Tulane vs. Memphis 2nd Quarter

The first half will come to an end as Scelfo takes a knee. The Wave have played fairly well thus far. Their passing game will have to come along to take some of the pressure of Forte in the second half.

0:39 Tulane brings the blitz but Hankins stands strong and completes it to Earnest Williams. Shoddy tackling by the Wave secondary and Williams is able to run into the end zone for a Tigers touchdown.

Memphis 14 Tulane 13

1:01 Hankins completes yet another short screen pass for a 4 yard gain. They will have a 3rd and 6 from the Wave 47 after the timeout.

1:24 Scelfo's pass is interecepted by Alton Starr. In Scelfo's defense, the offensive line didn't give him much time. The Tigers have a first down just short of midfield

1:34 Hankins pass is incomplete on third down. A good stand by the Wave defense and they will have one more opportunity on offense before halftime

2:17 Hankins passes it complete to Doss on the screen. Doss picks up the first down with a good second effort.

2:26 Hankins pass is complete short to Doss for a gain of 3. The Tigers face a 3rd and 7 from their own 22

3:57 Forte carries for another 12 yards on the draw setting up a 3rd and short. Scelfo is flushed out again and scrambles for a yard. Darren deRochement on to punt.

4:07 Scelfo's pass is incomplete to Justin Kessler. That one was on his tight end as Scelfo put it right in his hands.

4:22 Hankins is pressured by the Wave defensive line and his pass falls incomplete. Memphis forced to punt it away for a second straight possession

5:10 Hankins pass is incomplete to Williams. Tulane cornerback was in good position to make a play at the interception but got his feet tangled up with the receiver

With that carry, Forte becomes the new single season rushing leader. 174 yards thus far and the first half isn't over yet

5:22 Forte carries up the middle, picks his way through the defense, stumbles but keeps his balance and outruns the secondary on his way to a 51 yard touchdown.

Tulane 13 Memphis 7

5:32 Scelfo's pass is incomplete to Ratcliff. He's been mediocre at best so far

5:58 Forte on the carry to the right picks up another 14 yards to the Wave 49 and another first down

6:06 Scelfo on the play action pass throws it deep for Jeremy Williams. The pass is incomplete but pass interference is called on the Tigers and the Wave pick up a first down to the 35

6:14 The Memphis punt bounces at the 5 and rolls harmlessly into the endzone for a touchback

6:22 Hankins pass on the wide receiver screen is incomplete, a huge hit is laid on by David Skehan and the receiver can't hang onto the pass.

7:09 Doss is stopped for a 1 yard loss as the Tigers will have a 3rd and 4 from the Wave 48

7:33 Hankins pass is complete to Steven Black for 26 yards out to the Wave 46.

7:41 Better kickoff from Thevenot and Memphis has to take a knee three yards deep in the end zone

7:46 Scelfo's pass to the end zone is broken up by the Tigers on a nice play. Ross Thevenot on to attempt a 37 yard field goal which he puts up and through.

Memphis 7 Tulane 6

Timeout Memphis

7:52 Forte is bottled up this time on 2nd down and loses 3 yards. The Wave will play another 3rd and long.

8:34 Forte carries to the right and picks up 16 down to the Tigers 17. With that carry, Forte goes over 100 yards. This is the fourth time this season Forte has gained over 100 yards in the first half

8:56 The offensive line does a good job this time and Scelfo finds Casey Robottom for a first down to the Memphis 33

9:35 Scelfo scrambles but is contained and brought down for a 3 yard loss. The Wave play a 3rd and long.

9:51 Scelfo on the play action scrambles out to the left but tight end Gabe Ratcliff can't hang onto the pass

10:16 Offensive line creates a big hole up the middle and Forte picks up 8 and a Wave first down
10:57 Forte up the middle for one yard. The Wave will have a 3rd and 1

11:34 Scelfo back in at quarterback, handoff goes to Forte and he picks up 8

11:40 Ade Tuyo with another good kickoff return out to the Wave 37 where they will play a first and 10

11:47 Earnest Williams carries on the reverse and has nothing but green turf in front of him. The Tigers score easily and take the lead.

Memphis 7 Tulane 3

12:20 Tigers complete the screen pass to the Wave 6. It will be 3rd and 1. Quarterback Matt Malouf carries to the left on the option and picks up the first down.

13:15 Another WR screen is complete to Duke Calhoun for 10 yards and a Tigers first down

13:21 The Wave have to spend their final timeout of the half as the Tigers have a 3rd and 4 from the Tulane 25 yard line

Matt Forte had 79 yards just in the first quarter. Another 300 yard game in the making?

14:21 Hankins pass is complete on the WR screen for a Tigers first down. The Tigers play a first and 10 from the Wave 31

14:56 Joseph Doss carries to the left for a 1 yard loss. The Tigers will face a 3rd and 11