Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tulane

[LopaKa]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

wow if you can land majority of those recruits, your secondary will be straight FIRE lol. That's crazy.

[R1zzo23]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

Quite the crew of recruits you have visiting! To have four elite corners all coming in for a visit, for you guys to sign two would be huge though I think landing three of them is still a possibility. Lock some of these cats up early and move on to the next wave...pun absolutely intended!


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[Bigsheen]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

Wow man, I've been away for quite some time too (a month and a half is too long, imo) and it's wonderful to see this clock still ticking.

The Waves' start to the year has been off to the races. Love seeing the recruiting take such big strides so early. I understand Tulane is high in prestige now so it's easier to appeal to those big time recruits but I feel like in NCAA 14, there's no sense of urgency in the recruits early in the year. To see so many recruits visit as early as Week 2 is awesome.

I'll be the first to admit, I can't read every word but your photography makes it so easy to stay in touch with what happened in the game. This is an incredible report and I almost like taking time off to come back and read it in bulk Can't wait to see how this promising season plays out!

[Deegeezy]

wow if you can land majority of those recruits, your secondary will be straight FIRE lol. That's crazy.

No doubt about it; this could be an impressive haul if we can land some of these guys, especially one of the top 2 corners (Brantley and West). We have had so much bad luck with defensive back recruits these last few years, and it's really become the single biggest weak spot on the team.

Quite the crew of recruits you have visiting! To have four elite corners all coming in for a visit, for you guys to sign two would be huge though I think landing three of them is still a possibility. Lock some of these cats up early and move on to the next wave...pun absolutely intended!


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Heh. you can certainly tell from my recruiting board where I think our weakest areas are - Defensive backs and offensive line. If we can get those two areas shored up with a few potential year 1 starters, our team next season could be quite impressive.

I always love these years where we play LSU at home early in the year, because those rivalry games are the best scenario for a great visit. I think we have a legit shot to steal at least one of the top 2 corners from the Longhorns, two guys I really think would get our secondary back to a respectable level.

Wow man, I've been away for quite some time too (a month and a half is too long, imo) and it's wonderful to see this clock still ticking.

The Waves' start to the year has been off to the races. Love seeing the recruiting take such big strides so early. I understand Tulane is high in prestige now so it's easier to appeal to those big time recruits but I feel like in NCAA 14, there's no sense of urgency in the recruits early in the year. To see so many recruits visit as early as Week 2 is awesome.

I'll be the first to admit, I can't read every word but your photography makes it so easy to stay in touch with what happened in the game. This is an incredible report and I almost like taking time off to come back and read it in bulk Can't wait to see how this promising season plays out!

Haha...a month and a half ain't that long, at least it doesn't feel like it to me these days. I have already come to the conclusion that this thing is going to be around for a while. I see no end in sight at this point; I think I still have YEARS worth of game time left in me.

Yeah in this game, you can have guys ready to visit as early as week 1. Very rarely does a recruit, especially a much-heralded one, slow-plays the process. If you want a guy, you have got to win the mad dash early.

Glad you enjoy the pictures; I put a lot of time into finding the right angles and editing them in photobucket (probably too much time haha). My goal is a reflection of exactly what you stated - I understand everyone won't read the articles, so I try to at least make sure that the 12 to 15 pictures and captions I post throughout the reports tell the story of the game on their own.

Thanks for the great feedback as always everyone!

[Deegeezy]

Game 4, Year 16 Preview (2025 season): #16 LSU Tigers at #6 Tulane Green Wave

GAME 4 PREVIEW

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RIVALRY GAME: THE BATTLE FOR THE RAG






Latest Line (courtesy Bovada - Las Vegas):


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2024: Tulane star DB Jonathan Smith had some fun with the cameraman after taking his first ever career attempt at a punt return 63 yards for a touchdown that made the score 21-7 in the first quarter. | Not to be out-done, RB Tony Tompkins also made his mark on special teams, blazing past Tigers defenders for a 92-yard kickoff return touchdown that made the score 35-14 and blew the game wide open in the second quarter.

