Memphis becomes bowl eligible with a win over Tulane
Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield congratulates linebacker JJ Russell after Memphis' 33-28 win over Tulane in the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Tulane's wide receiver Shae Wyatt is smothered by Memphis defenders Rodney Owens and JJ Russell in the first quarter of the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III goes up for a pass as Tulane cornerback Jaylon Monroe pulls on his arm in the final plays of the first half of this year's final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Rodrigues Clark crosses over the goal line in the first half to tie up the score with Tulane 14-14 in the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.(Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis freshman quarterback Seth Henigan passes in the contest with Tulane in the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Memphis held on to win 33-28. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis defensive end Wardalis Ducksworth signals Memphis’ ball after a fumble by Tulane in the fourth quarter of the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Memphis held on to win 33-28. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis wide receiver Eddie Lewis avoids a tackle by Tulane's Larry Brooks on the 10 yard line on his way to scoring a touchdown in the Memphis win over Tulane 33-28 on the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Memphis wide receiver Koby Drake snags a short pass by Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan in the first half of the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Tulane's defensive back Jadon Canady defends. Memphis held on to win 33-28. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Asa Martin is knocked out on the 1/2 yard after his reception late in the third quarter in Memphis' 33-28 win over Tulane in the final regular season game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The Green Wave’s turnovers in the second half bolstered the Tigers’ efforts on senior day.
Topics
Memphis Football Memphis vs. Tulane AAC college football 2021 college football Ryan SilverfieldFrank Bonner II
Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.