes, Memphis forces a lot of turnovers—21 so far this season. Tulane has put 20 on them.

Memphis does have a great running game. They are even better now that they have rushed for 200 yards or more in seven of their last eight games. And…

Memphis vs Tulane: Who Will Win?

Memphis is great when it comes to battling for the ball. It is seventh in the country, great at keeping the time, and…

You can also do that better at Tulane. The Green Wave will be able to control the story a little better at home because they are No. 1 in college football in time of possession.