I don’t even have a theory of where we go from here. My perception is that this team was built to run the ball. We know the RB room has quality players. Being completely stuck down to down (especially on early downs) is damning, especially against a defense weaker in that area.

No disrespect to UTSA who beat the Wave conclusively. But they’re 28th worst in EPA as a rush defense. Tulane puts up 67 yards on the ground, 3.0 YPC with the benefit of a garbage time explosive. Game flow aside, why can’t we run the football?

So more often than not, Tulane is behind schedule every first down. That made sense with what we have seen + especially when defenses could key on the QB deficiencies. But then Trace enters the picture and looks competitive as a passer The inefficiency on the ground gets worse?

Looking at the data and thinking about what we’re seeing with Tulane Football. IDK if there’s a more glaring problem right now than the drop off for the Wave when they’re in Standard Downs (like a 1st and 10, 2nd a 6). #135 this year (almost last in FBS) and a 38% success rate.

Pumpkin Guy checks in:

Tulane is out of the top 100 (#101) in SP+ … behind teams like Arkansas State, Rutgers, and Wyoming.

uncompetitive showing in front of the smallest crowd in four seasons. real emotional low tonight out there.

Trace Johnson is the guy 15-24 with 196 yards in the first half. Extended plays with his feet. Positive development.

The Wave is beating the Wave tonight

Tulane goes up 7-0 after five seconds of game time.

every single week someone on here: can you believe Charlotte at UAB is half full for a game starting after people leave work?! Yes. Yes I can believe that

Weekday games are a product for the TV audience and not the fans and shaming teams for low attendance at kickoff is a tired trope

you know it’s about to get really dark once the Players-Only Meeting stage hits

the UTSA fan base: