Game summary for the Memphis-Tulane game in New Orleans, Dec. 5, 2020.

The Tigers won’t be competing for an AAC title, but there’s still the possibility of finishing on a high note.

Related: Memphis loses to Tulane —and its shot at AAC title game

Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21

The Tigers’ run game was quashed again, and Tulane’s freshman quarterback rose to the occasion.

Related: Box score: Tulane 35, Memphis 21

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Fans rode the wave of emotions as the Tigers tried to keep up with Tulane.

The rise of running back Asa Martin and zeroing in on a young Tulane quarterback could be part of the Tigers’ plan.

Former Memphis tight ends coach Will Hall is leading the Green Wave’s offense.

The Tigers' previous trip to New Orleans, in 2018, did not go well.

Leading rusher Dreke Clark is considered day-to-day after suffering an injury against Stephen F. Austin.

The Memphis defense was a primary reason why the Tigers won for the first time at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

With just four touchdowns allowed in the past three games, the Tigers’ defense is ramping up. Related article: Championship hopes alive after ugly win over Navy

University of Memphis’ defense bails out the offense, which had another difficult day on all fronts. Related article: Right on time: Memphis defense turns a corner with shutdown of Navy

Tweeters ranged from bored to irritated to perplexed at the Tigers’ lack of offense. 

The Tigers need to win to stay alive in the race for a berth in the AAC title game.

His dad taught the playbook, his mom the schoolbook, as the Memphis defensive back has taken it to a new level. 

From the return of Grizzlies television voice Pete Pranica to a successful waiver request, Memphis sports fans have plenty to be grateful for.

The Tigers’ offense knows it has to take advantage of every down against the Midshipmen’s ability to eat the clock.

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, La’Andre Thomas confirmed the rumors of him opting out of the season with a statement on his Twitter page.

The Tigers’ defensive staff has been working on strategies for months to deal with an offense used by few schools.

Memphis might not have two key playmakers because of injuries.

The Tigers have won 12 of the past 13 matchups against the Green Wave.

The redshirt sophomore played in 20 games the past two seasons. 

JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense. 

The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.

It wasn’t the biggest win of the season for Memphis football. But it was a joyous day just the same.