Tulane Green Wave

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Tulane Green Wave is 11-2 on the season, 6-5-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +7.6. Tulane Green Wave's games are hitting the under at 64% this season (7-4), a notable trend for totals bettors; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: American Athletic Conference
Stadium: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA
Power Rating: +7.6
HFA Rating:3.0 pts
Record: 11-2
ATS: 6-5-2
O/U: 4-7-2

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

5,043 miles — ranked 97th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1NorthwesternHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2South Alabama126 mi126 mi
Week 3DukeHome (0 mi)126 mi
Week 4Ole Miss306 mi432 mi
Week 5Tulsa545 mi977 mi
Week 6Bye
Week 7East CarolinaHome (0 mi)977 mi
Week 8ArmyHome (0 mi)977 mi
Week 9Bye
Week 10UTSA504 mi1,481 mi
Week 11Memphis357 mi1,838 mi
Week 12Florida AtlanticHome (0 mi)1,838 mi
Week 13Temple1,089 mi2,927 mi
Week 14CharlotteHome (0 mi)2,927 mi
Week 15North TexasHome (0 mi)2,927 mi

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Defensive Dominance

Tulane's defense forced five turnovers (three interceptions, two fumble recoveries) and held North Texas, a prolific offense, to just one touchdown through most of the first three quarters. This performance was key to the 34-21 victory and suggests the defense can be a major factor in the CFP.

Turnover Margin and Big Plays

The Green Wave capitalized on turnovers, including a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown by Chris Rogers and a forced fumble by Jack Tchienchou that set up a short field. These game-changing plays were critical in building a 31-7 lead and will be essential in close playoff games.

Resilient Offense in Clutch Situations

After North Texas cut the lead to 31-21, Tulane responded with a 13-play, 6:29 drive that ended in a field goal to seal the win. The offense converted multiple fourth downs earlier, showing an ability to sustain drives and control the clock under pressure.

Coach Sumrall's Dual Commitment

Coach Jon Sumrall, who accepted the Florida job, has committed to coaching Tulane through the CFP. This stability could help maintain focus and motivation, but the impending transition may also create distractions or affect game planning.

CFP Implications and Momentum

The win likely secures Tulane's first CFP bid as the highest-ranked non-power conference team. The team enters the playoff with an 11-2 record and significant momentum from a conference title, but will face a higher-seeded opponent with a stronger overall roster.

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Schedule & Results

Tulane Green Wave — 11-2 overall, 6-5-2 ATS, power rating +7.6.