Tulane Green Wave Dominates South Florida Bulls with Stellar Offensive and Defensive Play

The Tulane Green Wave showcased a commanding performance against the South Florida Bulls, culminating in a 45-10 victory. This win improves the Green Wave's season record to 3-2, while the Bulls fall to 2-3. The game, held at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, drew an attendance of 20,783 fans who witnessed Tulane's overwhelming dominance on both sides of the ball.

Key Performances on Offense

Darian Mensah stood out as a pivotal player for Tulane, throwing for 326 yards with an impressive completion rate of approximately 82 percent and contributing three touchdowns. His longest pass was a remarkable 53-yard touchdown that electrified the stadium. On the ground, Makhi Hughes powered through the Bulls' defense with two rushing touchdowns and accumulated 61 yards over seventeen carries. Dontae Fleming made significant contributions as well, catching seven passes for a total of 128 yards and scoring once.

Defensive Highlights

On defense, Tulane was relentless. Gerrod Henderson led the defensive effort with two sacks and two quarterback hits, contributing significantly to the total six sacks by Tulane against South Florida's quarterbacks. Tyler Grubbs also made his presence felt by forcing a fumble and recording one sack among his two tackles.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for Tulane Green Wave will be an away game against UAB Blazers at Protective Stadium in Birmingham on October 5th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+. This upcoming matchup promises another opportunity for Tulane to display their strengths and continue building on their successful season thus far.