Tulane Upsets Memphis 31-17 Behind Six Takeaways, Including Smith's 76-Yard Pick-Six
Tulane upset Memphis 31-17 on Friday night, Oct. 16, at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Memphis committed six turnovers - three interceptions and three lost fumbles - its most in a game since 2006, with quarterback Marcus Stokes throwing three interceptions and losing two fumbles. On the final play of the first half, Tulane defensive back T.J. Smith intercepted Stokes and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown and a 23-10 halftime lead.
True freshman Trace Johnson made his first career start for Tulane, throwing for 165 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown to Destyn Hill that gave the Green Wave their first lead at 13-10. Johnnie Daniels sealed the win with a 48-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-1 in the final two minutes. Memphis outgained Tulane 488-325, with Jaylen Carter rushing for 135 yards and Stonka Burnside catching seven passes for 151 yards, but the turnovers decided the game.
Memphis, a seven-point favorite, fell to 5-2 (2-1 American) with its playoff hopes taking a major hit. Tulane improved to 3-3 (1-1). (GSM, based on reporting by the Memphis Commercial Appeal and Memphis Athletics)
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