Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Memphis Tigers Prediction, 10/4/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Memphis Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, TN

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-21.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The Memphis Tigers (5-0) will compete against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-3) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Memphis opens as 21.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 55.5.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Golden Hurricane went up against the Tulane Green Wave and took a loss by a score of 31-14. Against the run, the Golden Hurricane conceded 185 yds on 43 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yards per rush surrendered. Tulsa gave up 18 pass completions on 32 attempts for 252 yards, and a completion percentage of 56.3%. Overall, they ran 74 plays which totaled 337 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ended up rushing 38 times and accounted for 92 yards, which had them averaging 2.4 yds per carry.

The Golden Hurricane have racked up 1,964 yards in total this year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Tulsa has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 8 times. Tulsa has tallied 109 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 30 infractions for 210 yds. As a unit they maintain an average of 168.2 yards on the ground which is 65th in D-1. In terms of putting points on the board, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 21.0 points per game.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Golden Hurricane are allowing 956 yards which has them sitting in 66th in college football. They are giving up 191.2 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.5%. Overall, they are allowing 370.4 yards per game which ranks them 80th in the country. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 11 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 4.4 yards per rushing attempt and 179.2 rushing yards per game on the campaign. Overall, they have conceded 896 yards via the running game in 5 outings. The Golden Hurricane are ranked 59th in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 22.6 points per game.

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The Tigers head into this game 5-0 for this year. In their last game, the Tigers took home the win by a final score of 55-26 when they played the Florida Atlantic Owls. Memphis gave up 29 rush attempts for 75 yds (2.6 yards per rush). The Tigers secondary gave up a completion percentage of 62.7%, relinquishing 322 yds on 32 out of 51 passing. The Tigers finished the contest with 487 yards on 65 plays (7.5 yds per play). Memphis ran for 6.3 yards per carry, finishing the game with 291 yards on 46 attempts.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Tigers currently sit 15th in Division 1 averaging 39.6 points per outing. The Memphis Tigers average 447.8 yards per game, which ranks them 31st in the nation. The Memphis offense has racked up 210 yards of penalties on 24 violations, which ranks 91st in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 117 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Tigers have thrown for 1,003 passing yards in addition to an average of 200.6 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 97th in the nation. They average 247.2 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,236 yards for this year.

The Tigers are allowing 18.0 points per contest, which has them 34th in college football. Memphis has conceded a total of 457 yards rushing (91.4 yards/game) as well as 7 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have conceded 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 234.6 yards/outing, which has them sitting 90th in the country. The Tigers defense has taken part in 325 plays, which is 100th in Division 1. They have tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 6 picks so far this year. This year, they have conceded 90 total points.

Who will win tonight's Golden Hurricane/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +21.0

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