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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

Tulane head coach Willie Fritz, left, and Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley pose for a photo during a press conference ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Tulane will face Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
USC taking step to what used to be in Cotton Bowl vs. Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 01, 2023 03:45 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) throws during team practice ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. Tulane will face Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane seeks 10-win improvement vs. USC in Cotton Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 12:20 PM EST

FILE - Southern California defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu celebrates a stop of California on fourth down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. USC has created more turnovers and had more sacks in its first season with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
USC D doing more, still giving up lots into Cotton vs Tulane

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2022 03:51 PM EST

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley watches his team practice ahead of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Tulane, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cotton Bowl is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Tulane's Pratt, Spears last game together in Cotton vs. USC

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 30, 2022 12:57 PM 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

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

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 19 Tulane looks to end No. 21 Cincinnati's home streak

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 23, 2022 09:44 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 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

Central Florida running back RJ Harvey carries the ball for a touchdown against Memphis in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey2
No. 16 Tulane hosts No. 22 UCF for first place in the AAC

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:29 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

Tulsa wide receiver Keylon Stokes (2) runs towards the end zone while scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter during a football game between Tulsa and SMU at Skelly Field at H.A Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.(Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 19 Tulane, QB Michael Pratt visit recent nemesis Tulsa

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 01:20 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

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels scores a touchdown agaanst Mississippi during an NCAA college football game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: LSU-Alabama a big game again

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2022 05:59 AM 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