Memphis is trying to stop the bleeding that is currently a three-game losing streak after blowing double-digit leads in two of those games.

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson had his first receiving touchdown of the season and his third score overall this year. 

Billy J. “Spook” Murphy is the winningest football coach in program history and also served as the Tigers’ athletic director for 15 years. 

The Tigers need to sort several issues out heading into the bye week, and the special teams' problems should be near the top of the list.

Memphis fought back to lose by 10 to Tulane Saturday. Yes, it was gallant. But is it all Tiger fans can expect?

The Memphis Tigers fall behind by 35 and lose their third straight game.

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Box Score: Tulane 38, Memphis 28

Box score for Saturday’s NCAA college football game between the Memphis Tigers and the Tulane Green Wave from New Orleans.

Tulane is allowing only 15.9 points per game and is one of the best in the country in limiting plays of at least 30 yards. 

Former Tiger DeAngelo Williams says the expectation to win is much higher than it was when he was playing. 

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The Tigers haven’t won at Tulane without rushing for over 150 yards since beating the Green Wave 33-17 with 76 rushing yards in 2011.

After dropping two straight conference games, the Memphis Tigers are hoping to get back on track against a tough Tulane team. 

Glenn Rogers Sr. will be an honorary captain for Memphis at the game, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. scored his second touchdown of the season while Eagles kicker Jake Elliott kicked his longest field goal of the year. 

Memphis safety Quindell Johnson has always played alongside his best friend and twin brother Kendell. That bond remains strong today. 

Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield explained the play call in double overtime and walked through the referees’ process on the ECU catch late in the fourth quarter. 

A week after blowing a 19-point lead to lose to Houston, Memphis blew a 17-point lead to lose to East Carolina. This is becoming a dispiriting — and damning — trend. 

Box score from the American Athletic Conference football game between the Memphis Tigers and East Carolina Pirates.

For the second straight season, Memphis falls to East Carolina in overtime.

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Box score: East Carolina 47, Memphis 45 (4 OT)

One of the best red zone offenses in the country based on conversion percentage is clashing against one of the best red zone defenses in the country Saturday night when the Tigers take on the Pirates.

Asa Martin’s versatility has always helped the Tigers in the back end of the season. Memphis could use that extra production during this tough three-game stretch. 

Fans can buy apparel of their favorite Memphis football player and a percentage of sales goes straight to the athlete. 

Cowboys running back Tony Pollard had his longest run of the season when he broke for a 57-yard touchdown to help Dallas defeat the Rams.

The late-game collapse has fans wondering if the Tigers can recover from such a demoralizing loss. Head coach Ryan Silverfield believes they can. 

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Kickoff time is set for the Tigers’ Oct. 22 game against Tulane in New Orleans, which will be aired on ESPN2 or ESPNU. 

The challenge moving forward is to figure out how to put together a complete game before the chance to capitalize on a wide-open American Athletic Conference gets wasted with another mediocre season.