{
  "id": 15107703,
  "title": "Turnovers and missed opportunities lead to Memphis’ second loss of the year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/turnovers-and-missed-opportunities-lead-to-memphis-second-loss-of-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/turnovers-missed-opportunities-lead-memphis-030925321.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Memphis fell to Tulane 31-17 on Friday night, marking the team's second loss of the season. The Tigers turned the ball over six times and missed several scoring chances throughout the game. Charles Huff's team struggled in the first half, recording only 195 total offensive yards and scoring just twice in the first two quarters. Huff's offense managed a 3-0 lead in the first quarter after a successful drive, but they faltered after that. Marcus Stokes fumbled on the second drive, squandering a five-play opportunity. The Tigers' defense forced three straight three-and-outs, but Memphis couldn't capitalize on many of those stops. Memphis opened the second quarter with a 76-yard pass to Stonka Burnside, taking a 10-3 lead. However, the Tigers' offense lost its composure after that. Stokes fumbled again, and Manny Covey added a third fumble. Stokes committed a pick-six as time expired in the first half. In the second half, Tulane's offense gained confidence behind rookie Trace Johnson, scoring on three straight drives before the pick-six to take a 23-10 halftime lead. The Tigers started the second half with the ball and put together a 12-play, 72-yard drive, but failed to convert on a fourth down. Stokes' throw tipped off a receiver's hand and was intercepted by Kevin Adams III. The defense forced two punts and a missed field goal in the following quarters. Memphis finally found the end zone in the fourth quarter when Stokes connected with Jemyri Davis for the team's second touchdown, but Will Hall's 48-yard touchdown run sealed the deal. Memphis finished with 482 total yards but turned the ball over five times, going 2-for-5 in the red zone and 2-for-11 on third downs. Stokes completed 20 of 37 passes for 306 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Burnside led the offense with 151 yards and a touchdown on seven catches, while Jaylin Carter added 124 yards on 22 attempts. Tulane's Johnson finished with 165 yards and a touchdown on seven catches, and the team ran for 151 yards and a rushing touchdown. With the loss, Memphis dropped to 5-2 on the year and 2-1 in conference play. The team returns to Memphis for a home game against East Carolina next Thursday.",
  "summary": "Memphis lost its second game of the season Friday night in New Orleans to Tulane. Charles Huff’s team turned the ball over six times and missed opportunity after opportunity to suffer a 31-17 loss in the Big Easy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}