Tulane defeats Southern Miss 24-21 in Battle for the Bell

Tulane defeated Southern Miss 24-21 in the Battle for the Bell at Yulman Stadium. Despite entering the game as an 18-point underdog, Southern Miss held a 21-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Tulane's comeback was fueled by a 74-yard touchdown run by Maurice Turner with just over five minutes remaining. The Green Wave's victory was further secured when TJ Smith blocked a Southern Miss field goal attempt late in the game.

Tulane's performance included a mid-game quarterback change after Kaden Semonza threw a critical interception. Trace Johnson took over for the Green Wave, helping guide the team to a field goal before Turner's decisive touchdown run. With this win, Tulane improves to 2-2, while Southern Miss falls to 1-3.