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vs. Southern Miss24–21+3 margin
Pregame 33–21
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American Athletic · 2026 · Week 8
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Friday, October 30 · 7:00 PM EDT
The season, taking shape
Final scores show Tulane first. Oldest to newest.
vs. Southern MissPregame 33–21
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at ArmyPregame 25–26
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vs. MemphisPregame 25–29
Game detailsOriginal full-season forecast
This forecast retains the original probabilities for the full schedule. It does not update with completed results or this week’s forecast.
2026 results
Current record, team efficiency, player production, and verified results from completed games.
Current record
3-43 wins · 4 lossesThrough 7 completed gamesLoading player usage…
Original season forecast
The original American Athletic forecast, retained alongside current results.
American Athletic projected standing
#3
5-3 projected · 5.1 expected conference wins · #3 of 14.
Preseason baseline
2025 percentiles retained as preseason context; current results and player production lead this page.
2025 FBS percentile scale · 50 is average
Incoming class
National and conference recruiting ranks, confirmed commitments, and the highest-ranked recruits in this class.
Top committed recruits
Tulane2026 transfer movement
Incoming and outgoing transfer activity, with rated FBS-to-FBS moves below.
Incoming Transfers
TulaneOutgoing Transfers
TulaneSeason schedule
Completed games show final results. Upcoming games use this week’s forecast where available; later games retain their published season outlook.
Detailed football intelligence
The full team identity, offense, defense, and supporting evidence.
Team identity
Last season, Tulane tried to lean on the running game; the approach consistently kept the offense on schedule.
Why it matters
The passing game was Tulane's more dependable way to stay ahead of the chains; opponents have to interrupt that rhythm without giving the run an easy box.
vs. UTSAPregame 27–26
Game detailsPregame comparisons use preserved published forecasts. Results include wins and losses.
At a glance
Current form leads the outlook.
2026 rates aggregate verified completed-game box scores. EPA is expected points added per play.
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadin Semonza | 64/119 | 804 | 4 | 2 |
| Trace Johnson | 13/26 | 200 | 1 | 1 |
| Zeon Chriss | 6/9 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Turner | 37 | 315 | 8.5 | 2 |
| Johnnie Daniels | 58 | 290 | 5.0 | 3 |
| Jaylin Lucas | 33 | 256 | 7.8 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destyn Hill | 21 | 285 | 13.6 | 2 |
| Anthony Brown | 16 | 211 | 13.2 | 1 |
| Bredell Richardson | 10 | 115 | 11.5 | 0 |
| Player | TOT | SOLO | TFL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Agu | 56 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Adams | 54 | 39 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Tchienchou | 37 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile high point
Passing held the profile's highest percentile position.Profile low point
Big-play creation held the lowest percentile position among the profile's strength measures.
The passing game is what Tulane can trust most.
Why it matters
The opening plan has its best answer when opponents crowd the box or force obvious throwing situations; explosive-play creation remains the first counter an opponent should test.
Big-play creation is Tulane's biggest concern, and opponents can test it immediately.
Why it matters
Opponents can squeeze underneath space and make the offense finish long drives without chunk gains; passing efficiency has to keep that stress from setting the game plan.
Tulane's best path is to lean on the running game, then let the passing game finish drives; an average pace puts more weight on winning ordinary downs.
What matters
Tulane's run-leaning structure played at a balanced pace. The pass game finished top-tier, while the run game finished above-average.
Inside the team
Open a section for the football detail and supporting numbers.
The down-to-down question that determines whether the offense can keep both the run and pass available.
Opponents have to break Tulane's passing rhythm before it owns early downs.
Why it matters
If Tulane keeps finding routine completions, the defense cannot load the box or turn the rush loose.
The pace, play selection, and methods this offense uses to stay on schedule.
Tulane played at a balanced pace in 2025.
Why it matters
At that pace, Tulane cannot count on extra possessions or expect to shorten the game.
Tulane's prior passing record was top-tier.
Why it matters
A repeatable pass game can let Tulane punish loaded boxes without relying on low-frequency deep completions.
Tulane's prior rushing record was above-average.
Why it matters
A sustainable run game keeps Tulane's play action credible and limits obvious passing situations.
Tulane was better at preventing explosive plays than creating them.
Why it matters
The defense can keep a game on schedule, but the offense may need longer drives and more third-down conversions to separate.
How consistently the offense creates manageable situations and the defense prevents them.
Tulane's offense was more consistent down to down than its defense.
Why it matters
Tulane's success rate shows whether it can sustain drives and get stops without relying on sacks, turnovers, or isolated big plays.
Opponent-adjusted EPA identifies the pass game as Tulane's stronger offensive unit.
Why it matters
If an opponent removes the first passing answer, the run game's lower adjusted value becomes the key counter to test.
Where the defense can create pressure, control the run, and end drives.
Tulane's prior defense was middle-of-the-pack overall and strongest in disruption.
Why it matters
Opponents can use efficient throws to stay out of obvious passing downs; Tulane needs its disruption to change protection and erase drives with negative plays before that plan settles in.
Tulane's available disruption measures finished above the national average last season; a charted pressure rate is not available.
Why it matters
Sustained disruption can create negative plays and give Tulane a better chance to end drives before third down.
Tulane's disruption regularly finished at the quarterback.
What matters
Both sack production and front-seven disruption cleared the FBS midpoint.
Tulane's prior run-defense results were below-average.
Why it matters
If Tulane's front cannot control early downs, opponents can keep every offensive option open and protect their passing game.
