Memphis vs Tulsa rivalry
Memphis leads the series 21-12 in meetings on record since 1961.
Next meeting
Memphis and Tulsa do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Memphis 2133 meetings since 196112 Tulsa
Series leader: Memphis.
See the full all-time Memphis vs Tulsa head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1960s 5 2
1970s 3 2
1980s 2 0
1990s 4 2
2000s 0 3
2010s 5 2
2020s 2 1
Series notes
Meetings played33
Series wins, Memphis21 of 33
Series wins, Tulsa12 of 33
Decided by 3 points or fewer5 of 33
Side by side, 2026 season
Memphis Tulsa
- 38.6 2nd
- Points per game
- 27.8 6th
- 22.4 4th
- Points allowed
- 21.2 3rd
- 541.2 1st
- Total yards per game
- 354.2 8th
- 8.0 1st
- Yards per play
- 5.3 12th
- 250.4 3rd
- Rush yards per game
- 173.4 8th
- 290.8 3rd
- Pass yards per game
- 180.8 8th
- 25.0 2nd
- First downs per game
- 18.0 9th
- 49.1% 4th
- Third-down rate
- 25.0% 14th
- +3 4th
- Turnover margin
- +6 1st
- 8 2nd
- Takeaways
- 10 1st
- 12 2nd
- Sacks
- 14 1st
- 7 5th
- Sacks allowed
- 7 5th
- 44.8 5th
- Penalty yards per game
- 50.0 7th
- 29:12 7th
- Time of possession
- 27:20 11th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the American Conference; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Memphis vs Tulsa?
Memphis leads the series 21-12 in meetings on record since 1961. That is Memphis 21, Tulsa 12 across 33 meetings on record.
When do Memphis and Tulsa play next?
Memphis and Tulsa do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.