The Tulane Green Wave represents Tulane University and is a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). The Tulane Green Wave won one division championship and has a bowl record of 7-10. In 1931, they won their first and only National Championship. The Green Wave is coached by Jon Sumrall, who joined in 2023. Their four main rivals are Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss. The fans chant their fighting song ‘The Olive and the Blue’ during their match days. Their home stadium is the Yulman Stadium located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their mascot is called the ‘Riptide’ and they have a supporting band known as the ‘Tulane University Marching Band.’
The Tulane Green Wave had a remarkable 2024 season under head coach Jon Sumrall and finished the regular season with a 9-3 record. They also became eligible for the American Athletic Conference Championship Game. The running back, Makhi Hughes, rushed for 1,291 yards and 15 touchdowns. The quarterback, Darian Mensah also completed 65.9% of his passes for 2,723 yards and 22 touchdowns. They concluded the season with a No. 25 ranking in the Associated Press poll.
Tulane Green Wave Football Conference Wins
The Tulane Green Wave has won 10 conference championships, as of December 2024.
| Season | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
| 1920 | SIAA | Clark Shaughnessy | 6–2–1 | 5–0 |
| 1925 | SoCon | Clark Shaughnessy | 9–0–1 | 5–0 |
| 1929 | SoCon | Bernie Bierman | 9–0 | 6–0 |
| 1930 | SoCon | Bernie Bierman | 8–1 | 5–0 |
| 1931 | SoCon | Bernie Bierman | 11–1 | 8–0 |
| 1934 | SEC | Ted Cox | 10–1 | 8–0 |
| 1939 | SEC | Red Dawson | 8–1–1 | 5–0 |
| 1949 | SEC | Henry E. Frnka | 7–2–1 | 5–1 |
| 1998 | C-USA | Tommy Bowden | 12–0 | 6–0 |
| 2022 | AAC | Willie Fritz | 12–2 | 7–1 |
When was the Tulane Green Wave' first season?
The Tulane Green Wave’ first season was in 1893.
What NCAA conference is the Tulane Green Wave in?
The Tulane Green Wave is a member of NCAA Division I FBS.
In what conference does the Tulane Green Wave play?
The Tulane Green Wave competes in the Athletic American Conference (ACC).
Tulane Green Wave Consensus All-Americans
Tulane Green Wave helped five players earn the Consensus All-Americans recognition.
FAQs on Tulane Green Wave
A. Tulane is also known as the Green Wave.
A. Tulane Green Wave play at the Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A. Tulane Green Wave’s colors are olive green and sky blue.
A. Tulane Green Wave’s head coach for the 2024 season was Jon Sumrall.
