AP Top 25 Poll

#18 Tulane Green Wave

2023
Overall Record
11-1
Last Game
vs UTSA W 29-16
Conference Record
8-0
Next Game
@UTSA 11/24/2023

Tulane taps Northern Iowa AD David Harris to take over Green Wave athletics

Northern Iowa Athletic Director David Harris has been hired to take over Tulane’s athletic department. Tulane president Michael A. Fitts announced the hiring on Tuesday.

Makhi Hughes’ 131 yards and touchdown help No. 20 Tulane hold on against Tulsa, 24-22

Makhi Hughes rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown, Shedro Louis returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score and No. 20 Tulane defeated Tulsa 24-22 to win its eighth straight game.

No. 20 Tulane seeks its 8th straight win when it hosts desperate Tulsa

Living dangerously has become a habit lately for 20th-ranked Tulane. The Green Wave’s last three victories have come by 12 points combined despite being double-digit favorites in each game.

Tulsa is No. 20 Tulane’s next obstacle to an AAC title defense and major bowl bid

No. 20 Tulane will try to stay on track for a second straight American Athletic Conference title and major New Year’s Day bowl game when the Green Wave host struggling Tulsa.

Pratt, Keys, defense help No. 21 Tulane grind past East Carolina 13-10 in AAC

Michael Pratt threw a short touchdown pass to Lawrence Keys III while No. 21 Tulane’s defense turned in a smothering effort to help the Green Wave beat East Carolina 13-10 on Saturday.

No. 21 Tulane aims for a smooth outcome in AAC trip to East Carolina

No. 21 Tulane is unbeaten in the American Athletic Conference and owns a spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings.

No. 21 Tulane visits East Carolina looking to stay unbeaten in AAC race

No. 21 Tulane visits East Carolina on Saturday. The Green Wave’s 4-0 record in American Athletic Conference play puts Tulane in a three-way tie for the league lead.

Michael Pratt, Makhi Hughes power No. 22 Tulane past Rice 30-28 for 6th straight win

Michael Pratt threw for 263 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as No. 22 Tulane held on to defeat Rice 30-28 Saturday for its sixth straight win.

No. 22 Tulane looks for its sixth straight win in a visit to Rice

No. 22 Tulane is atop the American Athletic Conference standings, but the Green Wave is tied with SMU and UTSA, who are also 3-0.

No. 22 Tulane looks to extend winning streak to six games in visit to Rice

After a close win over North Texas, No. 22 Tulane gets another test Saturday at Rice. The road to another American Athletic Conference championship and New Year’s Six bowl doesn’t get any easier for the Green Wave.

Michael Pratt accounts for 4 TDs as No. 23 Tulane tops North Texas 35-28 after losing big lead

Michael Pratt passed for three touchdowns and scrambled 19 yards for a go-ahead score with 2:34 to go, and No. 23 Tulane staved off a frantic North Texas comeback bid to defeat the Mean Green 35-28 .

No. 23 Tulane hosts ‘explosive’ North Texas as Fritz makes Green Wave history

Tulane coach Willie Fritz is about to make Green Wave history regardless of whether his team wins or loses this weekend.

No. 23 Tulane rides 4-game winning streak into clash with North Texas

No. 23 Tulane has won four straight heading into its homecoming contest against North Texas. Tulane this week became ranked in the AP Top 25 for the second time this season and the first time since its only loss of the season to Ole Miss on Sept. 9.

Brown sparks Tulane rally in 31-21 victory over Memphis

Wide receiver Yulkeith Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run five seconds into the fourth quarter and Tulane rallied for a 31-21 victory over Memphis.

Troy Dannen jumps at rare opportunity to take over as athletic director at Washington

Troy Dannen was happy in New Orleans. The athletic program he took over at Tulane in 2015 was thriving, especially a football program still basking in what was accomplished last season.

Washington hires Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen to replace Jen Cohen, who left for USC

Washington has announced it’s hiring Tulane athletic director Troy Dannen to fill its vacant AD position.

Pratt throws 2 TD passes, Hughes runs for 2 and Tulane defeats UAB 35-23

Michael Pratt threw two touchdowns in the second half, the second with 47 seconds left, and Tulane beat UAB 36-23 in an American Athletic Conference opener.

Pratt throws for Tulane touchdown record, defense has four interceptions in 36-7 rout of Nicholls

Michael Pratt threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns, the Tulane defense came up with four interceptions, and the Green Wave defeated Nicholls 36-7.

Kai Horton accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane cruises past Southern Miss 21-3

Kai Horton accounted for all three of Tulane’s touchdowns in a 21-3 victory over Southern Mississippi.

Dart produces, Pratt sits, as No. 20 Ole Miss tops No. 24 Tulane, 37-20

Jaxson Dart accounted for 308 yards and passed for two touchdowns and No. 20 Mississippi pulled away to beat 24th-ranked Tulane 37-20 on Saturday as injured Green Wave quarterback Michael Pratt watched from the sideline.

No. 24 Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt is sidelined vs. No. 20 Ole Miss. Kai Horton starts

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt isn’t in uniform for the No. 24 Green Wave’s much-anticipated home game against 20th-ranked Mississippi.

No. 20 Ole Miss’ trip to No. 24 Tulane brings big-game vibe to cozy venue

No. 20 Mississippi’s visit to No. 24 Tulane is bringing a big-game vibe to the Green Wave’s cozy stadium.

No. 20 Ole Miss visits a No. 24 Tulane team seeking an early signature win

No. 20 Mississippi is bracing for a much tougher test this weekend when the Rebels visit No. 24 Tulane.

Michael Pratt near perfect in No. 24 Tulane’s 37-17 victory over South Alabama

Michael Pratt completed 14 of 15 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns and No. 24 Tulane beat South Alabama 37-17 on Saturday night.

Kliff Kingsbury joins USC staff as senior offensive analyst

Kliff Kingsbury is joining Lincoln Riley’s coaching staff at Southern California as a senior offensive analyst.

Georgia becomes 12th back-to-back champ in AP Top 25 history

Georgia is No. 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll, becoming the 12th back-to-back national champion in the history of the rankings after routing TCU.

Gore’s record performance headlines AP all-bowl selections

The son of one of the NFL’s most prolific running backs made quite a name for himself this bowl season.

USC All-America DL Tuli Tuipulotu declares for NFL draft

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California All-America defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu will enter the NFL draft.

Heisman winner Williams watches decisive score in USC loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caleb Williams said he wasn’t limited by a hamstring injury that plenty of people thought would keep the Heisman Trophy winner out of the Cotton Bowl.

Tulane scores 16 late points, beats USC 46-45 in Cotton Bowl

Tulane tight end Alex Bauman caught a 6-yard touchdown from Michael Pratt with 9 seconds left to finish off a frantic finish by the 14th-ranked Green Wave in a 46-45 win over No. 8 Southern California in the Cotton Bowl.