Tulane kicked off the 2025 season with a statement win, beating Northwestern 23-3. However, the victory also carried a special tribute. Friday marked 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, one of America’s deadliest storms. Yes, more than 1,300 lives were lost, and following that, Tulane’s football team was forced to play the entire 2005 season on the road. But the most intriguing fact is that the season’s opener saw the Green Wave in plain white jerseys, without helmet decals: a powerful symbol of resilience and perseverance that continues to define the program today. So, on Saturday, Tulane players paid tribute by taking the field without decals on their helmets. But here’s the catch…

Tulane HC Jon Sumrall didn’t hide his frustration after the win. He revealed that t

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