The latest Green Wave Report, a joint production of Tulane University and Sports Illustrated, reflects on a century of Green Wave athletics while looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 football season. The publication highlights recent milestones across Tulane’s sports programs and teases a series of features that will run weekly as the team unveils each position group.
Historic Track Triumph
Silas Kiptanui etched his name into Tulane history when he placed second in the 3,000‑meter steeplechase at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The performance marked the first time a Green Wave athlete reached a national runner‑up spot in any event, capping a season that included victories at the American Conference meet and the Kentucky regionals.
Beyond individual achievements, the report celebrates the greatest players in Tulane’s storied past as part of the 100th anniversary of the old Tulane Stadium, linking past legends with the current generation of Green Waves.
Football’s Pre‑Season Spotlight
On the gridiron, the Green Wave football squad has earned nine spots on Phil Steele’s 2026 Preseason American All‑Conference Team, a testament to the program’s rising profile. The team is also expanding its 2027 roster with a fresh crop of high‑school prospects, and the weekly position spotlights that began this summer aim to build excitement ahead of the new campaign.
The upcoming 2026 season will feature a deep dive into each position group, giving fans a closer look at the talent that will shape the Green Wave’s future.