No. 24 Memphis plans to ride the Wave

No. 24 Memphis became bowl-eligible for a fourth straight season in dramatic fashion last week. The Tigers scored 14 unanswered points in the final 5:14 of a thrilling 42-38 win at Houston.

It was the kind of win -- on the road, in conference play -- that can lead to an emotional letdown in the next game. However, Memphis coach Mike Norvell insists that won't happen to his team when the Tigers (6-1, 3-1 American Athletic Conference) host improved Tulane on Friday night in a league tilt.

"At this point in the year, it's always emotional," Norvell said. "Every game is emotional because every game matters. ... All this football team has accomplished has put us in a better position so that every…