Overview
- Tulane beat North Texas 34-21 at Yulman Stadium, improving to 11-2 and clinching the American Conference championship.
- Quarterback Jake Retzlaff scored two short rushing touchdowns and Jamauri McClure ran for 121 yards and a score to power the offense.
- The Green Wave defense intercepted three passes and recovered two fumbles, including a Chris Rogers pick-six that stood after review, while UNT lost RB Caleb Hawkins to an apparent shoulder injury.
- Multiple officiating decisions drew scrutiny in real time, including a no-call on potential kick-catch interference before a late first-half Tulane touchdown.
- Coach Jon Sumrall has accepted the Florida job but says he will remain if Tulane is in the CFP, and North Texas coach Eric Morris departs for Oklahoma State as both teams await Sunday’s bracket reveal.