Memphis offense shines in 47-17 victory over Tulane
University of Memphis linebacker Thomas Pickens (40) celebrates after intercepting a Tulane pass during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Antonio Gibson is taken down by Tulane's Willie Langham during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defensive back T.J. Carter trips up Tulane's P.J. Hall during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Calvin Austin III (bottom) celebrates a touchdown with Damonte Coxie and Antonio Gibson (left) during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis quarterback Brady White (right) shuffles the ball to running back Kylan Watkins during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan dodges a University of Memphis tackle during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell dodges Tulane defenders during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis linebacker Thomas Pickens (40) celebrates after intercepting a Tulane pass during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defenders Bryce Huff (55) and T.J. Carter (2) take down Tulane's quarterback Justin McMillan for a sack during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis tight end Joey Magnifico coasts in for a touchdown against Tulane during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis' Chris Claybrooks dodges Tulane defenders on a punt return during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis linebacker Thomas Pickens (40) celebrates after intercepting a Tulane pass during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis defenders Everitt Cunningham (5) and Jonathan Wilson (38) celebrate after taking down Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan for a loss of yards during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell celebrates after running in for a touchdown during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis receiver Antonio Gibson regains his footing after a reception during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Referees review a disputed pass play on the field during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
University of Memphis Head Coach Mike Norvell talks to one of the referees on the field during the Tigers game on Oct. 19, 2019, against the Green Wave at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The Memphis Tigers offense showed what they can do when they "own the football" in their 47-17 win over the Tulane Green Wave.
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Brady White Kenneth Gainwell Mike Norvell Tulane Green Wave University of Memphis footballJonah Jordan
Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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