
Tulane Green Wave suffers opening defeat to Duke Blue Devils
Tulane opened the 2023 season with a 17‑3 loss to Duke, their first opening‑game defeat since 2021, as Nate Sheppard’s 227 rushing yards powered the Blue Devils to victory.
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Tulane opened the 2023 season with a 17‑3 loss to Duke, their first opening‑game defeat since 2021, as Nate Sheppard’s 227 rushing yards powered the Blue Devils to victory.

Linebacker Dickson Agu’s selection to the 2026 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Preseason Watch List underscores both his personal recovery and Tulane’s historic 2025 season.

Tulane’s 2026 football outlook hinges on a revamped roster, a defense anchored by high‑motor talent, and a schedule that offers both winnable home games and testing road trips.

The Green Wave celebrates a record-breaking preseason with ten athletes named to the Athlon Sports 2026 Preseason American All-Conference Team, highlighting a season that culminated in a conference championship and the program's first College Football Playoff appearance.

Tulane’s Green Wave celebrates a historic track‑and‑field runner‑up, nine preseason football honors, and a century‑long legacy as the university prepares for the 2026 season.

Tulane’s football program earned nine preseason All-Conference nods, including first-team spots for Chris Rodgers, Jack Tchienchou and TJ Smith, after a 14-2 season that delivered a conference title, a top-18 ranking and the school’s first playoff appearance.

Tulane University is set to retain several pivotal contributors from its 2025 roster, including standout defenders and dynamic skill players, as the program looks to sustain its upward trajectory in the upcoming college football season.