2023_Tulane_Green_Wave_football_team

2023 Tulane Green Wave football team

2023 Tulane Green Wave football team

American college football season


The 2023 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Green Wave were led by Willie Fritz in his eighth year as head coach. They played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] They entered this season as the defending AAC champions.

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On December 3, Fritz was hired as the head coach for the Houston Cougars.[2] Offensive coordinator Slade Nagle was named interim coach for the Military Bowl.[3] On December 9, Troy head coach Jon Sumrall was named as the Green Wave's new head coach.[4]

Offseason

Jim Svoboda, Tulane's former offensive coordinator, parted ways with the team after one season.[5] To replace him, Willie Fritz promoted seventh-year tight ends coach Slade Nagle to offensive coordinator, now Tulane's fourth offensive coordinator in as many years.[6]

Chris Hampton, Tulane's former defensive coordinator, was hired by Oregon as a co-defensive coordinator.[7] Lance Guidry was hired as his replacement on January 20, 2023, although Guidry left the job 18 days later for the same position at Miami.[8][9] On February 16, Tulane announced their new defensive coordinator to be Shiel Wood, the former defensive coordinator at Troy.[10]

Tulane would lose some outgoing players to the National Football League draft in the offseason: Tyjae Spears and Dorian Williams were both drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.[11] Nick Anderson, Larry Brooks, Macon Clark, Tyrick James, Will Wallace, Duece Watts, Shae Wyatt, and Lummie Young IV were all signed to the NFL as undrafted free agents as well.[12] However, co-captains Michael Pratt and Sincere Haynesworth announced they would return to Tulane for the 2023 season.[13]

Transfers

Outgoing

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Incoming

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AAC preseason media poll

The preseason AAC poll was released on July 25, 2023.[14]

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Award watch lists

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Schedule

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Rankings

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Roster

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Game summaries

vs South Alabama

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South Alabama Jaguars (0–0) vs No. 24 Tulane Green Wave (0–0) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: September 2, 2023
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: E 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 26,973
  • Referee: Kevin Randall
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): John Schriffen (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (color), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
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vs No. 20 Ole Miss

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No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels (1–0) vs No. 24 Tulane Green Wave (1–0) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: September 9, 2023
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 90 °F (32 °C) • Wind: NW 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 30,000
  • Referee: Tim Rich
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline)
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at Southern Miss

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Tulane Green Wave (1–1) at Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1–1) – Game summary

at M.M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, MS

  • Date: September 16, 2023
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 92 °F (33 °C) • Wind: NW 12 mph
  • Game attendance: 25,038
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (color)
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vs Nicholls

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Nicholls Colonels (0–2) vs Tulane Green Wave (2–1) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium • New Orleans, LA

  • Date: September 23, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Wind: SE 5 mph
  • Game attendance: 22,842
  • Referee: Steven Anderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Taylor McHargue (color)
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vs UAB

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UAB Blazers (1–3) vs Tulane Green Wave (3–1) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: September 30, 2023
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: NE 14 mph
  • Game attendance: 20,102
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (color), Alex Chappell (sideline)
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at Memphis

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Tulane Green Wave (4–1) at Memphis Tigers (4–1) – Game summary

at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN

  • Date: October 13, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: S 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 35,609
  • Referee: Kevin Randall
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (color), Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
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vs North Texas

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North Texas Mean Green (3–3) vs No. 23 Tulane Green Wave (5–1) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: October 21, 2023
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SE 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 30,000
  • Referee: Nate Black
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (color), Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
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at Rice

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No. 22 Tulane Green Wave (6–1) at Rice Owls (4–3) – Game summary

at Rice Stadium, Houston, TX

  • Date: October 28, 2023
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Wind: SE 14 mph
  • Game attendance: 20,436
  • Referee: Edwin Lee
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Drew Carter (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Kayla Burton (sideline)
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at East Carolina

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No. 24 Tulane Green Wave (7–1) at East Carolina Pirates (1–7) – Game summary

at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC

  • Date: November 4, 2023
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: S 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 33,765
  • Referee: Tim Rich
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (color)
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vs Tulsa

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3–6) vs No. 23 Tulane Green Wave (8–1) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: November 11, 2023
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Wind: NE 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 20,126
  • Referee: Scott Hardin
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Roddy White (color), Taylor McGregor (sideline)
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at Florida Atlantic

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No. 24 Tulane Green Wave (9–1) at Florida Atlantic Owls (4–6) – Game summary

at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL

  • Date: November 18, 2023
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 15,871
  • Referee: Nate Black
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vs UTSA

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UTSA Roadrunners (8–3) vs No. 23 Tulane Green Wave (10–1) – Game summary

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: November 24, 2023
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C) • Wind: NE 7 mph
  • Game attendance: 25,103
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV: ABC
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vs SMU (AAC Championship Game)

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UTSA Roadrunners (10–2) vs No. 22 Tulane Green Wave (11–1) – Game summary (2023 AAC Football Championship Game)

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: December 2, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Rain, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 25,206
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ABC): Roy Philpott, Roddy Jones, and Taylor McGregor
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vs Virginia Tech (Military Bowl)

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Virginia Tech Hokies (6–6) vs. Tulane Green Wave (11–2) – Game summary (2023 Military Bowl)

at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD

  • Date: December 27, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Rainy • Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 35,848
  • Referee: Trennis Livingston
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (analyst), and Alex Chappell (sideline)
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References

  1. "Facilities". Tulane University Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. Rieken, Kristie (December 3, 2023). "Houston hires Tulane coach Willie Fritz to replace the fired Dana Holgorsen". Associated Press. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  3. Carroll, Metia (December 9, 2023). "Tulane hires Jon Sumrall as new football head coach". WDSU. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. "Tulane is the Favorite in 2023 American Preseason Media Poll". theamerican.org. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  5. "2023 LOTT IMPACT® TROPHY WATCH LIST CANDIDATES". May 2, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  6. "Dodd Trophy Releases 2023 Preseason Watch List". July 13, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  7. "2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List unveiled". August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  8. "2023 Outland Trophy Watch List unveiled". August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  9. "WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LISTS". August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  10. "The Watchlist". August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  11. "Davey O'Brien Award". August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  12. "Jordan Named to 2023 Bednarik Watch List". August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.

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