Last Meeting: Last season, at rain-soaked Tiger Stadium, #9 ranked Tulane scored early and often, ousting their in-state arch rival LSU 49-21 for a decisive early season victory. Sparking by two special teams touchdowns, one by RB Tony Tompkins on a kickoff return and another by DB Jonathan Smith via a punt return, the Green Wave stormed out to a 35-14 lead and never looked back. Then-redshirt freshman QB Jimmy McBride threw for 303 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Wave won their 8th straight over the SEC West nemesis. The win improved head coach D. Geezy's record to 10-3 overall versus the Tigers.

2023: Tulane QB Bryce Allen celebrated after his first career rushing touchdown put the game away in the third quarter.

Last Meeting at Venue: Two seasons ago, then-#16 Tulane had no problems disposing of then-#13 LSU, defeating the arch rival Tigers 28-3 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Former QB Bryce Allen threw for 3 touchdowns and rushed for another to lead the Green Wave offense as the team improved to 2-2 on the year. The story of the game however was the play of the Wave defense, which held LSU to just 220 yards of offense and three points, including limiting former Tigers QB John Blount to just 131 passing yards.

2016: Back-up QB Chris Moore's second quarter pass was intercepted by LSU CB Jake Crenshaw and returned 64 yards for a touchdown which gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead and completely turned the tide of the game.

Last Meeting III (Legacy Classic): Nearly a full decade ago, #10 ranked Tulane lost then-true freshman and eventual star QB Jamie Manning to an abdominal injury early in the first quarter and had issues getting its offense going until it was too late, eventually falling to then-#14 LSU 31-27 at Tiger Stadium in 2016. The eventual BCS National Champions that season, Tulane faced a 31-10 third quarter deficit and nearly pulled off the miracle comeback, however a late interception thrown by reserve QB George Ford with 1:29 remaining sealed the Wave's fate that afternoon. The game represented Tulane's only loss during their historic national title run, and also represents the last time they fell to their in-state rival LSU.

Starting Lineups/Key Players:





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Injuries:


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None



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10-RB Michael Brown Jr. (so) - 77 ovr: strained pectoral, out 1 to 2 weeks
22-FB J.J. Williams (so) - 82 ovr: bruised shoulder, probable




Schedules/Results:












Head Coach D. Geezy's Take

Head coach D. Geezy addressed the media on Wednesday.

LSU has a very young but talented roster, led by a true freshman quarterback we really liked coming out in lefty Rob Mason (74 ovr). He is a very elusive player in the pocket that makes a lot of plays with his legs, both scrambling and in the option game, and was a guy we nearly signed a year ago but LSU beat us out. With such a young group though, a young group who I think will be very good in a couple of years, they tend to lean heavily on RB Jamie Stover (81 ovr) and their power running game. Stover is averaging 4.4 ypc and has been a steady player for them these past couple of seasons.

That stout running game is complimented perfectly by a ferocious defense that boasts one of the top front-7s in the nation. They've devoted a ton of resources to stacking up their defensive line, and literally every player on that starting front-4 was a player we had on our recruiting board at one point or another, most notably defensive tackles Tyrone Hollis (90 ovr) and Rodney Justice (90 ovr). They really make it hard to run inside and are very good at disrupting the interior of the pocket in the passing game.

We will have our hands full with this team, and after 8 straight wins in this series, we know we're going to get their best shot. The team and our fans both need to bring their 'A' game to the dome this weekend.

- Tulane head coach D. Geezy


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[R1zzo23]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

Sorry, but I'm laying the points and rolling with the Green Wave in this one. LSU's roster looks unimpressive considering they are an SEC power. It's been established the Bayou Bengals are the little brother of Louisiana and that will be re-emphasized in this one.

[SilverBullet19]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

I've been keeping up! Happy to chime back in. Their DT's look to be a force on that line and could disrupt the run, but you have a big advantage with your matchups against their CB's, especially in the speed department. I'd say some quick slants for catch & run, and maybe some jet routes on play action could result in a BIG game through the air. Best of luck!

[Deegeezy]

Sorry, but I'm laying the points and rolling with the Green Wave in this one. LSU's roster looks unimpressive considering they are an SEC power. It's been established the Bayou Bengals are the little brother of Louisiana and that will be re-emphasized in this one.

I say this all the time, but we've lost to much worse teams than this. Even last year, a pretty subpar Auburn team rolled into the dome and waxed us. I'm not taking this W for granted. LSU's probably about due, and they'll get us if we don't bring our 'A' game. They have what looks to be a a very good front-7 on defense and their running game should be decent enough to win with if we come out sloppy.

