2020 Tulane Green Wave football team

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2020 Tulane Green Wave football
Tulane Green Wave wordmark.svg
Conference American Athletic Conference
Record6–6 (3–5 American)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Will Hall (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Multiple
Defensive coordinatorJack Curtis (5th season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium Yulman Stadium
Seasons
  2019
2021  
2020 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 8 Cincinnati y$  6 0   9 1  
Tulsa y  6 0   6 3  
Memphis  5 3   8 3  
UCF  5 3   6 4  
SMU  4 3   7 3  
Houston  3 3   3 5  
Navy  3 4   3 7  
Tulane  3 5   6 6  
East Carolina  3 5   3 6  
Temple  1 6   1 6  
South Florida  0 7   1 8  
Championship: Cincinnati 27, Tulsa 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll.

The 2020 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Green Wave played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by fifth-year head coach Willie Fritz.

Contents

On December 10, Fritz announced the firing of defensive coordinator Jack Curtis. [1] The Green Wave went on to complete their regular season with a 6–5 record (3–5 in conference). They subsequently lost to Nevada in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Preseason

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40Commit date
Angelo Anderson
Defensive Line
New Orleans, LA John Curtis Christian HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)260 lb (120 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Brandon Brown
Defensive Tackle
Katy, TX Morton Ranch HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)310 lb (140 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Reggie Brown
Tight End
Houston, TX Legacy School of Sports Science6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Cornelius Dyson
Defensive Back
Kentwood, LA Kentwood HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Adonis Friloux
Defensive Line
Hahnville, LA Hahnville HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)280 lb (130 kg)Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Rashad Green
Offensive Line
Baton Rouge, LA University Lab HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)305 lb (138 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kevaris Hall
Defensive Back
Red Oak, TX Red Oak HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kevin Henry
Linebacker
Baton Rouge, LA Central HS
Oklahoma State
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)240 lb (110 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Matthew Hightower
Linebacker
Palos Heights, IL Shepard HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 lb (95 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
Justin Ibieta
Quarterback
Metairie, LA Metairie Park Country Day 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)225 lb (102 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Mykel Jones
Wide Receiver
Patterson, LA Patterson HS
Oklahoma
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)195 lb (88 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Shi'Keem Laister
Defensive Back
Clanton, AL Clinton County HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Matt Lombardi
Offensive Line
Philadelphia, PA St. Joseph's Prep 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)280 lb (130 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jesus Machado
Linebacker
Miami, FL Champagnat Catholic 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)215 lb (98 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Reggie Neely
Defensive Back
Shelby County, TN Briarcrest Christian 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A    ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Michael Pratt
Quarterback
Boca Raton, FL Deerfield Beach HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Josh Remetich
offensive Line
New Orleans, LA Holy Cross HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Joseph Solomon
Offensive Line
Indianapolis, IN Bishop Chatard HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Noah Taliancich
Defensive Line
Destrehan, LA Destrehan HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)280 lb (130 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Trey Tuggle
Defensive Line
Mize, MS Mize Attendance Center6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)315 lb (143 kg)Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Duece Watts
Wide Receiver
Richton, MS Petal HS
Jones County JC
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Phat Watts
Wide Receiver
Richton, MS Petal HS
Jones County JC
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg

[2]

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

AwardPlayerPositionYear
Doak Walker Award [3] Amare JonesRBJR
Outland Trophy [4] Corey DublinOLSR
Paul Hornung Award [5] Amare JonesRBJR
Wuerffel Trophy [6] Sorrell BrownWRRS SO

AAC preseason media poll

The preseason Poll was released September 1 [7]

Media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1UCF204 (10)
2Cincinnati201 (7)
3Memphis192 (2)
4SMU146
5Navy125 (1)
6Tulane118
7Houston114
8Temple88
9Tulsa49
10East Carolina42
11South Florida41

