Hold onto your seats, because this Tulane vs. Ole Miss matchup is heating up faster than a Mississippi summer! But here’s where it gets controversial: Is this game as one-sided as the score suggests, or is Tulane’s resilience being overlooked? Let’s dive in.
As of now, No. 6 Ole Miss leads No. 11 Tulane 14-3 in the second quarter of this high-stakes College Football Playoff first-round game. The winner? They’ll face No. 3 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day—no pressure, right? You can catch all the action live on TNT, truTV, or HBO Max, and share your hot takes with us at live@theathletic.com.
And this is the part most people miss: Despite trailing, Tulane has actually outgained Ole Miss 155-141 in total yards and leads in first downs (6 to 5). Patrick Durkin’s 39-yard field goal in the second quarter put the Green Wave on the board, but Ole Miss’s early dominance—fueled by Trinidad Chambliss’s untouched touchdown run and Kewan Lacy’s explosive plays—has set the tone. Yet, Tulane’s Jake Retzlaff connected with Shazz Preston for a 57-yard gain, proving the Green Wave isn’t going down without a fight.
Here’s the kicker: Tulane’s strategy now hinges on keeping this game competitive. With Ole Miss’s talent advantage, the clock could feel like it’s moving at warp speed. But is Tulane’s effort enough to turn the tide? Or is Ole Miss simply too fired up, channeling their frustration from recent events into a dominant performance?
Controversial question: Is Ole Miss’s early success a testament to their skill, or is Tulane’s slow start costing them the game? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
