Memphis at Tulane Week 7 College Football Matchup Memphis at Tulane Matchup - Week 7
Fri, Oct 16 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Benson Field at Yulman Stadium New Orleans, LA · Turf · 30,000 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Memphis
25
Tulane
26
P&R Line Tulane -0.5
P&R Total O/U 52
Confidence 55 Early Season
Matchup Prediction
Tulane has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tulane entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Tulane wins
Lean
Game Control
67.1%
Tulane wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Memphis 2026 Schedule
Memphis's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Memphis at UNLV+0
Sat 9/5Memphis vs Arkansas State-21.5
Sat 9/12Memphis at Boise State+0.5
Sat 9/19Memphis vs UT Martin-28.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/3Memphis at Charlotte-25
Sat 10/10Memphis vs UAB-24
Fri 10/16Memphis at Tulane+0.5
Thu 10/22Memphis vs East Carolina-3
Sat 10/31Memphis vs Army-8
— Bye Week —
Thu 11/12Memphis at South Florida+4
Sat 11/21Memphis at Navy-0.5
Fri 11/27Memphis vs Temple-12.5
Tulane 2026 Schedule
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulane at Duke+4
Sat 9/12Tulane vs South Alabama-18.5
Sat 9/19Tulane at Kansas State+5.5
Sat 9/26Tulane vs Southern Miss-16
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Tulane at Army-1
Fri 10/16Tulane vs Memphis-0.5
Sat 10/24Tulane vs UTSA-4
Fri 10/30Tulane at Charlotte-23.5
Sat 11/7Tulane vs Tulsa-10.5
Sat 11/14Tulane at Rice-17
Sat 11/21Tulane vs North Texas+0
Fri 11/27Tulane at South Florida+5.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Tulane PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Memphis #24
+0.410
Tulane #33
+0.412
Tulane Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Memphis #80
+0.481
Tulane #27
+0.752
Tulane Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Memphis #30
0.174
Tulane #52
0.165
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Memphis Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Memphis #23
+8.059
Tulane #54
+7.875
Memphis Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Memphis #40
+0.900
Tulane #34
+0.871
Memphis Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Memphis #60
70.6
Tulane #2
65.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tulane Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Memphis Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Memphis #55
3.2
Tulane #64
0.9
Offense Rating
Memphis #53
16.9
Tulane #83
14.5
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Memphis #54
13.7
Tulane #52
13.6
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tulane Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Memphis #72
0.67
Tulane #33
1.50
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Memphis #27
0.58
Tulane #122
1.21
Tulane +0.83
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Tulane Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Memphis #86
46.9
Tulane #42
61.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Memphis #68
37.9
Tulane #24
27.1
Tulane +14.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 67.1% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Memphis
Charles Huff #49
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Kevin Decker Yr 1 #51
DC Lance Guidry Yr 1 #47
Staff Rating
2.99 #49
Tulane
Will Hall #137
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Russ Callaway Yr 1 #67
DC Tayler Polk Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
1.80 #131
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself