In October of 2023, Tulane rallied from an 11-point third-quarter deficit to win at Memphis 31-21 in the midst of an incredible string of success on the road.

Oddsmakers do not expect a repeat performance on Friday night (8 p.m., ESPN).

Coming off its first road loss in a regular-season American Conference contest since a season-ending trip to Memphis in 2021, the Green Wave (6-2, 3-1) is a 6-point underdog to the Tigers (8-1, 4-1). It is the first time the Wave has not been favored in league play since the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2022, when it was a 1-point underdog at Cincinnati 24 league games ago.

The point spread is understandable. Memphis has won 11 in a row at home dating to the start of 2024, including a dramatic 34-31 fourth-quarter comeback against then-No. 18 South

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