Overview
- Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said QB Brendon Lewis, injured late against Rice, remains a game-time decision based on whether he gives the team its best chance to win.
- Memphis enters 8-1 (4-1 American) off a 38-14 win at Rice, while Tulane is 6-2 (3-1) after a 48-26 loss at UTSA.
- Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff leads the Green Wave in passing and rushing and was intercepted twice by UTSA in the most recent game.
- The matchup will shape the American race and Group of Five playoff positioning, with Memphis identified in the initial CFP rankings as the top non-power conference team.
- The game is at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on ESPN, with Anish Shroff, Andre Ware and Paul Carcaterra on the call; odds list Memphis around -3.5 with a total near 54.5.