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Duke defeats Tulane in 17-3 result

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Summary

Duke defeated Tulane 17-3 following a 90-minute weather delay. Tulane head coach Will Hall cited 15 penalties, multiple fumbles, and dropped passes as primary factors in the loss. Hall noted that his team struggled with Duke's punting strategy and field position throughout the night. Zion, the starting quarterback, was replaced at halftime by Caden after Hall expressed concerns regarding his vision on the field. Although the defense settled in after an initial scoring drive by Duke, the offense failed to sustain drives due to critical execution errors. Hall committed to addressing these issues during practice on Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Duke secured a 17-3 victory over Tulane.
•The game featured a 90-minute weather delay before kickoff.
•Tulane recorded 15 penalties and multiple fumbles during the game.
•Caden replaced Zion as quarterback for Tulane at halftime.
•Will Hall plans to address the team's execution issues on Monday.

Latest Updates

10:23 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Tulane’s Will Hall recaps 17-3 Duke loss, previews home opener v. South Alabama and reveals starter for Week 2
1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Everything Tulane HC Will Hall said following Duke's 17-3 win

What they're saying

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Tulane took a tough one on the chin to jumpstart the season, losing to Duke 17-3. The Blue Devils win was pioneered by Mandeville product, running back Nate Sheppard who accounted for over 200 yards and 2 scores. Green Wave head coach Will Hall says self-inflicted wounds and lack of technique […]
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