University of Memphis Athletics
NOTES: Memphis Heads to New Orleans to Face No. 25/25 Tulane
Oct 20, 2022 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis will head to New Orleans to face the No. 25/25-ranked Tulane Green Wave on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.
SETTING THE SCENE
• Last Saturday, the Tigers fell on the road in four overtimes at East Carolina, 47-45. Quarterback Seth Henigan had over 400 yards passing for the fourth time in his career, while both Joseph Scates and Caden Prieskorn had over 100 yards receiving.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 11 of their last 12 games, piling up 25 takeaways over that span. The team has a +9 turnover margin over that stretch.
• Memphis posted a record of 6-6 last season, earning the program's eighth-straight bowl appearance.
• The Tigers were named the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl Champions after Hawai'i was unable to participate.
• The eight-consecutive bowls streak is tied for the eighth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
SCOUTING TULANE
• Tulane comes into Saturday's game ranked No. 25 in the nation in both the Associated Press and AFCA Coaches Poll with a 6-1 record on the season overall and a 3-0 mark in AAC play.
• Tulane's only loss this year came in New Orleans to Southern Miss, 27-24, on Sept. 24.
• The Green Wave are ranked seventh in the NCAA in fewest penalties (4.29), 11th in scoring defense (15.9), 17th in total defense (299.1).
• Prior to the season, Tulane was picked to finish seventh in the AAC in a poll conducted of the media.
• In 2021, the Green Wave posted a record of 2-10 on the season overall and a mark of 1-7 in the AAC. Tulane's two wins came against Morgan State and South Florida.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and Tulane on Saturday will mark the 39th all-time game between the two programs dating back to 1954.
• The Tigers hold the edge in the all-time series against the Green Wave, 24-13-1, but Tulane holds the advantage in New Orleans, 11-9-1.
• The two teams have alternated gone back-and-forth in the last five contests, with each team winning at home. The Tigers' last win in New Orleans came back in 2016.
• Last season, Memphis defeated Tulane, 33-28, to become bowl eligible for the eighth-straight season.
• Quarterback Seth Henigan was outstanding, completing 27-of-42 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns, while defensively the Tigers forced four Green Wave turnovers.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 75 victories since 2014, tying for 11th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 75 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 15th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 75-35 (.682) mark.
RANKED OPPONENTS
• Saturday's game at No. 25/25 Tulane will mark the third opponent for Memphis this season that has been ranked at some point during the year.
• Houston was ranked No. 24/25 in the preseason and Mississippi State is currently ranked No. 24/24 in the polls.
• The Tigers' next opponent, UCF, is currently receiving votes in both national polls.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 11 of the last 12 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 17 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in eight of the last 11 contests.
BEST AGAINST THE BEST
• Since 2012, Memphis has posted a record of 8-13 (.381) against top-25 ranked opponents.
• The winning percentage is the best mark for any non-Power 5 team in the country.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 18 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks sixth all-time in passing yards (5,246), passing touchdowns (37), career completions (388) and seventh in career attempts (628).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 18 games he's played for the Tigers.
HOWARD NAMED AAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
• At East Carolina on Oct. 15, kicker Chris Howard connected on all three of his field goal attempts, hitting from 23, 40 and 46 yards out, to earn AAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
• For the season, Howard is a perfect, 14-of-14 on field goal attempts and 25-of-26 on PATs.
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn is tied for the nation's lead amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns and is tied for 13th amongst all positions.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is third in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 10th in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 26th in the nation with seven rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard is tied for first for first in the country in field goal percentage (1.000), ranks second in field goals per game (1.0) and seventh in total points scored (67).
• Punter Joe Doyle ranks second in the NCAA in punting (48.2).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in 14 statistical categories.
• Memphis ranks third in the nation in net punting (44.14), fifth in red-zone offense (.970), seventh in defensive touchdowns (2), 13th in turnover margin (+7) and turnovers gained (13), 14th in passes intercepted (9), 17th in fewest interceptions thrown (3), 18th in fewest penalties per game (4.86), 19th in fewest turnovers lost (6), 23rd in fewest penalty yards per game (42.14) and 25th in fewest penalties (34) and punt return defense (4.12).
• The Tigers, along with most of the country, are tied for first in blocked kicks allowed (0) and blocked punts allowed (0).
• Memphis leads the AAC in net punting (44.14), red-zone offense (.970), turnover margin (+7), turnovers gained (13), turnovers lost (6), passes intercepted (9) and fewest interceptions thrown (3). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in defensive touchdowns scored (2).
PRIESKORN, SCATES ECLPISE 100 YARDS AT EAST CAROLINA
• Both tight end Caden Prieskorn and wide receiver Joseph Scates eclipsed 100 receiving yards in the team's four overtime setback at East Carolina on Oct. 15.
• Scates had five receptions for a career-high 112 yards and a touchdown, while Prieskorn also had a career-high with 104 yards and six catches.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
SETTING THE SCENE
• Last Saturday, the Tigers fell on the road in four overtimes at East Carolina, 47-45. Quarterback Seth Henigan had over 400 yards passing for the fourth time in his career, while both Joseph Scates and Caden Prieskorn had over 100 yards receiving.
• The Tigers have forced at least one turnover in 11 of their last 12 games, piling up 25 takeaways over that span. The team has a +9 turnover margin over that stretch.
• Memphis posted a record of 6-6 last season, earning the program's eighth-straight bowl appearance.
