Tulane issues statement after facing “unacceptable” 60-10 thrashing from Tulsa

Tulane had established itself as the premier dynasty of the American Conference in the 2020s.

From 2022-25, the Green Wave qualified for the conference championship in all four seasons, hosted the event three times, and captured two titles. In 2022, they earned an iconic victory in the Cotton Bowl to finish No. 9 in the country before securing a berth in the College Football Playoff in 2025, earning their second ranked finish in four years.

But 2026 has brought a dramatic downturn for the proud program.

In a matchup between two 4-4 teams, Tulane suffered a humiliating 60-10 defeat to Tulsa on its home turf. In fact, the score was 60-3 before Bredell Richardson scored the Green Wave’s lone…