Tulane Green Wave Overcomes Memphis Tigers at Yulman Stadium in Football Showdown
The Tulane Green Wave, with a record of 12-2, hosted the Memphis Tigers, standing at 7-6, in a game that concluded with the home team securing a victory by a score of 38-28.
At Yulman Stadium, the Tulane Green Wave delivered an impressive performance against the visiting Memphis Tigers. The home team's offense was on full display as they amassed a total of 344 yards. The rushing attack contributed significantly to this tally with 186 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. The longest rush was capped at 22 yards, showcasing their ability to break through for significant gains.
The passing game also played its part efficiently; Tulane's quarterback completed 20 out of 29 attempts for a total of 158 yards and one touchdown pass. This included a long completion of 30 yards which highlighted their aerial threat capability. Remarkably, Tulane maintained perfect efficiency in both red zone and goal-to-go situations – converting all five red zone opportunities into scores.
Special teams had their moment too when Tulane returned one punt for an electrifying touchdown covering an exceptional distance of 90 yards – contributing to their non-offensive scoring plays.
Defensively, the Green Wave stood tall by recording two sacks and intercepting two passes from the opposition while recovering one fumble as well. These takeaways were crucial in halting any momentum that the Tigers tried to build throughout the contest.
Despite being outscored by Memphis in both third (14 points) and fourth quarters (14 points), it was Tulane's explosive start that set them apart early on. They dominated from kickoff with an impressive first quarter lead by scoring three touchdowns (21 points) followed by adding another two touchdowns (14 points) before halftime.
As fans look ahead after celebrating this victory, they can mark their calendars for when Tulane will face off against Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium on November fifth at four o'clock PM Central Time Zone. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on ESPNU for those who wish to follow along as it unfolds.