I've been keeping up! Happy to chime back in. Their DT's look to be a force on that line and could disrupt the run, but you have a big advantage with your matchups against their CB's, especially in the speed department. I'd say some quick slants for catch & run, and maybe some jet routes on play action could result in a BIG game through the air. Best of luck!

I may not even try to run up the middle much in this one; those two DTs look very good. I think the matchup I like is just as you said - our WRs versus their secondary. I have a bullseye on that nickel back of theirs. I will definitely be trying to isolate him in some one-on-one situations!

Thanks fellas....time to get this party started with LSU!

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

Big game, big week recruiting wise for y'all. Is this the most important week, recruiting and on the field wise, for y'all in a while?

[Cheese2121]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

Finally all caught back up on this my friend. Just a heck of a start to the season. I can't remember you having this much success on the recruiting trail in quite some time. To echo another's sentiments, Tulane's national brand recognition is at an all time high.

Like you've pointed out though, we have enjoyed these quick starts before by Tulane only to come crashing down to earth, so I will try my best to temper my excitement.

Big game for you against LSU, who no matter what the ratings always comes ready to play. Mason looks like he is going to be a cornerstone of that team for years to come. Also nice to see Tyrone Hollis become everything we knew he would be. I was sad to see you lose him on the recruiting trail.

Good luck in this one my friend! I will be following closely again from now on. Missed you and this!

[Deegeezy]

Big game, big week recruiting wise for y'all. Is this the most important week, recruiting and on the field wise, for y'all in a while?

I would say so...with what's on the line - rivalry bragging rights, a top 10 ranking, early SEC momentum, and the # of recruits at must-have positions that we had in the building - yes, this one was huge.

Finally all caught back up on this my friend. Just a heck of a start to the season. I can't remember you having this much success on the recruiting trail in quite some time. To echo another's sentiments, Tulane's national brand recognition is at an all time high.

Like you've pointed out though, we have enjoyed these quick starts before by Tulane only to come crashing down to earth, so I will try my best to temper my excitement.

Big game for you against LSU, who no matter what the ratings always comes ready to play. Mason looks like he is going to be a cornerstone of that team for years to come. Also nice to see Tyrone Hollis become everything we knew he would be. I was sad to see you lose him on the recruiting trail.

Good luck in this one my friend! I will be following closely again from now on. Missed you and this!

This has definitely been one of our most successful recruiting years to date. I am really excited to use the new quarterback Ryan Tyler down the road. I also think Teddy Jenkins has big time potential as a speed running back. Fun times are certainly ahead with that pair in the backfield.

For now, with this current season, I am just taking this thing one game at a time. I'm not going to allow myself to get too up because I have definitely learned that any team is capable of sneaking up on us.

Hollis and that LSU defensive line was ferocious. As you know, from time to time I like to write an article about guys I miss out on just to plant future seeds, and this was certainly one that has sprouted.

Glad to have you back on the boards brother. For me personally and I am sure I speak for a lot of people, this place just is not the same without you.

[Deegeezy]

Game 4, Year 16 (2025 season): #16 LSU Tigers at #6 Tulane Green Wave

RIVALRY GAME: THE BATTLE FOR THE RAG

#16 30 -- 3-1 (1-1)
#6x 33 -- 4-0 (3-0)

PK Aaron Larson drilled the game-winning 32-yard walk-off field goal as time expired, capping off a perfect 4 for 4 day and helping his team earn an emphatic victory Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

McBride, Larson's late heroics help Tulane absorb rival LSU's best shot and escape with a thrilling 33-30 victory | Redshirt sophomore signal caller directs clutch 5-play drive to set up game-winning field goal as time expires as Green Wave KO's Tigers for a 9th straight time | RB Tompkins to continues to show off his versatility, finishes with a career-high 152 receiving yards despite rough-sledding on the ground versus LSU's vaunted defensive line | Team now shifts its focus to next week's trip to The Swamp to face Top 10 ranked Gators squad

New Orleans, LA -- #6 Tulane fell behind 14-3 early versus #16 ranked arch-rival LSU, its largest deficit to their in-state foes in nearly a decade. But an 87-yard touchdown pass from QB Jimmy McBride to WR Grant Brady to close out the first quarter was just one of several big plays Tulane was able to get before getting even more big plays down the stretch on their way to escaping with a thrilling 33-30 win at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in a Saturday night thriller that came down to the wire.

