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Tulane Rolls Past Northwestern 23-3 With Retzlaff’s Big Debut as Coach Decries Katrina Tribute Denial

Northwestern says the late white-jersey request arrived after uniform plans were finalized.

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Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall looks on against Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Yulman Stadium in Louisiana on August 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff totaled 265 yards in his debut, throwing a touchdown and breaking free for a 69-yard scoring run.
  • Tulane’s defense forced five turnovers, turning three first-half interceptions into 17 points to build a 20-3 halftime lead.
  • Northwestern transfer quarterback Preston Stone threw four interceptions in his debut and lost a late fumble as the Wildcats managed 237 total yards.
  • Coach Jon Sumrall said Tulane asked to wear white to mirror the 2005 post-Katrina team and called Northwestern’s denial disrespectful to New Orleans.
  • A Northwestern source, cited by reporter Matt Fortuna, said Tulane’s request came on Aug. 17 after gear was set; Tulane instead wore green jerseys with no-decal helmets in the program’s first home game against a Big Ten opponent since 1955, per the AP.