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The Tulane Green Wave suffered a heavy defeat against the 11th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels with a score of 45-10. This loss highlights Tulane’s struggles against ranked opponents, exacerbating their long-standing challenges when facing Power Five teams. Tulane’s Head Coach, Jon Sumrall, took responsibility for the team’s preparation and expressed the need for improvement. The team now shifts focus to the upcoming matchup against Tulsa, aiming to bounce back from this setback and elevate their game.
Oxford, MS – The Tulane Green Wave, with a record of 3-1, fell to the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels (4-0) by a score of 45-10. This defeat signifies the most points surrendered by the Tulane defense since allowing 45 points in the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl. Additionally, the loss marks Tulane’s fourth consecutive defeat against ranked opponents.
Tulane Head Coach Jon Sumrall expressed frustration over the team’s performance and accepted responsibility for their preparation. The game began with Ole Miss quickly taking control after an eight-play, 75-yard scoring drive that ended with a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to Dae’Quan Wright, putting the Rebels ahead 7-0. Following this, Ole Miss scored another touchdown and then added three field goals in the first half, concluding it with a 23-3 lead over Tulane.
Tulane managed to score only one touchdown late in the fourth quarter, which was a 6-yard pass from quarterback Brendan Sullivan to Anthony Brown-Stephens. Overall, Tulane’s offense struggled throughout the matchup, accumulating just 282 yards of total offense compared to Ole Miss’s 548 yards, which included 241 rushing and 307 passing yards. Tulane’s starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff faced difficulties, completing only 5 of 17 passes for a mere 56 yards and did not complete a pass until the second quarter. In contrast, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss performed well, contributing significantly with 112 rushing yards and 307 passing yards, scoring two touchdowns in the process.
Despite the loss, Tulane showcased individual performances with Retzlaff leading in rushing with 51 yards and Arnold Barnes adding 47 rushing yards. On the defensive front, Jack Tchienchou and Kevin Adams III were standout players, each recording six tackles, while the team also managed a forced fumble from Geordan Guidry.
Coach Sumrall highlighted the necessity for reflection on the game, as the team prepares for an upcoming conference play against Tulsa on September 27, 2023. The defeat against Ole Miss brought Tulane’s all-time record against the Rebels to 28-44, marking the first game between the schools since 2023.
This game underscored Tulane’s ongoing challenges when competing against Power Five programs, as their smaller roster faced difficulties against the larger size and speed of Ole Miss. Despite this setback, Tulane is noted to have the most road wins (16) in the nation since the beginning of the 2022 season. Additionally, the Green Wave’s performance earlier this season achieved a positive milestone, marking the first 3-1 start for the team since the 2023 season as they look to improve their passing game going forward.
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