Memphis Faces Uncertainty: Will QB Brendon Lewis Take the Field Against Tulane?

Here we are, on the brink of a Friday night showdown where the No. 22 Memphis Tigers clash with the Tulane Green Wave—and all eyes are glued to one question: Will quarterback Brendon Lewis actually take the field? The 23-year-old signal-caller, who’s been the heartbeat of Memphis this season, is currently a game-time decision thanks to a pesky ankle injury that first sidelined him in their only loss. Now, as kickoff inches closer, Lewis warming up is a hopeful sign, but can he push through the pain and keep leading an 8-1 squad hungry for victory? It’s the kind of suspense that makes you wonder—how much grit does it take to play hurt and carry a team on your back? If anyone knows, it’s Lewis, who’s been burning the field with nearly 1,900 passing yards and a completion rate that tops the American Conference. Whether he plays or sits, this game is shaping up to be a test of resilience and heart. LEARN MORE.

The No. 22 Memphis Tigers are set to take on the Tulane Green Wave in a Friday night matchup that kicks off at 9 p.m. EST. However, it sounds like the status for quarterback Brendon Lewis remains up in the air.

Initial reports claimed that Lewis, who is 23 years old, is a game-time decision as he’s dealing with an ankle injury, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. It’s a lingering injury that originally occurred during the Tigers’ 31-24 Week 8 loss to the UAB Blazers.

“Sources: Memphis (8-1) quarterback Brendon Lewis is a game-time decision against Tulane (6-2) tonight (ESPN 9 PM). He’s dealing with a lingering ankle issue that knocked him out the game that Memphis lost at UAB, the Tigers’ only loss this year.”

As of 7:06 p.m. EST, Lewis was deemed questionable to play, per Thamel. That injury status for Brendon Lewis has not changed, with the game set to begin soon.

“Memphis’ Brendon Lewis is officially listed as questionable tonight against Tulane. Game is at 9 p.m. on ESPN.”

The good news is that the redshirt senior was at least able to participate in warmups, per Frank Bonner II of The Daily Memphian. That doesn’t necessarily mean Lewis will play, but it appears the Memphis quarterback is trying to play. The fact that he is warming up suggests he’ll at least be active for the Tigers.

“Memphis QB Brendon Lewis is on the field for warmups.”

Brendon Lewis has not missed a single game for Memphis this season, entering the Week 11 contest against Tulane. He’s been a crucial part of the Tigers’ success this year, helping lead the program to an 8-1 record through its first nine games. So far, he’s been able to record 1,869 passing yards, 562 rushing yards, and 18 total touchdowns (10 passing) while owning a 69.1% completion percentage (leads the American Conference).

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