True freshman WR Grant Brady has scored a touchdown in every game thus far in his career, including this 87-yard score that cut Tulane's deficit to 14-10 on the final play of the first quarter.

LSU, who has not defeated Tulane since the 2016 season, had not led the Green Wave by double digits since that game 9 seasons ago, when they took a 31-10 lead on their way to eventually winning 31-27 at Tiger Stadium. That distinction would change early in Saturday's contest as the Tigers opened the game up with an 11-play 80-yard drive that culminated with a touchdown pass from true freshman QB Rob Mason to junior RB Kenton Yates from 5 yards away that gave their team an early 7-0 advantage.

The Green Wave would answer with a field goal and subsequent defensive stop, however a special teams mistake would enable Mason and the Tigers to strike again.

This time, the former 4-star prospect that was heavily pursued by Tulane during last year's recruiting period connected with TE Alex Gray for a 7-yard touchdown to open up a 14-3 first quarter lead. The play was set up by a muffed punt by Wave senior running back sensation Tony Tompkins that gave the Tigers the football deep in Wave territory. Mason would finish the game 17 of 30 for 201 yards to go along with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

"Rob is a special player and someone we really liked as a prospect," said Tulane head coach D. Geezy, who ran his career record versus rival LSU to 11-3. "He was very poised all evening long and did not play like a freshman. We're not looking forward to having to deal with him for the next few seasons."

As one would expect however, the 14-3 deficit did not make Geezy's team fold.

McBride's aforementioned 87-yard touchdown pass to the big play machine Brady cut their team's deficit to four, making the score 14-10 on the final play of the first quarter. Later, in the second quarter, Tompkins' 62-yard pass reception on a screen pass set up a 19-yard field goal by PK Aaron Larson to cut the LSU lead to 14-13 before Larson would later connect on a career-long 50-yard field goal that gave the Wave a 16-14 lead they'd eventually take into the halftime locker room.

Junior DT Rodney Justice and the LSU defensive line was stellar all evening and finished with 5 sacks as a unit, including this sack-fumble caused by Justice that resulted in a turnover.

In the third quarter, LSU's defense took over.

LSU senior DE Cole Whitaker's interception off a wide receiver screen pass attempt to WR Adam Lawson would get returned for a short 6-yard touchdown that gave the Tigers the lead back at 22-16 following a successful two-point conversion run by Yates, literally seconds into the third quarter. Whitaker finished the game with 7 tackles and 1 sack to go along with the pick six in what was a big day for the Tigers' vaunted defensive line.

Later, following an ultra-athletic 53-yard reception along the sideline by Tompkins, the Wave found themselves deep in Tigers territory once again, with a chance to re-take the lead. However, LSU junior DT Rodney Justice's strip sack of McBride two plays later would end up being recovered by DT Tyrone Hollis, giving their team the ball back and thwarting the scoring threat. Justice was dominate throughout the game and finished the contest with 3 sacks.

"Their line pressure showed up on film and showed up in tonight's game. They were really impressive," said Wave first year offensive coordinator Joe Roberts.

"They did a great job of containing us in the running game and making us one dimensional, something we always strive to avoid. Outside of one 12-yard run, Tony was pretty much held in check and they were able to tee off on us in the passing game. That D-line of theirs was really about as good as advertised, maybe even better than expected."

Following Justice's forced turnover, LSU drove deep into Tulane territory, however CB Tyler Harrison's interception would halt the Tigers' chance to increase its six point lead. 10 plays and 78 yards later, FB J.J. Williams' 1-yard plunge into the end zone gave the Wave the lead back at 23-22 early in the fourth quarter.

On the LSU's very next offensive play from scrimmage, the home team would get another interception off the young Mason, this one by sophomore CB J.T. Hills' deep in LSU's own territory on a pass attempt over the middle. It would lead to a 9-yard touchdown run by freshman RB Anthony Brown that increased the Green Wave lead to 30-22 with 7:18 to go and the Wave appeared to be rolling on their way to a win. But despite his back-to-back mistakes, LSU's young signal caller would bounce right back up off the mat and had other plans.

