South Alabama at Tulane - 2026 Matchup Preview
South Alabama logo   South Alabama Jaguars at Tulane Green Wave  Tulane logo
Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Benson Field at Yulman Stadium - New Orleans, LA

 
Jaguars (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Major Applewhite (11 - 14)
Avg Score : 27 - 30 (25 - 32 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 0 (#94)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Tulane -18  (SP+ TULN -19)
Projected Score: USA: 18 - TULN: 36 (53)
TULN Win prob: 91% | Cover: 49%
USA Travel: 134 miles
Green Wave (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Will Hall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 24 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#43)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 7)
 
South Alabama's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/12 South Alabama at Tulane+18
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/26 South Alabama at Kentucky+20

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for South Alabama's Schedule
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Tulane at Duke+8
Sat 9/12 Tulane vs South Alabama-18
Sat 9/19 Tulane at Kansas State+8.5
Sat 9/26 Tulane vs Southern Miss-11
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/10 Tulane at Army-1
Fri 10/16 Tulane vs Memphis+2
Sat 10/24 Tulane vs UTSA-4
Fri 10/30 Tulane at Charlotte-20
Sat 11/7 Tulane vs Tulsa-10.5
Sat 11/14 Tulane at Rice-13
Sat 11/21 Tulane vs North Texas+0
Fri 11/27 Tulane at South Florida+8.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Tulane's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USA#80 (.16)42% (85)26.543% (76)3.03 (57)20140% (94)1814.01 (40)#118 (.24)43% (89)30.447% (114)40% (48)4.35 (127)54.911.3
TULN#33 (.22)46% (34)27.744% (59)3.18 (24)16648% (15)2453.88 (54)#62 (.15)45% (111)23.944% (91)46% (121)3.65 (65)63.91.21.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
USA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
TULN0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USA Offense1226.525.241.5%4.011213822011814.660%38%43%40%13%.16
TULN Defense1423.915.945.1%3.651.8 - - - - - 46%52%44%46%17%.15
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
USA Defense1230.43243.2%4.351.3 - - - - - 54%44%47%40%15%.24
TULN Offense1427.72945.5%3.881.2224121662454.553%45%44%48%13%.22

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
South Alabama1231:0820.643%54%6.554.911.34.71028.6
Tulane1430:5121.942%52%6.963.91.21.85.62.6134.5
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USA Offense1260% (10)43% (76)44.3201.24.630 (60).14 (60)3.03 (57)76% (40)9% (53)1.02 (49)
TULN Defense1446% (18)44% (91) - - - - .09 (64)2.97 (85)71% (67)10% (49)0.9 (36)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
USA Defense1254% (119)47% (114) - - - - .18 (109)3.15 (109)91% (136)8% (109)0.92 (50)
TULN Offense1453% (39)44% (59)36.7166.44.526 (49).11 (66)3.18 (24)78% (29)7% (14)0.89 (104)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USA Offense1238% (125)40% (94)17.725.8181.1710.313 (86)6 (34).23 (79)1.5 (81)31% (55)27% (102).28 (73)4% (17)2.1 (32)
TULN Defense1452% (115)46% (121) - - - - - - 15 (38).26 (74)1.4 (12)28% (123)33% (104).32 (83)6% (47)1.9 (35)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
USA Defense1244% (19)40% (48) - - - - - - 6 (100).34 (113)1.8 (129)33% (40)29% (64).37 (103)6% (57)2.3 (128)
TULN Offense1445% (96)48% (15)18.730.4245.18.113.118 (106)9 (7).38 (27)1.5 (75)29% (32)34% (25).39 (34)5% (45)1.9 (95)

South Alabama's Power Ratings
South Alabama's Power Rating: -14.90  #124
South Alabama's Offense Rating: 4.79  #113
South Alabama's Defense Rating: 24.69  #129
2026 Talent Rating: 483.00  #121
Blue Chip Ratio: 0%  #103
South Alabama's 2026 Expected Record: 0.0 - 0.0
South Alabama's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -12.7  #114
South Alabama's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4  #82
South Alabama's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0  #125

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 527.64
Average Power Five Talent: 912.75
Average FBS Talent: 728.49

Power Ratings Matchup
South Alabama: -14.90   Tulane: 4.005

SP+ Ratings Matchup
South Alabama: -12.7   Tulane: 6.3




Tulane's Power Ratings
Tulane's Power Rating: 4.005  #83
Tulane's Offense Rating: 10.34  #86
Tulane's Defense Rating: 18.63  #85
2026 Talent Rating: 674.00  #83
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #103
Tulane's 2026 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Tulane's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.3  #45
Tulane's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4  #35
Tulane's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.6  #71

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 576.71
Average Power Five Talent: 912.75
Average FBS Talent: 728.49


South Alabama Scoring
Offense: 26.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 25.2
Defense: 30.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 32

South Alabama's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Tulane 36
South Alabama 18

Projected Total Points: 53
Tulane Scoring
Offense: 27.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 23.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.9

