#24 Tulane Football 2024 Preview

 
 
Tulane Green Wave
 
Overall Rank: #24
 
#1 American
 
 
2023 Record: 11-3, 8-0
2023 Bowl: Military Bowl vs. Virginia Tech (L 20-41)
Coach: Jon Sumrall
Offensive Coordinator: Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator: Greg Gasparato
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Makhi Hughes, RB, 1,378 yards
Passing: Kai Horton, QB, 604 yards
Receiving: Yulkeith Brown, WR, 391 yards
Tackles: Jesus Machado, LB, 98
Sacks: Patrick Jenkins, DL, 5.5
Interceptions: Bailey Despanie, S, 2
 
Other Key Returnees: TE Alex Bauman, OL Rashad Green, LB Tyler Grubbs, DL Patrick Jenkins, DT Eric Hicks Jr., DE Kameron Hamilton
 
Key Losses: QB Michael Pratt, WR Chris Brazzell II, WR Lawrence Keys III, WR Jha’Quan Jackson, OL Cameron Wire, OL Sincere Haynesworth, DL Darius Hodges, DB Lance Robinson, DB DJ Douglas, CB Jarius Monroe, S Kam Pedescleaux, LB Jared Small, LB Devean Deal, DL Keith Cooper Jr., DB A.J. Hampton Jr.
 
Projected Postseason: Bowl
 
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 155.1 (68th in nation, 8th in conference)
Passing Offense: 215.0 (77, 10)
Total Offense: 370.1 (74, 9)
Scoring Offense: 26.4 (69, 8)
Rushing Defense: 112.7 (16, 1)
Pass Defense: 228.6 (72, 7)
Total Defense: 341.3 (36, 2)
Scoring Defense: 20.5 (23, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.50 (21, 2)
Sacks: 2.50 (33, 3)
Sacks Allowed: 2.00 (60, 5)