Photos: Tulane Green Wave scores big time against South Florida Bulls, 45-10
Tulane is capable of putting together four high-quality quarters on both sides of the ball. Teams do not play the same every week, and all of the Green Wave’s struggles in a sloppy 41-33 win at UL disappeared in a perfect league debut for coach Jon Sumrall.?
Guerry Smith's three thoughts on Tulane's dominant win over South Florida
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Tulane Green Wave players take to the field for a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave linebacker Adam Uppuluri (54) yells with a flag after the team takes to the field against the South Florida Bulls for a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave players take a moment before taking on the South Florida Bulls in a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave running back Makhi Hughes (21) scores a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first quarter of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave celebrates a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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South Florida Bulls defensive back Aamaris Brown-Bunkley (9) tackles Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Dontae Fleming during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Dontae Fleming (1) tumbles with the ball during the first half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave quarterback Darian Mensah (10) gets ready to throw the ball to a teammate during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Dontae Fleming (1) celebrates a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Yulkeith Brown (5) reacts after catching a pass during the first half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall walks on the sidelines during the first half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh signals from the sidelines during the first half of a football game against the Tulane Green Wave at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws the ball to the side during the first half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane dance team performs during a timeout during the first half of a football game between the Tulane Green Wave and the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Mario Williams (4) smiles as he runs and scores a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Mario Williams (4) struts after scoring a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave fans cheer on their team as they play against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave defensive back Micah Robinson (6) wags his finger after a play against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave defense celebrates a play against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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President of Tulane University Michael A. Fitts greets fans during the first half of a football game between the Tulane Green Wave and the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown falls in front of Tulane Green Wave defensive end Gerrod Henderson left, linebacker Tyler Grubbs, center and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins during the first half at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.?
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South Florida Bulls defensive back Kajuan Banks (13) tries to stop Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Mario Williams (4) during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the first half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Dontae Fleming (1) points the ball after catching a pass and nearly scoring a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the second half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Ed "Coach O" Orgeron watch Tulane Green Wave take on the South Florida Bulls during the second half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave running back Trey Cornist (24) scores a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the second half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave players celebrate after a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls during the second half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Spectators indoors watch Tulane Green Wave take on the South Florida Bulls during the second half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Dontae Fleming (1) runs down the field during the second half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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A South Florida Bulls player lies on the ground with a possible injury after a play against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half of a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave running back Arnold Barnes III (20) squeezes between players during the second half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) gets ready to throw the ball during the second half of a football game against the South Florida Bulls at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh walks away after a brief chat with Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall after a football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)