Memphis vs Tulane Prediction 10/16/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Oct 10, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Marcus Stokes (2) runs with the ball against the UAB Blazers during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Memphis Tigers
Tulane Green Wave
Team Records
5-1
2-3
Spread
-7 -105
+7 -115
Moneyline
-270
+220
Total
Over 55.5 (-112)
Under 55.5 (-108)
Where
Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA
When
Friday, October 16, 2026
Time
07:30 PM EDT
TV
ESPN
The Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave meet in week 7 college football action from Yulman Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave Prediction.
Memphis Tigers Recap
The Memphis Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 38-13 win over UAB last time out to sit at 5-1 this season. After this game, Memphis will head home for a game against East Carolina.
Tigers Win 3rd In A Row
Marcus Stokes has thrown for 1,535 yards, 16 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 70.1% passing while Jaylin Carter leads Memphis in rushing with 645 yards and 8 touchdowns. Manny Covey sits behind Carter on the ground with 265 yards. Hunter Tipton leads the Tigers in receiving with 367 yards and 19 catches along with 5 touchdowns, while Jermane Hayes trails with 245 yards and 23 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Mike Montgomery has a team-high 37 tackles while Memphis’s defense as a whole has combined for 15 sacks and 6 interceptions.
Tulane Green Wave Recap
The Tulane Green Wave come into this game looking to bounce back from a 20-17 loss at the hands of Army last time out to sit at 2-3 this season. After this game, Tulane will take on UTSA at home.
Green Wave Looking For Consistency
Kadin Semonza has thrown for 804 yards, 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 53.8% passing while Maurice Turner leads Tulane in rushing with 277 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jaylin Lucas sits behind Turner on the ground with 243 yards and a touchdown. Destyn Hill leads the Green Wave in receiving with 223 yards and 17 catches along with a touchdown, while Anthony Brown-Stephens trails with 170 yards and 13 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Dickson Agu has a team-high 46 tackles while Tulane’s defense as a whole has combined for 6 sacks and no interceptions.
Memphis Tigers @ Tulane Green Wave Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
Tulane has won 21 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Yulman Stadium.
Memphis has lost three of its last four games at Yulman Stadium.
The underdog has covered the spread in each of Tulane’s last six games at Yulman Stadium.
Memphis has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games at Yulman Stadium.
Tulane has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against Memphis.
The home team has won the first half in seven of Tulane’s last eight games.
Why the Memphis Tigers will win
Tulane has lost each of its last 19 October games as an underdog.
Memphis has won 10 of its last 11 games in October.
Tulane has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
The road team has covered the spread in each of Tulane’s last four games.
Tulane has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Memphis has won the first quarter in four of its last five road games in October.
Total Points Facts
Eight of Tulane’s last nine October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Six of Memphis’ last seven road games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Tulane Green Wave Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 7, Maurice Turner leads Tulane for touchdowns (3) this season.
Memphis Tigers Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 7, Dylan Smith ranks T4th amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
Tulane ranks 138th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (76).
Tulane ranks 137th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:26).
Memphis ranks T4th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (64.7).
Memphis ranks 7th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (12.2).
Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave Prediction
I’m on Memphis here. It’s a big number for the Tigers, but the Tigers are also the only team in this matchup that has something to play for at this point as Tulane is just searching for bowl eligibility but I don’t think they have the horses to get there at the end of the day. I’m looking for a convincing win for Memphis to keep their name in the ring for the college football playoff. Give me Memphis.
