Tulane on a Winning Streak, Charlotte 49ers Seek Signature Victory
Tulane Green Wave on a Winning Streak, Charlotte 49ers Seek Signature Victory
On Halloween night, the Tulane Green Wave (6-2, 4-0 AAC) will face off against the Charlotte 49ers (3-5, 2-2 AAC) at Jerry Richardson Stadium in North Carolina, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. Tulane, currently sitting in second place in the American Athletic Conference, trails only Army, who boasts an undefeated 6-0 record. Meanwhile, Charlotte is fighting to remain bowl-eligible as they seek to improve from their current fifth-place standing in the AAC.
Green Wave Riding High on a Five-Game Winning Streak
Tulane enters this matchup riding a five-game winning streak, going 4-1 against the spread during this span. Their most recent victory came against North Texas, where they triumphed 45-37 on the road as 7-point favorites. The Green Wave’s offense has been prolific, racking up an impressive 297 rushing yards in that game. Makhi Hughes was the standout performer, carrying the ball 30 times for 195 yards and scoring a touchdown.
While Tulane’s defense faced challenges, allowing 449 passing yards to Chandler Morris, they managed to create turnovers, forcing two fumbles and finishing the game with a +1 turnover ratio. Although they led 45-24 entering the fourth quarter, late-game touchdowns from North Texas made the final score appear closer than it was.
Quarterback Darian Mensah has been instrumental in Tulane’s success, throwing for 1,583 yards with 14 touchdowns and only three interceptions on a solid 64.2% completion rate. Wide receiver Mario Williams leads the team with 28 receptions for 465 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 16.6 yards per catch. The Green Wave’s ground game remains a formidable force, with Hughes amassing 939 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.
In terms of overall statistics, Tulane averages 425 yards of offense per game (43rd nationally) and ranks 8th in scoring with 40.5 points per game. Their rushing offense is particularly effective, ranking 12th with 216.8 rushing yards per game, while their passing attack contributes 208.2 yards per game. Defensively, they allow 342.8 yards (51st), 22.2 points (51st), and 226.2 passing yards (80th) per game.
Charlotte 49ers Eye Signature Win Amid Struggles
The Charlotte 49ers come into this game after suffering two consecutive losses against Memphis (33-28) and Navy (51-17), both formidable opponents in the conference. Prior to these setbacks, Charlotte had found some momentum with victories over Rice and East Carolina. Key to their success will be stabilizing their quarterback situation, which has seen fluctuating performances this season.
Freshman Deshawn Purdie and Max Brown have split time under center, with Brown getting the start in the last outing. A transfer from Florida, Brown has struggled with accuracy, completing just 49.4% of his passes for 558 yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions over four games. In contrast, Purdie has shown potential, completing 57% of his passes for 869 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, though he has been unproductive in the ground game, recording negative rushing yards.
Charlotte’s ground game features key contributors in Cartevious Norton (391 yards, 4 TDs) and Hahsaun Wilson (363 yards, 6 TDs). The 49ers’ best deep threat is O’Mega Blake, who has made 18 receptions for 419 yards and five touchdowns, averaging an impressive 23.3 yards per catch. He showcased his skills against Memphis, recording three catches for 128 yards.
Offensively, the 49ers average 346.8 yards per game (105th nationally) and struggle to find consistency, ranking 100th in rushing yards (127.6) and 77th in passing yards (219.1). On the defensive end, they allow 415.1 yards per game (111th) and struggle against the pass, giving up 230.8 yards (91st).
Conclusion
As Tulane seeks to extend their winning streak and secure a favorable position in the AAC standings, Charlotte will aim to turn their season around and capture a signature victory. With Tulane’s potent offense facing off against Charlotte’s inconsistent play, this Halloween night matchup promises to be a thrilling contest with playoff implications on the line.
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