Tulane's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/06South Alabama31Tulane33Tulane -13.5South Alabama51.5Over
202309/02Tulane37South Alabama17Tulane -6Tulane51.0Over
202009/12South Alabama24Tulane27Tulane -11.5South Alabama51.5Under
201309/07Tulane39South Alabama41Tulane -7South Alabama0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Tulane312 Overs
South Alabama131 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 33 - 11 - 12 - 0
Road Teams3 - 11 - 30 - 21 - 1

(#124) USA at (#83) TULN
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUSATULN
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #124 #83
SP+SP+ #114 #45
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #121 #83
Blue ChipsBC% #103 #103
South Alabama Notes
(2/26) Vibes: Don't see it, doesn't look like they care
(2/26) QB Davenport back, JAG at best. Not much depth
(2/26) Off was bad, lost a ton & added only a TE, 2 OL?
(2/26) RBs are Avg at best, WR are a poor unit on paper
(2/26) OL returns 2, added 1 FCS starter, avg unit LY
(2/26) DE's are OK but DT's are bad. LB unit strong
(2/26) DBs were best unit LY, return 1 CB but he's good
(2/26) Added 3 Off portals, but 2 Kickers? WYD?
(2/2) Applewhite era not working, cleaned house OC/DC
South Alabama Injury Report
Tulane Notes
(2/26) Vibes: Can't be great, lost staff, roster. Hall is ?
(2/26) QB1 Semonza or Z Chriss (Hou), backups are Fr
(2/26) RB McClure was lead LY, 3 portal adds into mix
(2/26) WR Brown-Stephens good but small. 3 portals
(2/26) OL 2 starters back, 3 portals. Should be OK here
(2/26) DL is an issue, DT exp'd but avg, pass rush ?
(2/26) DBs are OK, have exp, safety duo is solid
(2/26) The Def, really the entire team lacks dudes TY
(2/24) New HC Hall (PGC LY,) ? hire after So Miss wreck
Tulane Injury Report
South Alabama on Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 38%
CategoryCat
USA OffTULN Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #85 #111
ExplosiveExp #95 #21
PPAPPA #80 #62
PowerPwr #113 #85
SP+SP+ #82 #71
Pts POPPO #40 #65
HavocHav #29 #52
South Alabama Run Game
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 38%
CategoryCat
USA OffTULN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #76 #91
Run ExplRExp #49 #36
PPAExp #60 #64
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #57 #85
Stuff RateStuff #26 #92
TackleTak - NR
South Alabama Pass Game
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 38%
CategoryCat
USA OffTULN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #94 #121
Pass ExplPExl #81 #12
PPAExp #79 #74
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #53 #49
DB HavocDB #17 #47
Tulane on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatTULN OffUSA Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #34 #89
ExplosiveExp #105 #72
PPAPPA #33 #118
PowerPwr #86 #129
SP+SP+ #35 #125
Pts POPPO #54 #127
HavocHav #21 #94
Tulane Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
TULN OffUSA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #59 #114
Run ExplRExp #104 #50
PPAExp #66 #109
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #24 #109
Stuff RateStuff #42 #103
TackleTak - NR
Tulane Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatTULN OffUSA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #15 #48
Pass ExplPExl #75 #129
PPAExp #27 #113
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #14 #109
DB HavocDB #45 #57
Program Comparison
TULN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

USA 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Benson Field at Yulman Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Tulane beat South Alabama last year (33-31)
Tulane beat South Alabama in 2023 (37-17)

  
USA's OC Paul Petrino (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Bishop Davenport20029468%20721267.0
Jared Hollins121675%101106.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Keenan Phillips12662234.954
Bishop Davenport11632692.856
PJ Martin6032625.438
Trae'von Dunbar341113.734
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Eager4033918.548
Everett Hunter (Tr)24283311.836
Brendan Jenkins9117113.030
Micah Woods11113110.333

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USA's DC Jason Washington (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tirrell Johnson Jr.546131
Caleb Dozier391031
Seidrion Langston (Tr)363000
Jayvon Henderson272005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
E'Mauri Smiley151110
Tirrell Johnson Jr.546131
Emmanuel Waller143120
Jacob Porco40000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jayvon Henderson272005
Tirrell Johnson Jr.546131
Cole Blaylock120001

TULN's OC Russ Callaway (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zeon Chriss102148%108115.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jamauri McClure8354026.530
Jaylin Lucas (Tr)2716005.926
Maurice Turner2812704.518
Zeon Chriss127906.621
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Brown41523212.854
Zycarl Lewis Jr.24330213.863
Garrett Mmahat10124012.422
Dawson Johnson (Tr)109919.917

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TULN's DC Tayler Polk (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Tchienchou802103
Chris Rodgers807321
Kevin Adams440003
Dalton Hughes (Tr)401110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris Rodgers807321
Jack Tchienchou802103
Makai Williams253120
Tavare Smith183110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
E'zaiah Shine352007
Jack Tchienchou802103
Kevin Adams440003