Schedule

Tulane had games scheduled against Mississippi State, Northwestern and Southeastern Louisiana, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [8] [9]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 126:30 p.m.at South Alabama * ESPN2 W 27–246,000
September 1911:00 a.m. Navy ABC L 24–270
September 261:30 p.m.at Southern Miss * Stadium W 66–240
October 86:30 p.m.at Houston ESPN L 31–498,164
October 165:00 p.m.No. 17 SMU Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Yulman Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
ESPNL 34–37 OT0
October 241:00 p.m.at UCF ESPN2 L 34–519,148
October 3111:00 a.m. Temple
  • Yulman Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
ESPN+ W 38–31,200
November 711:00 a.m.at East Carolina ESPN+W 38–213,500
November 1411:00 a.m. Army *
  • Yulman Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
ESPN2W 38–121,200
November 196:30 p.m.at No. 25 Tulsa ESPNL 24–30 2OTN/A
December 511:00 a.m. Memphis
  • Yulman Stadium
  • New Orleans, LA
ESPN+W 35–212,400
December 222:30 p.m.vs. Nevada *ESPNL 27–380
Schedule Source: [10] [11]

Roster

2020 Tulane Green Wave football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1Mykel JonesGS
WR 2 Duece Watts Jr
WR 3 Phat Watts Jr
WR 4 Jha'Quan Jackson So
RB 5Stephon HudersonSr
RB 6Corey Dauphine Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 7 Michael Pratt Fr
QB 8Josh ColtrinSo
QB 9Keon Howard Redshirt.svg  Sr
RB 11Amare JonesJr
TE 14Christian Daniels Redshirt.svg  So
WR 15Jacob Robertson Jr. Redshirt.svg  Sr
QB 19Josh Holl Redshirt.svg  So
RB 20Cameron Carroll Redshirt.svg  So
RB 22 Tyjae Spears Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 27Ygenio Booker Redshirt.svg  So
WR 30Logan Ammons Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 46Keitha Jones Jr.Jr
OL 51Stephen Lewerenz Redshirt.svg  So
OL 52 Sincere Haynesworth So
OL 61Colby Orgeron Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 63Cameron Jackel Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 64Corey DublinSr
OL 65Ben KnutsonGS
OL 66Nik Hogan Redshirt.svg  So
OL 70Timothy Shafter Redshirt.svg  Jr
OL 72Caleb Thomas Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 74Jackson Fort Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 76Michael Remondet Redshirt.svg  So
OL 78Trace Oldner Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 79Joey Claybrook Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 80Tyrick JamesJr
WR 81Tyrek Presley Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 82Jaetavian TolesSr
WR 83Dane Ledford Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 84Will Wallace Redshirt.svg  Jr
WR 85Ryan Thompson Redshirt.svg  So
WR 86Sorrell Brown Redshirt.svg  So
TE 88Keshon Williams Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 89Conner RichardsonFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DE 5 Cameron Sample Sr
DE 7 Patrick Johnson Sr
CB 8Willie Langham Redshirt.svg  Jr
CB 9Jaylon MonroeSr
S 12Ton'Quez Ball Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 16Levi Williams Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 19Kiland Harrison Redshirt.svg  Fr
DB 21Chris JoyceJr
S 23Tyler Judson Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 24 Dorian Williams So
LB 28Marvin MoodySr
S 30Jonathan Mestayer II Redshirt.svg  Fr
S 31Larry BrooksJr
S 32Chadwick BaileyFr
LB 33Kevin HenryGS
S 34Kanyon Walker Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 35Jesus MachadoFr
S 36Chase KuerschenSr
S 37 Macon Clark Jr
S 38KJ Vault Redshirt.svg  Jr
LB 40 Nick Anderson Jr
OLB 41Darius Hodges Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 42Torri Singletary Jr. Redshirt.svg  Jr
DE 44Juan MonjarresJr
NT 48De'Andre Williams Redshirt.svg  Sr
OLB 49Armoni Dixon Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 54Carlos Hatcher Redshirt.svg  So
DL 55Noah TaliancichFr
LB 59Sam Bruchhaus Redshirt.svg  Jr
DL 73Dane ZieglerJr
NT 77Jeffery JohnsonJr
DE 90Davon WrightJr
DE 91Noah Seiden Redshirt.svg  So
DL 94Eric Hicks Jr. Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 99Alfred ThomasJr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K, P 43Coby Neenan Redshirt.svg  Sr
LS 57Ethan Hudak Redshirt.svg  Fr
K 62Merek Glover Redshirt.svg  Sr
K 67Graham DableSo
LS 68Matt Smith Redshirt.svg  Jr
K 92Sterling Stockwell Redshirt.svg  So
K 96Casey Glover Redshirt.svg  So
P 97 Ryan Wright Jr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: April 18, 2020

