Tulane football nearly pulled off a comeback against Oklahoma by an impressive defensive stand that saw the pass rush generate pressure in critical moments.

Tulane has come a long way since that 2021 opener. The Green Wave have reveled in the national spotlight since, residing in the AP Top 25 for 19 weeks across the last two seasons,

The Oklahoma Sooners defense has been the strength of the roster through three games in 2024. If there was a question heading into the season, it was at cornerback, with stars present in the front seven and at safety.

One of the Tulane Green Wave’s top defensive players came out of last weekend’s loss to Oklahoma with a league award.