Desrosiers Scores 3 TDs as Memphis Tops No. 18 Tulane 34–24 to End the Green Wave’s Faint CFP Hopes

Memphis running back Greg Desrosiers Jr., right, takes a reception into the end zone against Tulane defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Peter Forest/AP Photo

NEW ORLEANS—Greg Desrosiers Jr. caught two scoring passes and ran for a touchdown, and Memphis defeated No. 18 Tulane 34–24 on Thursday night to end the Green Wave’s long-shot bid for a berth in the College Football Playoff.

While Tulane (9–3, 7–1 American Athletic) was not likely to make the new 12-team CFP, it had to win its regular-season finale and next week’s conference title game to have a chance.