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Northwestern coach David Braun said his program meant no disrespect in denying Tulane's request to wear white uniforms for Saturday's game in New Orleans, which the Green Wave wanted to do to honor the 2005 team and the 20-year anniversary of Katrina.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / August 31

Tulane Hands Northwestern a Dose of Karma

On Aug. 31 Tulane football gave Northwestern a dose of Karma. Tulane (1-0) faced Northwestern (0-1) in a game that coincided with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a devastating event that profoundly impacted New Orleans.

College Football News / Bleacher Report / August 31

Watch: Northwestern denied Tulane's request to wear white for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Tulane Green Wave News / ESPN / August 30

Retzlaff stars for Tulane after 'long offseason'

Jake Retzlaff, who won 11 games at BYU last season, but transferred after learning he faced a suspension for violating the school's honor code, passed for a touchdown in his Tulane debut and scored on a 69-yard run as the Green Wave topped Northwestern.

Jon Sumrall News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 30

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall calls out Northwestern over disrespectful pregame action

Tulane coach Jon Sumrall said Northwestern refused the Green Wave’s request to wear white home jerseys Saturday as a tribute to the 2005 Tulane team that played the season on the road after Hurricane Katrina.

Tulane Green Wave News / Sporting News / August 30

Tulane coach calls out Big Ten school for denying Hurricane Katrina tribute

The Green Wave started the season strong on the road.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / August 30

Tulane Dominates In Shocking Win Over Big Ten Opponent

The Tulane Green Wave faithful had waited long enough. After decades of heartbreak and near-misses against Power 4 competition, Tulane finally delivered the kind of performance that reminded everyone why Yulman Stadium can be a house of horrors for visiting teams.

Jon Sumrall News / Athlon Sports / August 29

How Tulane's Jon Sumrall is Navigating the Transfer Portal's Turnover Churn

Tulane’s rampant roster turnover hasn’t done anything to dampen expectations for coach Jon Sumrall’s second season in New Orleans. The Green Wave are the

Tulane Green Wave News / SwimSwam / August 28

Tulane Swimming and Diving Unveils 2025-26 Schedule

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam Courtesy of Tulane Athletics. NEW ORLEANS – The Tulane swimming and diving team unveiled the 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday.

Tulane Green Wave News / BBC Sport / August 21

'Slurry spreading to the Green Wave' - Ireland's World Cup transformation

After missing out on the World Cup three years ago, Ireland arrive in England for the 2025 edition of the tournament driven by what they call the 'green wave'.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 28

What Will Be Tulane Football's Best Unit This Season?

There is no question that this year's Tulane football team has plenty of talent, but there is one component of the team that looks particularly imposing to visiting teams.

Gregg Glenn News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Tulane basketball player dies at age 22

Tulane basketball player Gregg Glenn III has died at the age of 22 following an incident over the weekend. Tulane issued a statement about the matter,

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 27

Tulane Football Quarterback Race Features Four Intriguing Candidates

What until recently had been a three man race to become the Tulane starting quarterback has now extended to four. Last week BYU's starting quarterback from a season ago, Jake Retzlaff committed to the Green Wave.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 27

ChatGPT Has Interesting Prediction for Upcoming Tulane Football Season

The upcoming season is a big one for the Tulane Green Wave for more reasons than just the obvious. In Year 1 under Jon Sumrall, they were able to keep the recent success they've had in the AAC rolling, getting back to their third straight conference title game.

Jon Sumrall News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 26

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall: ‘If You Can’t Love New Orleans … You Have a Problem’

At least one school reportedly tried to pry Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall away from Uptown in the offseason. But the North Carolina Tar Heels failed.

Ty Thompson News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 26

Tulane Football Coach Reveals Ty Thompson’s Status for Fall Workouts

The Tulane Green Wave football team will begin practicing next week to prepare for its season opener against Northwestern on Aug. 30. Ty Thompson will be there — but don’t try hitting him.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 25

Tulane Football Named Favorites in Unofficial American Conference Media Poll

The Tulane Green Wave was in Charlotte for American Conference media days on Friday, and the media believes they have the goods to win the league. The American opted not to do an official preseason poll this season, following in the footsteps of the Big 12, which also nixed their poll this season.

Jon Sumrall News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 25

Tulane Head Coach Jon Sumrall Addresses Job Speculation at Media Days

With success comes speculation about future jobs in today’s age of college football. The Tulane Green Wave football team is highly aware of that reality in recent seasons, having to replace former head coach Willie Fritz with Jon Sumrall.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 25

Tulane Men’s, Women’s Basketball Learn American Conference Opponents

The Tulane Green Wave men’s and women’s basketball teams learned their American Conference opponents earlier this week, per the conference. Every team in the American will play 18 conference games, including six of its 12 league opponents twice, home and away, and the other six once — three at home and three on the road.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 24

Tulane Football Lands Another Top Three-Star Recruiting Target

The Tulane Green Wave football team landed yet another commitment to their growing class of 2026. The Green Wave have landed 18 total commits, including one four-star and now 16 three-star prospects with this latest addition, which should boost their top 70 recruiting class in college football.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 24