New Orleans, LA
Oct 19, 2024
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Tulane forced five turnovers en route to a commanding 24-10 victory over Rice, solidifying their place atop the American Athletic Conference with a perfect conference record. Makhi Hughes led the Green Wave with an impressive 140 rushing yards and a touchdown, bolstering the offense with significant contributions in both the ground and aerial attack.
Rice quarterback E.J. Warner amassed 271 passing yards and connected on a 31-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Mojarro, keeping the Owls competitive until crucial turnovers, including three interceptions, thwarted their chances. The decisive blow came in the fourth quarter as Micah Robinson's interception and a fumble recovery touchdown by Sam Howard thwarted Rice's comeback hopes. Tulane remains undefeated in conference play and extended their AAC winning streak to 13 games, the longest active streak in the nation.
Ty Morris (Rice)
Darian Mensah was sacked by Ty Morris for a loss of 16 yards, pushing Tulane to their 1-yard line and displaying Rice's defensive prowess at the game's outset.
E.J. Warner (Rice)
E.J. Warner connected on a play-action pass to Elijah Mojarro for a 31-yard touchdown, leveling the score and injecting momentum into the Owls' attack.
Darian Mensah (Tulane)
Hughes' athletic sideline maneuver on a 29-yard screen pass from Darian Mensah gave Tulane a halftime lead they never relinquished.
Micah Robinson (Tulane)
In a pivotal fourth-quarter moment, Micah Robinson snatched an interception at the 2-yard line, stalling Rice's drive and keeping the score level before Tulane secured dominance.
Makhi Hughes (Tulane)
A seven-play, 70-yard drive capped by a determined 1-yard run from Hughes secured Tulane's commanding fourth-quarter position.
Sam Howard (Tulane)
Sam Howard's fumble recovery and 15-yard touchdown run symbolized Tulane's defensive mastery, effectively ending Rice's hopes.
Tyler Grubbs (Tulane)
Tyler Grubbs intercepted Warner's pass at the Rice 46, setting up Tulane's first scoring drive with a short field.
Makhi Hughes (Tulane, RB)
Hughes was a workhorse with 27 carries for 140 yards and a crucial late-game touchdown, also excelling in receiving with a key scoring play before the half.
E.J. Warner (Rice, QB)
Despite facing relentless defensive pressure, Warner stood tall, amassing over 270 yards and a touchdown, though turnovers plagued his performance.
Micah Robinson (Tulane, DB)
Robinson's fearless defense was epitomized by his crucial fourth-quarter interception deep in Tulane territory, a game-changer for the Green Wave.
Sam Howard (Tulane, LB)
Howard's heads-up play in recovering two fumbles, one for a defensive touchdown, emphasized his influential role in the turnover-heavy contest.
Tyler Grubbs (Tulane, LB)
Grubbs not only dealt a heavy interception blow to Rice but also remained an awkward presence with multiple key stops, including forced turnovers.
Rice Owls
0
7
3
0
10
Tulane Green Wave
3
7
0
14
24