QB Jimmy McBride jump-started the Green Wave's final drive with this 15-yard scramble before connecting on a pair of clutch throws to set his team up for the game-winning field goal attempt.

After the two teams traded punts, the Tigers got the ball back, down by eight points with 4:41 remaining and the ball at their own 19-yard line. Mason would come through in the clutch for this team, directing an 11-play 81-yard drive which lasted 2:43 and culminated with a 3-yard touchdown run by Yates, who finished with 99 scrimmage yards and 2 touchdowns and made the score 30-28 with under two minutes remaining. Mason, who was a perfect 5 for 5 during the drive, would connect with WR Russell Stephens on the ensuing two point conversion attempt, tying the game up with just 1:58 to go in the game.

Not to be outdone, with the game on the line and his team's conference and possible national title dreams on the line, Tulane's own emerging young star quarterback made some plays of his own. A 15-yard run for a first down by McBride would precede a 21-yard pass completion to Tompkins over the middle that put the Green Wave into Tigers' territory but just outside of field goal range with under a minute remaining. Tompkins finished the game with 4 receptions for a career-high 152 receiving yards.

Then, following Williams being stuffed for a loss on a first down carry, McBride would come through again with another big play, this time connecting with fifth year senior WR Lionel Parks for a 22-yard gain, putting the ball well into field goal range at the LSU 15-yard line with less than ten seconds remaining. On the game's final play, Larson would come through with the game-winning points, drilling a chip shot 32-yard field goal attempt and sending the Tulane sideline and fans pouring onto the field in euphoria. Larson finished the game a perfect 4 out of 4 and his game-winning kick helped his team fend off what was without question LSU's best shot at ending Tulane's Battle for the Rag winning streak.

"This rivalry is heating up to say the least. Those guys really came to play and had us on the ropes," said Geezy.

"Hats off to LSU; they will be a force to be reckoned with with that quarterback for years to come. Fortunately, we did what championship football teams do and we fought through and persevered to come out with a big win tonight. I'm proud of our guys."

Tulane (4-0) will travel next week to take on #9 Florida (3-1) in Gainsville. The Green Wave defeated the then-national champion Gators in a 24-20 thriller last season at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Tulane fans rejoice after PK Aaron Larson's game winning field gave their team its 9th straight victory over its arch rivals in what was a nail-biter.

Box Score

LSU Tigers at Tulane Green Wave
	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#16 LSU Tigers 3-1 (1-1)	14	0	8	8	30
#6 Tulane Green Wave 4-0 (3-0)	10	6	0	17	33

1st

: 5 yd TD pass from Mason to Yates (Ruffin kick) 6:12 -- 0-7
: 48 yd FG by Larson 4:31 -- 3-7
: 7 yd TD pass from Mason to Gray (Ruffin kick) 1:19 -- 3-14
: 87 yd TD pass from McBride to Brady (Larson kick) 0:00 -- 10-14

2nd

: 19 yd FG by Larson 6:23 -- 13-14
: 49 yd FG by Larson 4:17 -- 16-14

3rd

: 6 yd interception return TD by Whitaker (Yates run) 8:09 -- 16-22

4th

: 1 yd TD run by Williams (Larson kick) 8:17 -- 23-22
: 9 yd TD run by Brown (Larson kick) 7:18 -- 30-22
: 3 yd TD run by Yates (Mason to Stephens) 1:58 -- 30-30
: 32 yd FG by Larson 0:00 -- 33-30

