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Tulane Beats No. 22 Memphis 38-32 to Stay in Contention for the Group of 5 Spot in CFP
Tulane scored 35 first-half points and held off a Memphis comeback to improve to 7-2 with their fourth 4-1 conference record in school history.
- With under two minutes to play, Jake Retzlaff, Tulane quarterback, ran for the game-deciding first down to seal Tulane football team's 38-32 win at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7.
- Tulane built a big first‑half lead, scoring 35 points with Jake Retzlaff accounting for four touchdowns, the first Tulane QB to do so since Ryan Griffin in 2012.
- Statistically, Tulane outgained Memphis 457-435 overall and led 125-87 rushing, while its defense totaled six sacks and one forced turnover.
- The win moves Tulane football team to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in American Conference play, while Coach Jon Sumrall improved to 14-3 against conference teams.
- Next, Tulane returns home on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. to host Florida Atlantic, riding a team trend of seven consecutive close wins and Jake Retzlaff has reached 10 rushing touchdowns this season.
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Tulane beats No. 22 Memphis 38-32 to stay in contention for the Group of 5 spot in CFP
Jake Retzlaff threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns and Tulane held off No. 22 Memphis 38-32 on Friday night to stay in contention for the Group of Five’s spot in the College Football Playoff and dash the Tigers’ hopes.
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