MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — 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.

Tulane (7-2, 4-1 American Athletic Conference) survived a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt as the Tigers fought back from a 21-point third-quarter deficit.

Memphis (8-2, 4-2) was unable to convert on fourth-and-8 from the Tulane 35 with two minutes remaining, ending its chances along with its 11-game home winning streak.

“I’m so proud of our guys for their resiliency,” said Tulane coach Jon Sumrall. “It was so cool to see how our guys responded (after last week’s loss at Texas-San Antonio). Bad things are going to happen sometimes. You jus

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