Tulane Green Wave is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +3.2. Tulane Green Wave enters the season with a power rating of +3.2, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Tulane Green Wave head to Duke next in Week 1. In 2025, Tulane Green Wave went 11-2 overall, 6-6-1 against the spread, and 4-9 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Tulane Green Wave Power Rating of +3.2 is 3.0 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Tulane Green Wave have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 8,330 miles, ranking 51th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Duke | 771 mi | 1,541 mi |
| Week 2 | South Alabama | Home | 1,541 mi |
| Week 3 | Kansas State | 737 mi | 3,015 mi |
| Week 4 | Southern Miss | Home | 3,015 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Army | 1,200 mi | 5,414 mi |
| Week 7 | Memphis | Home | 5,414 mi |
| Week 8 | UTSA | Home | 5,414 mi |
| Week 9 | Charlotte | 659 mi | 6,732 mi |
| Week 10 | Tulsa | Home | 6,732 mi |
| Week 11 | Rice | 318 mi | 7,369 mi |
| Week 12 | North Texas | Home | 7,369 mi |
| Week 13 | South Florida | 480 mi | 8,330 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
First-year head coach Will Hall inherits a program that has reached four straight conference title games, and he has kept the core intact. The backfield is loaded with Jamauri McClure, Maurice Turner, and Jaylin Lucas, giving Tulane a versatile, explosive running game. The defense returns six of its top 10 tacklers, including safety Jack Tchienchou, the AAC Championship Game defensive MVP, and linebacker Chris Rodgers, who had 80 tackles and a pick-six in the title game. The continuity on staff and roster is a major reason the Green Wave are expected to contend again.
The biggest question mark is at quarterback, where Houston transfer Zeon Chriss-Gremillion and Ball State transfer Kadin Semonza are battling for the starting job. Both are dual threats, but neither has been a full-time starter at this level. The offense has playmakers at running back and receiver, but the passing game must be efficient enough to keep defenses honest. If the quarterback play is good enough, Tulane can reach a fifth straight league title game.
The defensive line lost five key players to Power 4 programs, but the Green Wave were exceptionally deep up front last season. Former head coach Jon Sumrall often said backups who rarely played were good enough to start elsewhere. Linebackers Dickson Agu (returning from an ACL tear) and Chris Rodgers, along with safety Kevin Adams III, provide a strong second level. The line's ability to generate pressure without blitzing will be critical.
Transfer kicker Jackson Courville, who made 26 of 34 field goals in two years at Ball State including two from 50-plus yards, provides reliable placekicking. Punting is a concern, but the coaching staff is excited about Jaylin Lucas's potential as a returner. Field position and scoring from distance could be decisive in close conference games.
Tulane opens the season on the road against a Duke team that is projected to be strong. The Green Wave will be underdogs, but a win would immediately validate the program's continuity and Hall's leadership. The game will test the new quarterback, the rebuilt defensive line, and the team's ability to handle adversity early. A strong showing could propel Tulane toward another division title.
Tulane Green Wave is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Tulane Green Wave holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +3.2, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Tulane Green Wave's home field advantage rating is 2.7 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Tulane Green Wave travels 8,330 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 51th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Tulane Green Wave: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +3.2.
