Tulane evaluates quarterback options following opening loss to Duke
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Tulane opened the season with a 17-3 loss to the Duke Blue Devils at home. Zeon Chriss-Gremillion started the game but struggled to move the offense, completing 6-of-9 passes for 64 yards. Kadin Semonza entered as a reserve and threw for a team-high 140 yards on 11-of-21 passing, though he faced issues with accuracy and mobility. The coaching staff faces a decision on the starting role ahead of the upcoming game against the South Alabama Jaguars. Jamauri McClure remains a factor for the backfield rotation after missing the season opener with a preseason injury. If the veteran signal-callers continue to underperform in the coming weeks, the program could potentially look toward freshman Trace Johnson for playing time.
- •Tulane dropped its season-opening game to the Duke Blue Devils 17-3.
- •Zeon Chriss-Gremillion started the game and recorded 64 passing yards.
- •Kadin Semonza came off the bench to throw for 140 passing yards.
- •The Green Wave hosts the South Alabama Jaguars on September 12th.
- •Freshman Trace Johnson is considered a future option if current struggles persist.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Tulane switches QBs for Week 2; names Kadin Semonza starter
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Which Quarterback Does Tulane Turn To Moving Forward?
"The Green Wave saw minimal contributions from Zeon Chriss-Gremillion and Kadin Semonza in a season-opening loss to Duke.
"Tulane announces a starting QB change after testing both Chriss-Gremillion and Semonza in the opener at Duke.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:29 PMTulane switches QBs for Week 2; names Kadin Semonza starter
Tulane announces a starting QB change after testing both Chriss-Gremillion and Semonza in the opener at Duke.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:31 AMWhich Quarterback Does Tulane Turn To Moving Forward?
The Green Wave saw minimal contributions from Zeon Chriss-Gremillion and Kadin Semonza in a season-opening loss to Duke.
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