No. 25 Memphis heads to Rice in CFP driver's seat after USF upset

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The first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released next week, and Memphis is offering a convincing case for inclusion, especially if it can become the American Conference champion.

The 25th-ranked Tigers attempt to follow up their win over South Florida with another strong performance Friday night when they