• The Tigers were named the EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl Champions after Hawai'i was unable to participate.
• The eight-consecutive bowls streak is tied for the eighth-best in the nation and is the best among all non-Power 5 programs.
SCOUTING TULANE
• Tulane comes into Saturday's game ranked No. 25 in the nation in both the Associated Press and AFCA Coaches Poll with a 6-1 record on the season overall and a 3-0 mark in AAC play.
• Tulane's only loss this year came in New Orleans to Southern Miss, 27-24, on Sept. 24.
• The Green Wave are ranked seventh in the NCAA in fewest penalties (4.29), 11th in scoring defense (15.9), 17th in total defense (299.1).
• Prior to the season, Tulane was picked to finish seventh in the AAC in a poll conducted of the media.
• In 2021, the Green Wave posted a record of 2-10 on the season overall and a mark of 1-7 in the AAC. Tulane's two wins came against Morgan State and South Florida.
INSIDE THE SERIES
• The meeting between Memphis and Tulane on Saturday will mark the 39th all-time game between the two programs dating back to 1954.
• The Tigers hold the edge in the all-time series against the Green Wave, 24-13-1, but Tulane holds the advantage in New Orleans, 11-9-1.
• The two teams have alternated gone back-and-forth in the last five contests, with each team winning at home. The Tigers' last win in New Orleans came back in 2016.
• Last season, Memphis defeated Tulane, 33-28, to become bowl eligible for the eighth-straight season.
• Quarterback Seth Henigan was outstanding, completing 27-of-42 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns, while defensively the Tigers forced four Green Wave turnovers.
ONE OF THE ELITE PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
• Memphis has posted 75 victories since 2014, tying for 11th-most in the nation during that stretch.
• The 75 wins are the most among American Athletic Conference schools during that span.
• The Tigers also rank 15th in the country in winning percentage dating back to 2014 with their 75-35 (.682) mark.
RANKED OPPONENTS
• Saturday's game at No. 25/25 Tulane will mark the third opponent for Memphis this season that has been ranked at some point during the year.
• Houston was ranked No. 24/25 in the preseason and Mississippi State is currently ranked No. 24/24 in the polls.
• The Tigers' next opponent, UCF, is currently receiving votes in both national polls.
FORCING TURNOVERS
• Dating back to the 2021 season, Memphis has forced at least one turnover in 11 of the last 12 games.
• Over that stretch, the Tigers have totaled 17 interceptions and eight fumbles.
• Memphis has forced multiple turnovers in eight of the last 11 contests.
BEST AGAINST THE BEST
• Since 2012, Memphis has posted a record of 8-13 (.381) against top-25 ranked opponents.
• The winning percentage is the best mark for any non-Power 5 team in the country.
HENIGAN IN THE RECORD BOOKS
• In just 18 career games, quarterback Seth Henigan has moved into the Memphis record books.
• The sophomore ranks sixth all-time in passing yards (5,246), passing touchdowns (37), career completions (388) and seventh in career attempts (628).
• Henigan has also thrown for at least one touchdown in all 18 games he's played for the Tigers.
HOWARD NAMED AAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
• At East Carolina on Oct. 15, kicker Chris Howard connected on all three of his field goal attempts, hitting from 23, 40 and 46 yards out, to earn AAC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
• For the season, Howard is a perfect, 14-of-14 on field goal attempts and 25-of-26 on PATs.
TIGER PLAYERS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Tight end Caden Prieskorn is tied for the nation's lead amongst all tight ends with six receiving touchdowns and is tied for 13th amongst all positions.
• Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens is third in the country with his two fumble recoveries.
• Defensive back Quindell Johnson ranks 10th in the NCAA in interceptions with three.
• Running back Brandon Thomas is 26th in the nation with seven rushing touchdowns.
• Kicker Chris Howard is tied for first for first in the country in field goal percentage (1.000), ranks second in field goals per game (1.0) and seventh in total points scored (67).
• Punter Joe Doyle ranks second in the NCAA in punting (48.2).
MEMPHIS IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
• Entering Saturday's game, the Tigers rank in the top-25 nationally in 14 statistical categories.
• Memphis ranks third in the nation in net punting (44.14), fifth in red-zone offense (.970), seventh in defensive touchdowns (2), 13th in turnover margin (+7) and turnovers gained (13), 14th in passes intercepted (9), 17th in fewest interceptions thrown (3), 18th in fewest penalties per game (4.86), 19th in fewest turnovers lost (6), 23rd in fewest penalty yards per game (42.14) and 25th in fewest penalties (34) and punt return defense (4.12).
• The Tigers, along with most of the country, are tied for first in blocked kicks allowed (0) and blocked punts allowed (0).
• Memphis leads the AAC in net punting (44.14), red-zone offense (.970), turnover margin (+7), turnovers gained (13), turnovers lost (6), passes intercepted (9) and fewest interceptions thrown (3). Additionally, the Tigers rank second in the AAC in defensive touchdowns scored (2).
PRIESKORN, SCATES ECLPISE 100 YARDS AT EAST CAROLINA
• Both tight end Caden Prieskorn and wide receiver Joseph Scates eclipsed 100 receiving yards in the team's four overtime setback at East Carolina on Oct. 15.
• Scates had five receptions for a career-high 112 yards and a touchdown, while Prieskorn also had a career-high with 104 yards and six catches.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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