Game summaries

At South Alabama

Tulane at South Alabama
1234Total
Green Wave0671427
Jaguars01410024
  • Date: September 12, 2020
  • Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium
    Mobile, AL
  • Game start: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 36 minutes
  • Game attendance: 6,000
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: 0 MPH
  • Referee: Marshall Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens (play–by–play), Dustin Fox (analyst), Lauren Sisler (sideline reporter)
     
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN −852.5 [12]
StatisticsTulaneSouth Alabama
First downs2221
Total yards394386
Rushing yards20365
Passing yards191321
Turnovers11
Time of possession26:0233:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingKeon Howard14/30, 190 yards
Rushing Tyjae Spears 11 carries, 106 yards
Receiving Jha'Quan Jackson 3 receptions, 44 yards
South AlabamaPassingChase Lovertich18/30, 249 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCarlos Davis17 carries, 89 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kawaan Baker 7 receptions, 129 yards, 1 TD
Navy at Tulane
1234Total
Midshipmen00161127
Green Wave10140024
     
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN −745
StatisticsNavyTulane
First downs1718
Total yards350373
Rushing yards204265
Passing yards146108
Turnovers01
Time of possession32:3527:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NavyPassingDalen Morris6/11, 139 yards, 1 TD
RushingJamale Carothers25 carries, 127 yards
ReceivingMychal Cooper3 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD
TulanePassingKeon Howard10/25, 108 yards, 1 INT
RushingTyjae Spears18 carries, 119 yards
ReceivingTyrick James2 receptions, 38 yards

At Southern Miss

Tulane at Southern Mississippi
1234Total
Green Wave724211466
Golden Eagles1473024
  • Date: September 26, 2020
  • Location: M. M. Roberts Stadium
    Hattiesburg, MS
  • Game start: 1:36 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 44 minutes
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Partly Sunny
  • Referee: Joe Lehring
  • TV announcers (Stadium): Chris Hassel (play–by–play) and A. J. Hawk (analyst)
          
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN −3.554.5 [13]
StatisticsTulaneSouthern Miss
First downs2719
Total yards572369
Rushing yards43070
Passing yards142299
Turnovers12
Time of possession29:0830:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassing Michael Pratt 8/18, 142 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCameron Carroll15 carries, 163 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingJha'Quan Jackson1 reception, 42 yards, 1 TD
Southern MissPassingJack Abraham23/38, 299 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingDee Baker6 carries, 44 yards
Receiving Jason Brownlee 3 receptions, 110 yards, 1 TD

At Houston

Tulane at Houston
1234Total
Green Wave1777031
Cougars71421749
        
Pregame lineOver/under
HOU −6.558 [14]
StatisticsTulaneHouston
First downs1622
Total yards211476
Rushing yards70157
Passing yards141319
Turnovers05
Time of possession28:4731:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt11/25, 141 yards, 1 TD
RushingCameron Carroll18 carries, 34 yards
Receiving Duece Watts 2 receptions, 50 yards
HoustonPassing Clayton Tune 20/33, 319 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingKyle Porter11 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Marquez Stevenson 5 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD

SMU

Southern Methodist at Tulane
1234OTTotal
No. 17 Mustangs107107337
Green Wave710710034
  • Date: October 16, 2020
  • Location: Yulman Stadium
    New Orleans, LA
  • Game start: 5:05 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 45 minutes
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy • Wind: N 14 MPH
  • Referee: Anthony Calabre
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Beth Mowins (play–by–play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), and Lauren Sisler (sideline reporter)
        
Pregame lineOver/under
SMU −6.565 [15]
StatisticsSMUTulane
First downs2523
Total yards581387
Rushing yards142195
Passing yards439192
Turnovers11
Time of possession31:0128:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SMUPassing Shane Buechele 23/37, 384 yards, 2 TDs
RushingUlysses Bentley IV25 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Rashee Rice 7 receptions, 139 yards, 1 TD
TulanePassingMichael Pratt12/29, 192 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingStephon Huderson19 carries, 132 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDuece Watts3 receptions, 56 yards

At UCF

Tulane at Central Florida
1234Total
Green Wave14014634
Knights102714051
  • Date: October 24, 2020
  • Location: Spectrum Stadium
    Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 1:05 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 40 minutes
  • Game attendance: 9,148
  • Game weather: 84 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy • Wind: W 7 MPH
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Roy Philpott (play–by–play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst), and Eric Wood (sideline reporter)
         
