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Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) runs with the ball during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane scores 16 late points, beats USC 46-45 in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2023 05:23 PM EST

FILE - TCU head coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. TCU won 62-14. TCU's Sonny Dykes won The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday, Dec. 19, after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
TCU's Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores a touchdown against Utah during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Southern Cal, Riley headed to Cotton Bowl to play Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2022 03:09 PM EST

Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn applauds his team during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pratt accounts for 5 TDs, Tulane tops UCF 45-28 to win AAC

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2022 08:16 PM EST

UCF running back RJ Harvey runs against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 18 Tulane welcomes rematch with No. 22 UCF for AAC crown

By Brett Martel Dec. 01, 2022 04:37 PM EST

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, center, celebrates a touchdown against Tulane in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AAC title game a rematch between No. 18 Tulane, No. 22 UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Tulane won 59-24. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tulane RB and coach take top AAC awards with Cincinnati LB

Nov. 30, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Georgia Tech interim head coach Brent Key looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech promotes Brent Key from interim to head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 03:40 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater, left, throws a pass as he is pressured but Tulane linebacker Jesus Machado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 19 Tulane tops No. 24 Cinci, will host AAC title tilt

By Gary Schatz Nov. 25, 2022 03:54 PM EST

Tulane safety Lummie Young IV (23) celebrates his interception with linebacker Jimmy Phillips Jr. (6) and safety Isaiah Nwokobia (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Methodist in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Tulane won 59-24. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
AAC title at stake as No. 19 Tulane visits No. 21 Cincinnati

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 23, 2022 09:40 AM EST

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)
Pratt accounts for 6 TDs, No. 21 Tulane tames SMU 59-24

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2022 11:15 PM EST

Tulane tight end Reggie Brown celebrates a touchdown against UCF with Tulane tight end Will Wallace (84) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 21 Tulane, SMU clash with AAC title hopes in the balance

Nov. 16, 2022 07:25 PM EST

Tulane head coach Willie Fritz reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 21 Tulane hosts nemesis SMU with AAC hopes at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2022 02:28 PM EST

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs against Tulane safety Lummie Young IV (23) during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Plumlee, UCF top Tulane 38-31, take over first place in AAC

By Brett Martel Nov. 12, 2022 07:48 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) hands the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Tulane won 38-28. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
History, high stakes surround No. 16 Tulane vs. No. 22 UCF

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Tulsa quarterback Braylon Braxton runs for a long gain during an NCAA college football game against Tulane in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
Spears, Johnson lead No. 19 Tulane past Tulsa, 27-13

By Larry Lewis Nov. 05, 2022 04:00 PM EDT

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) hands the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Tulane won 38-28. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
No. 19 Tulane hopes to avoid bad last-second luck vs. Tulsa

By Larry Lewis Nov. 03, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

An unidentified spectator running on the field is restrained by Tulane defensive lineman Elijah Champaigne (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Dominant first half pushes No. 25 Tulane past Memphis 38-28

Oct. 22, 2022 07:32 PM EDT

Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield tries to get his players' attention during an NCAA college football game against Houston Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)
No. 25 Tulane hosts motivated Memphis in pivotal AAC clash

Oct. 20, 2022 03:36 PM EDT

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 25 Tulane offers a lesson in dramatic 1-year turnarounds

By Brett Martel Oct. 19, 2022 04:39 PM EDT