Game Statistics


#6 Tulane

Click here to view 2025 Tulane Green Wave Roster

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[U]
Passing                            RATING  COMP  ATT  YDS  TD  INT [/U]
 2-QB  *Jimmy McBride(rs-so)        152.2   12    27  355   1   2
[U]
Rushing                            ATT  YDS  TD [/U]
 5-RB  Tony Tompkins(jr)            11   42   0 (6 pr, 41 yds, 1 fumble lost | 1 kr, 20 yds)
 2-QB  *Jimmy McBride(rs-so)        10    8   0
22-FB  J.J. Williams(so)             5    5   1
 6-RB  Anthony Brown(fr)             4   20   0 
11-WR  Grant Brady(fr)               1    3   0
[U]
Receiving                          REC  YDS  TD [/U]
 5-RB  Tony Tompkins(jr)             4  152   0
13-WR  Adam Lawson(so)               3   49   0
11-WR  Grant Brady(fr)               2  105   1 (3 kr, 67 yds)
80-WR  Lionel Parks(rs-sr)           1   22   0
 1-TE  Ronnie Parsons(sr)            1   12   0
 4-WR  Kenny Bell(rs-jr)             1   15   0
[U]
Defensive Leaders                  TAK  SOLO  AST  TFL  SCK  INT [/U]
43-MLB *Mario Young(sr)             14   11    3    4    2    0
 7-FS  Terrell Faulk(jr)             7    5    2    2    1    0
 9-OLB Sean Williamson(so)           6    6    0    1    1    0
34-CB  J.T. Hills(so)                6    4    2    0    0    1
 3-CB  Tyler Harrison(sr)            3    2    1    0    0    1
50-DT  Micah Harris(rs-sr)           3    2    1    0    0    0
52-MLB Joey Rodgers(jr)              1    1    0    1    1    0
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Kicking                            FG MADE FG ATT LONG  MISSED  XP MADE XP ATT [/U]
49-PK  Aaron Larson(jr)              4       4     50     n/a     3       3

[B][U]Tulane Key Team Stats:[/U][/B]
Total Offensive Yards: 433
Rushing Totals: 31 att 78 yds 2 tds
Sacks Allowed: 5
3rd down conversions: 2-10 (20%)
4th down conversions: 0-0 (0%)
Offensive Turnovers: 4
Penalties: 5 for 45 yards
Time of Possession: 19:27
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#16 LSU

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[U]
Passing                            RATING  COMP  ATT  YDS  TD  INT [/U]
 7-QB  Rob Mason(fr)                121.6   17    30  201   2   2
[U]
Rushing                            ATT  YDS  TD [/U]
 3-RB  *Jamie Stover(rs-so)         13   70   0
22-RB  Kenton Yates(rs-jr)          10   44   1 (2-pt run)
 7-QB  Rob Mason(fr)                 5  -22   0
[U]
Receiving                          REC  YDS  TD [/U]
22-RB  Kenton Yates(rs-jr)           4   55   1
 3-RB  *Jamie Stover(rs-so)          3    5   0
87-WR  Joe Burnett(fr)               3   54   0
16-TE  Alex Gray(so)                 2   18   1
 4-WR  Glen Walker(fr)               2   37   0
10-WR  Russell Stephens(fr)          2   23   0 (2-pt rec)
13-TE  Lucas Rodgers(fr)             1    9   0
[U]
Defensive Leaders                  TAK  SOLO  AST  TFL  SCK  INT [/U]
99-DT  Rodney Justice(rs-jr)         7    7    0    3    3    0 (1 ff)
47-RE  Cole Whitaker(rs-sr)          7    4    3    3    1    1
69-DT  Tyrone Hollis(sr)             3    2    1    1    0    0 (1 fr)
96-LE  Lawrence Hicks(so)            2    2    0    1    1    0
37-SS  *Kevin Fine(rs-jr)            0    0    0    0    0    1
[u]
Kicking                            FG MADE FG ATT LONG  MISSED  XP MADE XP ATT [/U]
12-PK  Phillip Ruffin(sr)            0       1     n/a    56      2       2

[B][U]LSU Key Team Stats:[/U][/B]
Total Offensive Yards: 290
Rushing Totals: 32 att 89 yds 1 td
Sacks Allowed: 5
3rd down conversions: 6-14 (42%)
4th down conversions: 0-0 (0%)
Offensive Turnovers: 2
Penalties: 3 for 25 yards
Time of Possession: 16:33
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2025 Tulane Green Wave Schedule/Results

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Opponent (record)            Result        Tulane Player of the Game              -Record-
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at #25 Auburn (3-1)          W 48-29       RB Tompkins 305 all-purpose yds 4 tds  1-0 (1-0)
vs #10 Ohio St. (3-1)        W 34-24       RB Tompkins 13 car 183 yds 3 tds       2-0 (1-0)
vs Georgia (2-2)             W 42-14       QB McBride 14-25 281 yds 4 total tds   3-0 (2-0)
vs #18 LSU (3-1)             W 33-30       PK Larson 4-4 fgs long-50 3-3 xps      4-0 (3-0)
at #9 Florida (3-1)
at #3 Notre Dame (4-0)
at Kentucky (2-2)
vs #1 Alabama (4-0)
at #14 Southern Miss (4-0)
at Arkansas (3-1)
vs Ole Miss (2-2)
vs #6 TCU (4-0)
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Next Game:



#5 (4-0) at #9 (3-1)

Photo Gallery

Tulane was decked out in their familiar all-green uniforms as they prepare to take the field and face their chief rivals.




