News Summary
The Tulane University football team suffered a significant loss, falling 45-10 to the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels. This defeat extended Tulane’s losing streak against Ole Miss to 14 games. Despite gaining 178 rushing yards, Tulane’s passing game struggled, and they allowed a total of 548 yards to Ole Miss. The team is now looking to rebound in their next conference game against Tulsa, maintaining focus on their season goals.
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The Tulane University football team suffered a significant defeat, losing 45-10 to the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels on September 20, 2025, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. This loss marked Tulane’s 14th consecutive defeat to Ole Miss, dropping their all-time record against the Rebels to 28-44, post vacated wins.
Tulane’s quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, led the team with 51 rushing yards, but struggled in the passing game, completing only 5 of 17 attempts for 56 yards. Brendan Sullivan stepped in as a relief quarterback, completing 5 of 11 passes for 48 yards, which included the team’s only touchdown pass to Anthony Brown-Stephens in the fourth quarter.
Despite their offensive struggles, Tulane managed to run for a total of 178 yards. The rushing attack was led by Arnold Barnes with 47 yards on 11 carries, followed by Javin Gordon, who rushed for 35 yards on eight attempts. Jamauri McClure contributed with 19 yards on three carries. Overall, Tulane finished the game with 282 total yards of offense, combining 178 rushing yards and 104 passing yards.
On the defensive side, Tulane was under constant pressure, with Ole Miss totaling 548 yards, including 241 rushing yards and 307 passing yards. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was particularly effective, rushing for 112 yards and completing 17 passes for 307 yards, resulting in two touchdowns. The Ole Miss offense opened the scoring with a swift eight-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in a five-yard touchdown pass to Dae’Quan Wright.
In addition to their touchdowns, Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro scored field goals of 22, 54, and 33 yards. Kewan Lacy also rushed for two touchdowns, contributing to the Rebels’ commanding lead. At halftime, the score stood at 23-3 in favor of Ole Miss.
This 35-point defeat is Tulane’s largest since losing to Ole Miss 61-21 during the 2021 season. The 45 points allowed in this match were the most since a 45-point concession to USC in the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl. Coach Jon Sumrall’s record fell to 35-10 following the game, maintaining a .777 winning percentage, ranking him fourth among current FBS coaches.
Upcoming Matchup
With the loss, Tulane now looks ahead to their next conference game against Tulsa scheduled for September 27, 2025. Despite the setback against Ole Miss, Tulane’s record stands at 3-1 for the season and they are 16-3 in their last 19 road games, the most road wins since the beginning of the 2022 season. As they prepare for the American Athletic Conference schedule, Tulane remains focused on regaining their momentum on the field.
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Additional Resources
- ESPN: Ole Miss vs. Tulane Recap
- USA Today: Ole Miss vs. Tulane Betting Odds and Predictions
- NOLA: Guerry Smith’s Thoughts on Tulane’s Loss to Ole Miss
- Sports Illustrated: Instant Takeaways from Ole Miss vs. Tulane
- Wikipedia: Tulane Green Wave Football
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