Tulane defeats Memphis 31-17 as turnovers and defense decide game
Tulane beat the Memphis Tigers 31-17 at Yulman Stadium, with turnovers and a strong defense giving the Bulldogs a decisive edge.
Key points
- Tulane won 31-17 over Memphis at Yulman Stadium.
- Memphis turned the ball over six times, five by quarterback Marcus Stokes.
- Tulane’s defense forced the turnovers and recorded seven sacks.
- Memphis fell to a 5-2 overall record and 2-1 in conference play.
- Head coach Will Hall called a successful fourth‑down play in the fourth quarter.
Tulane defeated the Memphis Tigers 31-17 on Oct. 16 at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans.
The loss moved Memphis to a 5-2 overall record and 2-1 in American Athletic Conference play.
Memphis turned the ball over six times, five of which were by quarterback Marcus Stokes.
Tulane’s defense forced those turnovers and recorded seven sacks on the Tigers.
Memphis opened the game with a 3‑0 lead less than five minutes into the first quarter.
Tulane responded with a 56‑yard field goal to tie the game at 3‑3.
Memphis then reclaimed a 10‑3 lead with its only first‑half touchdown.
Late in the fourth quarter, Tulane protected a six‑point lead after a successful fourth‑down play called by head coach Will Hall.
After the defeat, Memphis head coach Charles Huff addressed the loss.
Your questions, answered
How did Tulane win against Memphis?
Tulane’s defense forced six turnovers and recorded seven sacks, while the offense capitalized on those opportunities to win 31-17.
What was the impact on Memphis’s record?
The loss moved Memphis to a 5-2 overall record and 2-1 in American Athletic Conference play.
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