Pregame lineOver/under
UCF −2171 [16]
StatisticsTulaneUCF
First downs2136
Total yards340689
Rushing yards125267
Passing yards215422
Turnovers10
Time of possession25:4634:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt14/24, 215 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingStephon Huderson14 carries, 88 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJha'Quan Jackson4 receptions, 59 yards, 2 TDs
UCFPassing Dillon Gabriel 26/40, 422 yards, 5 TDs
Rushing Greg McCrae 25 carries, 162 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Marlon Williams 9 receptions, 174 yards, 3 TDs

Temple

Temple at Tulane
1234Total
Owls30003
Green Wave010141438
  • Date: October 31, 2020
  • Location: Yulman Stadium
    New Orleans, LA
  • Game start: 11:05 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours
  • Game attendance: 1,200
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C) • Weather: Fair • Wind: NE 5 MPH
  • Referee: Henry Johns
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Lincoln Rose (play–by–play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)
   
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN −756 [17]
StatisticsTempleTulane
First downs1128
Total yards222504
Rushing yards77284
Passing yards145220
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:1531:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TemplePassingTrad Beatty11/18, 122 yards, 1 INT
RushingRe-al Mitchell7 carries, 37 yards
ReceivingBranden Mack3 receptions, 54 yards
TulanePassingMichael Pratt12/21, 205 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingAmare Jones12 carries, 92 yards
ReceivingDeuce Watts5 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TDs

At East Carolina

Tulane at East Carolina
1234Total
Green Wave71410738
Pirates7001421
  • Date: November 7, 2020
  • Location: Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium
    Greenville, NC
  • Game start: 11:05 a.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 11 minutes
  • Game attendance: 3,500
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Mostly Clear • Wind: E 5 MPH
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Evan Lepler (play–by–play) and Jay Sonnhalter (analyst)
     
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN −3.563.5 [18]
StatisticsTulaneEast Carolina
First downs2420
Total yards493386
Rushing yards27735
Passing yards216351
Turnovers11
Time of possession30:5929:01
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt22/34, 216 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingCameron Carroll6 carries, 129 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingDeuce Watts5 receptions, 57 yards, 2 TDs
East CarolinaPassing Holton Ahlers 27/43, 351 yards, 3 TDs
RushingRahjai Harris13 carries, 27 yards
Receiving Blake Proehl 13 receptions, 182 yards, 2 TDs

Army

Army at Tulane
1234Total
RV Black Knights0120012
Green Wave140101438
  • Date: November 14, 2020
  • Location: Yulman Stadium
    New Orleans, LA
  • Game start: 11:01 a.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 14 minutes
  • Game attendance: 1,200
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Sunny and Warm • Wind: SE 11 MPH
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Joel Meyers (play–by–play) and Brian Kinchen (analyst)
    
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN −346.5 [19]
StatisticsArmyTulane
First downs1717
Total yards303368
Rushing yards270171
Passing yards33197
Turnovers30
Time of possession32:2727:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArmyPassingChristian Anderson4/12, 36 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
RushingChristian Anderson17 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMichael Roberts1 reception, 12 yards
TulanePassingMichael Pratt19/27, 197 yards, 2 TDs
RushingAmare Jones5 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDeuce Watts6 receptions, 85 yards

At Tulsa

Tulane at Tulsa
1234Total
Green Wave0014721
No. 25 Golden Hurricane0002121
     
Pregame lineOver/under
TUL −556 [20]
StatisticsTulaneTulsa
First downs1826
Total yards302522
Rushing yards226179
Passing yards76343
Turnovers13
Time of possession29:2030:40
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt8/17, 76 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingStephon Huderson25 carries, 106 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingWill Wallace2 receptions, 34 yards, 1 TD
TulsaPassing Davis Brin 18/28, 266 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCorey Taylor II19 carries, 132 yards
ReceivingJuanCarlos Santana8 receptions, 138 yards, 1 TD

Memphis

Memphis at Tulane
1234Total
Tigers777021
Green Wave1477735
  • Date: December 5, 2020
  • Location: Yulman Stadium
    New Orleans, LA
  • Game start: 11:05 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 24 minutes
  • Game attendance: 2,400
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: NE 10 MPH
  • Referee: Charles Lamerti
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): David Saltzman (play–by–play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)
    
