# Tulane Green Wave football season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tulane-green-wave-football-season
> Updated: 2026-10-25T01:48:57.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Tulane secured a 31-17 victory over Memphis, driven by a defensive performance that forced six turnovers. This win marked the team’s first victory in the American Conference for the season, bringing their record to 3-3. Key defensive plays included a 76-yard interception return for a touchdown by TJ Smith and a late interception by Kevin Adams III. Freshman quarterback Trace Johnson made his first collegiate start, completing 11 of 21 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown.

Following this win, the team prepared for a matchup against UTSA at Yulman Stadium. Analysts suggested the Tulane defense would need to disrupt quarterback Owen McCown through consistent pressure and tight coverage. However, the UTSA Roadrunners secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 42-19 win over the Green Wave, snapping Tulane’s 10-game home winning streak. UTSA’s offense was powered by 223 rushing yards and six touchdowns, while Tulane struggled with six turnovers, falling to a 3-4 overall record and 1-2 in conference play.

Tulane is scheduled to face Charlotte on October 30, 2026, entering that contest as the betting favorite.

## Claims

- UTSA defeated Tulane with a final score of 42-19. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The loss ended Tulane's 10-game home winning streak. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tulane committed six turnovers during the game. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tulane's overall record is 3-4 and 1-2 in American Conference play. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- UTSA's overall record is 7-1 and 4-0 in American Conference play. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- UTSA recorded 223 rushing yards. (single source)
- UTSA scored five rushing touchdowns. (single source)
- Will Henderson III rushed for 102 yards. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: UTSA defeats Tulane 42-19 in American Conference matchup

UTSA defeated Tulane 42-19, snapping the Green Wave’s 10-game home winning streak. The Roadrunners relied on six rushing touchdowns and six takeaways to improve to 7-1 on the season.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utsa-defeats-tulane-42-19-to-extend-winning-streak

### 2026-10-24: Tulane football prepares for UTSA and Charlotte matchups

Tulane football faces UTSA at Yulman Stadium, with defensive pressure on quarterback Owen McCown identified as a key factor, followed by a scheduled game against Charlotte in late October.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tulane-football-prepares-for-utsa-and-charlotte-matchups

### 2026-10-17: Tulane defeats Memphis 31-17 behind six defensive turnovers

Tulane defeated Memphis 31-17 behind a defensive effort that forced six turnovers, including a 76-yard pick-six by TJ Smith and a late fourth-down touchdown run by Johnnie Daniels.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tulane-defeats-memphis-31-17-behind-six-defensive-turnovers

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Cite as: Tulane Green Wave football season. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tulane-green-wave-football-season