The Memphis Tigers (5-1) visit the Tulane Green Wave (2-3) on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at MEM -7 with a total of 53.5; moneylines are Memphis -250 · Tulane +205. Below is our Memphis vs Tulane preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Memphis vs Tulane Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Memphis at Tulane |
| Records | Memphis 5-1 · Tulane 2-3 |
| Spread | MEM -7 |
| Moneyline | Memphis -250 · Tulane +205 |
| Total | 53.5 |
| Venue | Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Memphis: HC Charles Huff, OC Kevin Decker / David Weeks · Tulane: HC Will Hall, OC Russ Callaway |
Memphis Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Memphis Tigers are 5-1 overall, 2-0 in American play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 27-21 at UNLV; Sep 5 — W 42-24 vs Arkansas State; Sep 12 — L 38-20 at Boise State; Sep 19 — W 45-21 vs UT Martin; Oct 3 — W 59-8 at Charlotte; Oct 10 — W 38-13 vs UAB. Most recently, Memphis beat UAB 38-13 at home. Through 6 games, Memphis is averaging 38.5 points scored and 20.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Charles Huff (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Kevin Decker / David Weeks. Defensive coordinator: Lance Guidry.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Marcus Stokes (QB) — 101/144, 1,535 yards, 16 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jaylin Carter (RB) — 89 carries, 645 yards, 8 TD
- Receiving leader: Hunter Tipton (TE) — 19 receptions, 367 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Elijah Kinsler (DL) — 4.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Mike Montgomery (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 38.5 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.8 points per game; Marcus Stokes’s passing volume (1,535 yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to Yulman Stadium.
Tulane Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Tulane Green Wave are 2-3 overall, 0-1 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 17-3 at Duke; Sep 12 — W 28-24 vs South Alabama; Sep 19 — L 31-20 at Kansas State; Sep 26 — W 24-21 vs Southern Miss; Oct 10 — L 20-17 at Army. Most recently, Tulane lost to Army 20-17 on the road. Through 5 games, Tulane is averaging 18.4 points scored and 22.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Will Hall (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Russ Callaway. Defensive coordinators: Nate Fuqua / Tayler Polk.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Kadin Semonza (QB) — 64/119, 804 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Maurice Turner (RB) — 26 carries, 277 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Destyn Hill (WR) — 17 receptions, 223 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Makai Williams (LB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Dickson Agu (LB) — 46 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Kadin Semonza (64/119, 804 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT). Questions: An offense averaging 18.4 points per game; the response to a 20-17 loss at Army.
How to Watch Memphis vs Tulane
- Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.