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Tulane forces six turnovers in 31-17 win over Memphis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 3:24 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Tulane forces six turnovers in 31-17 win over Memphis

Summary

Tulane defeated Memphis 31-17 on Friday night, forcing six turnovers in the game. TJ Smith returned an interception 76 yards for a touchdown just before halftime. Freshman Trace Johnson, in his first collegiate start, threw for 165 yards and one touchdown. Memphis took an early lead with a field goal and a long touchdown from Stonka Burnside before Tulane rallied. The Green Wave will next face UTSA on October 24, while Memphis hosts East Carolina on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Tulane forces six turnovers, the most since 2013.
•Trace Johnson completes 11 of 21 passes for 165 yards.
•TJ Smith's pick-6 came on the final play of the first half.
•Memphis led early with a field goal and long touchdown.
•Tulane's next game is against UTSA on October 24.

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3:24 AMYahoo Sports — TJ Smith has pick-6 as Tulane forces 6 turnovers in 31-17 victory over Memphis

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — TJ Smith returned an interception 76 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half, and Johnnie Daniels raced 48 yards for a score on a fourth-and-1 run with 1:34 remaining as Tulane forced six turnovers in a 31-17 victory over Memphis on Friday night.Freshman Trace Johnson completed 11 for 21 passes for 165 yards for Tulane (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) in his first collegiate start — with a touchdown pass and an interception.
— Yahoo Sports

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