Tulane's Game-Winning Army Touchdown Named 'Cheez-It Crunch' Play of the Week

The Tulane Green Wave reception near the end of regulation is the winner of the Cheez-It Crunch Time Play of the Week for Week 8, as quarterback Jake Retzlaff connected with wide receiver Shazz Preston on a juggling 26-yard game-winning touchdown with :27 seconds remaining in the game to secure football’s 24-17 victory over Army, as selected by the All-America Committee of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

The game was tied at 17 when Retzlaff and the offense took over and drove the team on a six play, 75-drive that finished on Preston's twice juggled reception in the endzone.

Retzlaff completed 22 of 29 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns and added 62 rushing yards and a rushing score on the day. He also led the game-tying drive with 1:54 remaining in the game. Preston tied for the team lead with five catches and led the squad with his 86 receiving yards with the game-winning score as his long reception on the day.

The 2025 season marks the first year the FWAA has presented the award under its new name, the Cheez-It Crunch Time Play of the Week, spotlighting the single most decisive play from the weekend's games. Each winning team receives a custom Cheez-It care package delivered to its campus.

About Florida Citrus Sports

FCS is a not-for-profit event management organization dedicated to positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world-class events, including the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the Florida Blue Florida Classic, the Camping World Kickoff and the FC Series. For more information, visit FloridaCitrusSports.com.

About the Football Writers Association of America

Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of 1,100 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team. 

Courtesy of Tulane Athletics