Tulane Green Wave Clashes with Rebels at Yulman Stadium in Football Showdown

The Tulane Green Wave, with a 1-1 record, faced off against the Ole Miss Rebels, who held a 2-0 record, in an intense game at Yulman Stadium. The final score read 20-37 in favor of the visiting team.

The Green Wave's performance on their home turf was marked by moments of effective playmaking. The defense managed to sack the opposing quarterback four times and recorded seven tackles for loss. They also made their presence felt by delivering five quarterback hits and securing an interception that was returned for two yards.

On offense, Tulane's passing game accumulated 231 yards through the air including a notable 57-yard completion which stood out as the longest pass of the game. Their efficiency was evident as they converted both red zone attempts into scores. The rushing attack added another dimension to their offense with 111 yards on the ground over 45 attempts, highlighted by a short but critical two-yard touchdown run.

Special teams contributed to Tulane's yardage with punt returns totaling 47 yards; one return impressively covered 36 yards. Field goal kicking was precise as well, with both attempts sailing through from distances up to 44 yards.

Despite these efforts, penalties were minimal for Tulane during this contest – only one infraction for five yards – showcasing disciplined play throughout most of the game.

Conversely, Ole Miss demonstrated strong offensive capabilities by putting up a total of 37 points against Tulane's defense. Their scoring included bursts in each quarter and a decisive twenty-point surge in the fourth quarter that ultimately sealed their victory.

Looking ahead after this challenging encounter at home, Tulane Green Wave will take on Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg on September 16th at approximately eight o'clock PM Eastern Time (ET). Fans eager to support can catch all live action broadcasted on ESPNU via satellite channel number two hundred eight.