2026 Week 7 Preview: Memphis Tigers @ Tulane Green Wave
New coaches, old grudges and a Friday night house call. An American rivalry kicks off in New Orleans.
Memphis Tigers are set to host Tulane Green Wave in Week 7 of the season, with the game scheduled for October 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tigers hold a 5-1 record, including a perfect 2-0 in the American conference, while the Green Wave sit at 2-3 with a 0-1 record in the American conference. Tulane has won four of the last six matchups between the teams, with their last meeting ending in a 38-32 victory for Tulane on November 7, 2025.
Memphis aims to bring an offense averaging over 500 yards per game to New Orleans, while Tulane brings a nine-game home winning streak and recent struggles that have left their opponents questioning their recent fortunes. Memphis is ranked among the top offenses in the country, averaging 247 rushing yards per game and converting 49.3% of their third downs. Their secondary is led by safeties Jack Tchienchou and Kevin Adams III, who have had difficulty creating turnovers in previous encounters.
Tulane's offensive output, on the other hand, is more modest, averaging 18.4 points and 333.4 yards per game. Their leading rushers, Jaylin Lucas and Maurice Turner, have posted impressive performances against strong opponents, including an 80-yard touchdown run against South Alabama and a 200-yard game against Southern Miss. The Green Wave's quarterback, Kadin Semonza, has been solid, completing 53.8% of his passes for 804 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.
With both teams bringing different strengths and challenges, Friday's game promises to be an intriguing matchup.
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