ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
Tulane defeated South Alabama 33–31 in a nail-biter. South Alabama covered by 11.5; Game went Over by 12.5. The market closed at Tulane -13.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Tulane -13.4. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
South Alabama lost by only 2 points (33-31) to Tulane, showing they can compete with a solid opponent. The offense gained 231 passing yards and 107 rushing yards from Bullock, indicating potential for future games.
The Jaguars scored a touchdown with 59 seconds left to make it 33-31, but the failed two-point conversion prevented overtime. This highlights the need for clutch execution in critical moments.
Davenport completed 17 of 24 passes for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown. His versatility could be key for South Alabama's next game, especially against defenses that struggle with mobile quarterbacks.
Voisin had 8 catches, including a 65-yard touchdown, showing he can be a deep threat. This connection with Davenport could be a focal point in upcoming matchups.
Tulane's Retzlaff and Mobley combined for 4 touchdowns (2 rushing, 2 passing) and 282 total yards. South Alabama's defense allowed 33 points, indicating areas to improve before their next game.
At kickoff, conditions at Hancock Whitney Stadium were Partly cloudy, 80°F, heat index 86°F with winds of 4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
80°F
| Measure | TulaneAway | South AlabamaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 126 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 126 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
