Owner of a nearly immaculate record despite having modest statistics across the board , Tulane is using its second mini-bye in three games to self-reflect before a stretch run that will determine the legitimacy of its league championship and college football playoff aspirations.

A week ahead of a trip to Texas-San Antonio (3-4, 1-2 American Conference), offensive coordinator Joe Craddock and defensive coordinator Greg Gasparato addressed the underlying concerns that can make or break the Green Wave (6-1, 3-0) following back-to-back fourth-quarter rallies to beat East Carolina and Army at home.

Craddock’s offense ranks 10th out of 14 American teams in scoring and eighth in yards, rushing and passing efficiency. The Wave is seventh in third-down conversion percentage and last in touchdow

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