Tulane names Zeon Chriss-Gremillion starting quarterback for season opener

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Tulane names Zeon Chriss-Gremillion starting quarterback for season opener
Summary

Tulane has selected Zeon Chriss-Gremillion as its starting quarterback for the upcoming season, as announced by first-year head coach Will Hall. Chriss-Gremillion, who transferred from Houston after a prior stint at Louisiana, has accumulated 13 career starts and over 2,260 passing yards with 17 touchdowns. He is set to lead the Green Wave in their season opener against reigning ACC champion Duke on September 5. Chriss-Gremillion won the starting role over Kadin Semonza, who has experience but did not see game action last season. Tulane aims to defend its title after a successful previous season.

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  • Chriss-Gremillion started six games for Louisiana in 2023, throwing for 1,122 yards.
  • He recorded 824 passing yards and four touchdowns as Houston's primary starter in 2024.
  • The Green Wave open their season against Duke on September 5.
  • Chriss-Gremillion became Tulane's fourth different starting QB for Week 1 in four seasons.
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Chriss-Gremillion arrives with 13 starts from his tenures at Louisiana and Houston.

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