Memphis is the highest ranked Group of Five team in both polls. The Tigers are back inside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium this weekend when they host the Green Wave of Tulane. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. with coverage available on ESPN.

Memphis has been effective running the ball and passing the ball this season. Now it's about putting everything together.

On Halloween night, Memphis handled the road environment with a fearless mindset, exorcising all ghosts and demons from their previous road hiccup in Birmingham. The Tigers wholly dominated Rice 38-14, remaining on track to qualify for their first American Conference Championship Game since 2019.

Wide receiver Cortez Braham has been absolutely essential for Memphis football this season. Here's what he has had to do to get here.

HOUSTON — Memphis football cruised to a 38-14 win over Rice to set up a massive conference game against Tulane. The Tigers (8-1, 4-1 American Conference) jumped out to an early lead Oct. 31 and dominated the Owls (4-5, 1-4), who couldn’t get anything going offensively until the game was effectively over late in the first half.

The first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released next week, and Memphis is offering a convincing case for inclusion, especially if it can become the American Conference champion.