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN –3.064
StatisticsMemphisTulane
First downs2026
Total yards300419
Rushing yards45165
Passing yards255254
Turnovers21
Time of possession25:5634:04
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MemphisPassing Brady White 19/38, 248 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingAsa Martin13 carries, 39 yards
Receiving Calvin Austin 5 receptions, 110 yards, 1 TD
TulanePassingMichael Pratt21/33, 254 yards, 2 TDs
RushingStephon Huderson10 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingJha'Quan Jackson3 receptions, 57 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Nevada (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl)

2020 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
1234Total
Green Wave0713727
Wolf Pack62001238
  • Date: December 22, 2020
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, ID
  • Game start: 2:35 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 23 minutes
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: W 22 MPH
  • Referee: Steve Strimling
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Cotter (play–by–play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), and Taylor Davis (sideline reporter)
      
Pregame lineOver/under
TULN –1.057 [21]
StatisticsTulaneNevada
First downs1821
Total yards365480
Rushing yards197209
Passing yards168271
Turnovers30
Time of possession23:5036:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt12/25, 168 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
RushingCameron Carroll10 carries, 120 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJha'Quan Jackson2 receptions, 69 yards, 2 TDs
NevadaPassing Carson Strong 22/28, 271 yards, 5 TDs
RushingDevonte Lee18 carries, 105 yards
ReceivingToa Taua6 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP —*
Coaches RVRV*RV
CFP Not releasedNot released

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
4111 Cameron Sample DE Cincinnati Bengals

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The 2012 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by first-year head coach Curtis Johnson. The Green Wave played home games in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and competed in the West Division of Conference USA. This was their final season in Conference USA as the prepared to move to the American Athletic Conference. They finished the season 2–10, 2–6 in C-USA play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.

The 2014 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by second–year head coach Brian Polian and played their home games at Mackay Stadium. They were members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 7–6 and 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in third place in the West Division. They were invited to the New Orleans Bowl where they lost to Louisiana–Lafayette.

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The 2014 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Curtis Johnson and played home games at Yulman Stadium. They were in their first year of membership in the American Athletic Conference, and it was the Green Wave's first season on its Uptown campus since the 1974 season. They finished the season 3–9, 2–6 in AAC play to finish in a tie for eighth place.

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The 2015 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Curtis Johnson and played home games at Yulman Stadium. They were members of the Western Division of the American Athletic Conference. They finished the season 3–9, 1–7 in American Athletic play to finish in a tie for fifth place.

The 2018 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by second–year head coach Jay Norvell and played their home games at Mackay Stadium. They were members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 8–5 and 5–3 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for second place in the West division.

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The 2019 Nevada Wolf Pack football team represented the University of Nevada, Reno in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolf Pack were led by third–year head coach Jay Norvell and played their home games at Mackay Stadium. They were members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 7–6 and 4–4 in Mountain West play to finish in third place in the West division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Tulane Green Wave football team</span> American college football season

The 2019 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Green Wave played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of the American Athletic Conference. They were led by fourth-year head coach Willie Fritz.

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The 2020 East Carolina Pirates football team represented East Carolina University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Pirates, led by second-year head coach Mike Houston, played their home games at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium as members of the American Athletic Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Houston Cougars football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Dana Holgorsen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by second-year head coach Rod Carey and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field, competing as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

The 2020 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team represented the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Ragin' Cajuns played their home games at Cajun Field in Lafayette, Louisiana, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Billy Napier. The Cajuns began the season with an away matchup against a preseason top-25 Iowa State and concluded their regular season at conference and in-state rival Louisiana–Monroe.

The 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Jaguars played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Steve Campbell.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Texas State Bobcats football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Texas State Bobcats football team represented Texas State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats played their home games at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Jake Spavital.

The 2020 Rice Owls football team represented Rice University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls played their home games at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (C–USA). They were led by third-year head coach Mike Bloomgren.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 SMU Mustangs football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas, a separate city within the city limits of Dallas, competed as members of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). The Mustangs were led by fourth-year coach Sonny Dykes—on November 29, it was announced that Dykes would leave the program to become the head coach at TCU. He finished at SMU with an overall record of 30–18.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Tulane Green Wave football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Green Wave played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by sixth-year head coach Willie Fritz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 New Mexico Lobos football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Lobos played their home games at University Stadium as members of the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Danny Gonzales.

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