Tulane defeats South Alabama 28-24 after late touchdown pass in New Orleans
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Tulane secured a 28-24 victory over South Alabama on Saturday night at home. Quarterback Kadin Semonza delivered the deciding 14-yard touchdown pass to Destyn Hill with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter. Jaylin Lucas fueled the Green Wave offense with a career-high 214 rushing yards, including an 80-yard touchdown run. The game featured five lead changes on the final five touchdowns scored. South Alabama quarterback Bishop Davenport finished with 296 passing yards, while receiver Brendan Jenkins recorded 119 yards and one score in the loss. Tulane moves to 1-1 on the season and travels to face Kansas State next Saturday, while South Alabama falls to 1-1 and prepares to host Ohio.
- •Tulane beat South Alabama 28-24 in New Orleans.
- •Jaylin Lucas rushed for a career-high 214 yards for the Green Wave.
- •Kadin Semonza threw the winning 14-yard touchdown pass to Destyn Hill.
- •Bishop Davenport threw for 296 yards and one touchdown for the Jaguars.
- •Tulane visits Kansas State next Saturday while South Alabama hosts Ohio.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylin Lucas runs for 214 yards, Tulane scores late in fourth quarter to top South Alabama 28-24
"Jaylin Lucas ran for a career-high 214 yards, Kadin Semonza connected with Destyn Hill on a 14-yard touchdown pass with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter, and Tulane defeated South Alabama 28-24 on Saturday night in a game where the lead changed hands on each of the last five touchdowns. Lucas, a transfer from Florida State who also played at Indiana, had 11 carries that included a 54-yard non-scoring run and an 80-yard touchdown.
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