Tulane Football Defeats North Texas 45-37

Tulane secured a 45-37 victory over North Texas, with running back Makhi Hughes achieving a career-high 195 rushing yards on 30 carries. Quarterback Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes, contributing to Tulane's significant lead of 45-24 late in the third quarter. Despite a late rally from North Texas, who scored two touchdowns in the final minutes, Tulane managed to hold on for the win and became bowl eligible with their fifth consecutive victory. North Texas quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 449 yards and three touchdowns, but his team could not overcome Tulane's dominant ground game, which totaled 297 rushing yards. The Green Wave improved to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in the American Athletic Conference, maintaining their position among the league's top teams. Coach Jon Sumrall praised Hughes for his physical playing style, noting his impact on the team's performance.