Pratt accounts for 6 TDs, No. 21 Tulane tames SMU 59-24
Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles under pressure from Tulane linebacker Devean Deal (90) and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles under pressure from Tulane linebacker Devean Deal (90) and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 09:26 PM EST
Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) celebrates his touchdown carry during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) celebrates his touchdown carry during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 09:32 PM EST
Tulane running back Tyjae Spears carries for a touchdown against Southern Methodist cornerback Sam Westfall (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears carries for a touchdown against Southern Methodist cornerback Sam Westfall (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:43 PM EST
Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:31 PM EST
Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) passes under pressure from Tulane linebacker Darius Hodges (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) passes under pressure from Tulane linebacker Darius Hodges (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:31 PM EST
Tulane returner Jha'Quan Jackson (4) carries on a punt return as Southern Methodist safety Chace Cromartie (18) covers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane returner Jha'Quan Jackson (4) carries on a punt return as Southern Methodist safety Chace Cromartie (18) covers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:34 PM EST
Southern Methodist head coach Rhett Lashlee walks on the sideline during a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Southern Methodist head coach Rhett Lashlee walks on the sideline during a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:36 PM EST
Tulane running back Tyjae Spears carries against Southern Methodist cornerback Sam Westfall (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears carries against Southern Methodist cornerback Sam Westfall (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:48 PM EST
Southern Methodist wide receiver Jordan Kerley (1) is tackled by Southern Methodist cornerback Ford Parker (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Southern Methodist wide receiver Jordan Kerley (1) is tackled by Southern Methodist cornerback Ford Parker (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 09:34 PM EST
Tulane head coach Willie Fritz reacts to officials after an incomplete pass call was upheld on review during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane head coach Willie Fritz reacts to officials after an incomplete pass call was upheld on review during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 09:32 PM EST
Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles under pressure from Tulane linebacker Devean Deal (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles under pressure from Tulane linebacker Devean Deal (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 09:32 PM EST
Tulane defensive back Lance Robinson (7) breaks up a pass intended for Southern Methodist wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane defensive back Lance Robinson (7) breaks up a pass intended for Southern Methodist wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Nov. 17, 2022 08:31 PM EST