Tulane Green Wave Stumble Against Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

The Tulane Green Wave faced a challenging encounter against the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, resulting in a 45-10 defeat. This outcome brought Tulane's record to 3-1, while the Rebels maintained their perfect streak with a 4-0 record.

First Quarter

The game began with the Rebels establishing an early lead, scoring 10 points while keeping Tulane scoreless. The Green Wave struggled to gain momentum offensively, facing difficulties in breaking through the Rebel's defense.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Patrick Durkin managed to put Tulane on the scoreboard with a successful field goal from 34 yards out. Despite this effort, Ole Miss extended their lead by adding another 13 points before halftime. The Green Wave's defense showed resilience but couldn't contain the Rebel's offensive surge.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams locked in defensive battles as neither side managed to score. Sam Howard of Tulane made notable contributions with his sack and tackle for loss during this period. However, these efforts were not enough to shift the game's momentum significantly.

Fourth Quarter

In an attempt to rally back in the fourth quarter, Brendan Sullivan connected with Anthony Brown-Stephens for a touchdown pass that added seven more points for Tulane. Yet again, Ole Miss responded decisively by scoring an additional 22 points before sealing their victory.

Despite some bright moments from players like Jake Retzlaff and Arnold Barnes III who contributed significantly on offense and rushing respectively, it was not sufficient against a formidable opponent like Ole Miss.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Tulane’s next game against Tulsa Golden Hurricane on September 27th at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa at 1:00 PM EDT broadcasted on ESPN Networks.

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