There were no late-game saves in Memphis football's loss to Tulane, which looked similar to the way the Tigers have lost the past two seasons.

The winner of the game between the Tigers (8-1, 4-1 American Conference) and Tulane (6-2, 3-1) on Nov. 7 (8 p.m., ESPN) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium will be in position to win out and reach the conference title game. The loser will need a lot of help and will no longer have control of their College Football Playoff destiny.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Tulane vs. Memphis picks and college football predictions for Friday's game

Ryan Silverfield had three words to describe the Memphis football locker room after the Tigers' 38-32 loss to Tulane on Nov. 7. "Pissed," he said. "Frustrated. Anger."

The Memphis Tigers’ championship hopes came to a crushing end Friday night. So what to make of Ryan Silverfield? That’s entirely up to you.

The Tigers (8-1, 4-1 American Conference) will host Tulane (6-2, 3-1) on Nov. 7 (8 p.m., ESPN) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The winner will have a clear path to the conference title game, while the loser will need plenty of help to get there.

Memphis football quarterback Brendon Lewis took a hit and left the Tigers' game against Tulane with an injury.

Memphis wide receiver Brady Kluse (12) grabs a reception for a touchdown in the back of the end zone during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman) A late, inopportune penalty costs the Tigers dearly in a loss to Tulane.

With their backs against the wall after last week's loss to Texas-San Antonio, the Tulane Green Wave was faced with going back on the road and taking on the cre