True freshman WR Grant Brady jumped into the arms of sophomore WR Adam Lawson to celebrate Brady's career-long 87-yard touchdown reception that cut the Wave's early deficit to 14-10 in the first quarter.




A player recruited very heavily by Tulane last season, LSU southpaw QB Rob Mason was impressive in his first game versus the rival Green Wave.




RB Tony Tompkins' ascent into a viable passing game option continued on Saturday as he finished with 4 receptions for a career-high 152 yards, including this 53-yard reception near the sideline despite great coverage from Tigers CB Christian Darby.




LSU's defensive line was as great as advertised and gave the Tulane offense fits all evening long, sacking QB Jimmy McBride five times on the night.




Tulane junior FS Terrell Faulk continued his solid season, finishing with 7 tackles and this first half sack.




DE Cole Whitaker stepped in front of this wide receiver screen pass attempt to WR Adam Lawson and returned it for a short 6-yard touchdown that gave his team a 22-16 lead just seconds into the third quarter.




Green Wave WR Adam Lawson was held in check for the most of the game, but the sophomore Louisiana native was able to shake out of top LSU CB Tony Christian's grasp for this 34-yard gain in the second half that eventually led to a touchdown just a few plays later.




Outside of this 12-yard run, it was tough-sledding for Tompkins in the running game, as he finished with a season-low 42 yards on 11 carries.




Senior MLB Mario Young, a New Orleans native who reneged on a soft verbal commitment to LSU during his high school recruitment, was a thorn in the Tigers side, finishing with a career-high 14 tackles and 2 sacks on the night




LSU RB Jamie Stover missed most of the second half with a shoulder injury, however his backup Kenton Yates had success versus the Green Wave defense, finishing with 99 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, including this 3-yard score that helped LSU tie the game up at with under two minutes remaining.




The #4 receiver on Tulane's depth chart, redshirt senior WR Lionel Walker's 22-yard reception, his first catch of the season, set his team up for the game-winning field goal.




Blue chip true freshman guard Ryan Stewart-Sims celebrated with fans as he headed back to an estatic Green Wave postgame locker room.

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[Deegeezy]

RB DEUCE MONROE, #2 ALABAMA OUTLASTS #4 FLORIDA IN 23-17 VICTORY AT TUSCALOOSA

Former Tulane running back's career-high 34 carry 169-yard performance helps defending national champion Crimson Tide hold off late Gators rally in an impressive early season victory | #13 Michigan St. scores 18 unanswered second half points to oust reeling Michigan 18-14; once considered title contenders, Wolverines fall to 1-3 | #4 Georgia Tech hopes to stay perfect, will travel to Happy Valley next week to face #16 Penn St.

Scores/Standings - through week 5

2025 NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	2	Alabama (32)	4	0	1496
2	1	USC (21)	3	0	1407
3	3	Notre Dame (7)	4	0	1309
4	5	Georgia Tech (1)	3	0	1182
5	6	Tulane	4	0	1151
6	7	TCU	4	0	1091
7	8	Boise St.	4	0	1023
8	9	Oregon	2	1	939
9	4	Florida	3	1	933
10	11	Ohio St.	3	1	864
11	12	Oklahoma	3	0	826
12	13	Michigan St.	4	0	795
13	14	Texas A&M	3	0	733
14	15	Southern Miss	4	0	688
15	17	UCLA	4	0	614
16	20	Penn St.	3	1	471
17	10	Texas	2	2	469
18	16	LSU	3	1	448
19	23	West Virginia	2	2	447
20	22	Florida St.	4	0	402
21	24	Navy	4	0	329
22	NR	Missouri	2	1	320
23	25	Troy	2	1	271
24	NR	Hawaii	4	0	264
25	NR	Auburn	3	1	243

