Tulane Green Wave Overwhelms Temple Owls: A Comprehensive Victory

The Tulane Green Wave secured a commanding 52-6 victory over the Temple Owls, improving their season record to 8-2. The Owls, on the other hand, faced another setback, moving to a 2-7 record. This game was a showcase of Tulane's dominance on both sides of the ball in front of a full house at Yulman Stadium.

Key Performances and Game Highlights

The Green Wave's offense was unstoppable, amassing a total of 589 yards with an impressive average gain per play. Darian Mensah led the passing game efficiently, completing 14 out of 21 attempts for 262 yards and two touchdowns. His performance was highlighted by a long touchdown pass that covered 53 yards. On the ground, Tulane's rushing attack proved too much for Temple's defense as they racked up 327 yards and five touchdowns. Makhi Hughes stood out with his explosive running, contributing significantly with 153 rushing yards on just nineteen carries and finding the end zone twice.

Defensively, Tulane was equally impressive. The team recorded six sacks for a loss of thirty-five yards in total and forced two fumbles during the game. Javon Carter made his presence felt by not only securing one sack but also forcing a fumble that showcased Tulane's defensive prowess.

Special teams played their part in this comprehensive team win as well; Patrick Durkin successfully converted all extra-point attempts and added three points through field goals.

Looking Ahead

As fans revel in this significant win against Temple Owls, attention now turns to Tulane Green Wave’s next challenge against Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis on November 16th at noon EDT. This upcoming match promises to be another exciting fixture in their schedule as they look to build on their current momentum. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2.

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