TULANE FOOTBALL POSTGAME NOTES: Tulane vs. Cincinnati

Oct 30, 2021 | Football

TULANE 12, NO. 2 CINCINNATI 31 - POSTGAME NOTES (17,012)

TEAM NOTES

Tulane's matchup with Cincinnati marked the 18th all-time meeting between the two teams.
With the loss, Tulane fell to 11-7 all-time against Cincinnati.
Tulane has now dropped four straight games to Cincinnati.
Cincinnati was the highest ranked team to ever play in Yulman Stadium. The last time Tulane faced a Top 5 opponent on campus was back in 1963 when Tulane welcomed fifth-ranked Ole Miss to New Orleans.
Tulane has now played four games against nationally-ranked opponents in 2021. The last time Tulane played four nationally-ranked teams was back in 1971.
The Green Wave's setback marked the first time since 2017 that Tulane has lost six straight games.
The Green Wave opened up a 9-7 lead midway through the second quarter, but were unable to hold on to the lead, as the Bearcats scored 24 of the next 27 points.
Tulane trailed by just two points at the half (14-12) and only by nine points heading into the fourth quarter.
As a team, Tulane was outgained 351-280. Tulane did hold a 187-124 advantage in rushing yards.
Nick Anderson, Jeffery Johnson, and Dorian Williams served as the team captains.
Tulane linebacker Kevin Henry carried the Wave of Change flag and Green Wave quarterback Sincere Haynesworth carried the No. 18 flag in honor of former Tulane student-athlete Devon Walker.
With the loss, Tulane head coach Willie Fritz moved to 223-114-1 all-time.

OFFENSIVE NOTES

Offensive starters for the Green Wave were QB Kai Horton, RB Cameron Carroll, RB Tyjae Spears, WR Duece Watts, WR Shae Wyatt, TE Tyrick James, OL Sincere Haynesworth, OL Caleb Thomas, OL Corey Dublin, OL Rashad Green, OL Joey Claybrook.
Dublin's start was the 57th of his career. Dublin has the most starts of any player on the team.
Horton made his first collegiate start at quarterback.
Quarterback Michael Pratt's consecutive start streak ended at 16 games.
Spears totaled a season-best 106 rushing yards and became the first Tulane running back to surpass 100 yards rushing on the year.
Carroll also chipped in as he finished with 64 yards on just 10 carries.
Wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson led the team in receiving yards with 34. He also hauled in a team-best three receptions.

DEFENSIVE NOTES

Defensive starters for the Green Wave were DL Noah Seiden, DL Jeffery Johnson, DL Eric Hicks, DL Darius Hodges, LB Kevin Henry, LB Nick Anderson, LB Kevin Henry, DB Ajani Kerr, DB Jadon Canady, DB Jaylon Monroe and DB Macon Clark.
Johnson's start was the 40th of his career which is the most of any player on the defense.
Tulane recorded its first safety since 2018, as Marvin Moody sacked UC quarterback Desmond Ridder in the endzone.
Anderson and Hodges also finished with one sack apiece.
Monroe led the team with six tackles.
Clark picked off his first pass of the season and third of his career. The interception was the Green Wave's first turnover since the UAB game.

SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES

Punter Ryan Wright finished the game with 4 punts for 179 yards (44.8 average). He also totaled a long punt of 61 yards.
Merek Glover connected on one extra point and a field goal. He now has 321 career points. He needs just 12 more points to become the school's all-time leading scorer.