Seconds before the clock ran out, the Mustang defense held the Green Wave from scoring a potential game-winning touchdown on Saturday in Ford Stadium. Tulane’s quarterback Jonathan Banks fell inches short of the end zone, and the referee’s controversial play call secured the Mustangs’ victory and future bowl eligibility.
Sophomore running back Ke’Mon Freeman opened up scoring for the Mustangs within the first five minutes of play. Tulane quickly responded, tying the score with a 53-yard touchdown run off a pass from Banks.
Later in the first quarter, in a critical fourth down and two situation, All-American Courtland Sutton grabbed an incredible one-handed catch to bring the Mustangs a first down on Tulane’s 7-yard line.