Others receiving votes - Michigan (230), Rutgers (195), Arkansas (179), Fresno St. (151), Central Michigan (113), Washington (108), Wisconsin (71), Duke (49)

Notable Week 5 Scores

#16 LSU (3-1) -- 30
#6 Tulane (4-0) -- 33

#23 West Virginia (2-2) -- 41
#19 Rutgers (2-2) -- 6

#3 Notre Dame (4-0) -- 48
Cincinnati (2-2) -- 10

San Diego St. (2-2) -- 7
#8 Boise St. (4-0) -- 45

#10 Texas (2-2) -- 20
Missouri (2-1) -- 32

Washington (2-1) -- 7
#1 USC (3-0) -- 31

#18 Michigan (1-3) -- 14
#13 Michigan St. (4-0) -- 18

#7 TCU (4-0) -- 55
UNLV (0-4) -- 0

#4 Florida (3-1) -- 17
#2 Alabama (4-0) -- 23

#21 Fresno St. (2-2) -- 31
Hawaii (4-0) -- 38


Notable Week 6 Games

#5 Tulane (4-0)
#9 Florida (3-1)

#1 Alabama (4-0)
#24 Hawaii (4-0)

#11 Oklahoma (3-0)
#17 Texas (2-2)

Stanford (2-1)
#8 Oregon (2-1)

#2 USC (3-0)
Arizona (2-1)

San Diego St. (2-2)
#6 TCU (4-0)

Tulsa (1-3)
#14 Southern Miss (4-0)

#3 Notre Dame (4-0)
UNLV (0-4)

Wisconsin (3-1)
#10 Ohio St. (3-1)

#4 Georgia Tech (3-0)
#16 Penn St. (3-1)

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Scores/Standings - through week 5

SEC East Division Standings
TEAM	REC	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	STRK
#9 Florida	3-1	.750	2-1	126	36	L1
Vanderbilt	2-1	.660	1-1	59	58	W2
South Carolina	2-2	.500	1-2	102	74	L1
Tennessee	2-2	.500	1-2	98	95	W1
Georgia	2-2	.500	0-2	99	101	W1
Kentucky	2-2	.500	0-1	85	127	L2

SEC West Division Standings
TEAM	REC	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	STRK
#1 Alabama	4-0	1.000	3-0	153	72	W4
#5 Tulane	4-0	1-000	3-0	157	97	W4
Arkansas	3-1	.750	1-1	126	106	W1
#18 LSU	3-1	.750	1-1	127	58	L1
#25 Auburn	3-1.	.750	1-1	161	85	W3
Ole Miss	2-2	.500	0-2	108	86	L1

Week 5 SEC Scoreboard

#16 LSU (3-1) -- 30
#6 Tulane (4-0) -- 33

Ole Miss (2-2) -- 20
Tennessee (2-2) -- 33

South Carolina (2-2) -- 27
Auburn (3-1) -- 32

#4 Florida (3-1) -- 17
#2 Alabama (4-0) -- 23


Week 6 SEC Schedule

#5 Tulane (4-0)
#9 Florida (3-1)

Kentucky (2-2)
South Carolina (2-2)

Georgia (2-2)
Tennessee (2-2)

#18 LSU (3-1)
Vanderbilt (2-1)


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[nofx94]

Re: Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Part II - The Golden Age of Tul

Great win! Florida is gonna be a helluva matchup. I hope these squads live up to the hype after you're done with them to keep up your strength of schedule.

Hawaii got a big win. I hope they don't get stomped too bad by Bama.

Red River looks interesting too.

Keep that wave a rollin

[Deegeezy]

Great win! Florida is gonna be a helluva matchup. I hope these squads live up to the hype after you're done with them to keep up your strength of schedule.

Hawaii got a big win. I hope they don't get stomped too bad by Bama.

Red River looks interesting too.

Keep that wave a rollin

Florida looks superb on paper, as you'll see in a couple of days once I post the preview. They have a nice 1-2 punch at RB and some very good looking receivers. We're in for a battle.

Sorry man, but Hawaii will definitely be getting curb-stomped by Bama next week. The defending national champion Crimson Tide is steam-rolling through everybody these days.

Thanks for checking in and Happy Holidays to you and all of my followers!