
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.

Tulane's 2025 triumph set the stage for a transformative 2026 campaign marked by coaching changes, player movement, and a new quarterback era.

Tulane's football program celebrated a landmark season marked by record wins, conference dominance, and historic playoff qualification.

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.

After a defensive line‑heavy strategy that showed promise but faltered against Ole Miss, Tulane is reallocating NIL resources to strengthen its secondary, retaining key players and welcoming experienced newcomers under new coach Will Hall.

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.

The latest preseason All-Louisiana selections highlight a deep talent pool, featuring top transfers, record‑breaking rushers and emerging NFL prospects as coaches and players gear up for the 2026 campaign.

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.

The Wildcats will welcome the Green Wave on September 19 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, marking a pivotal early test for both teams.

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.