US EditionTulane Head Coach Has Choice Words for Northwestern After Hurricane Katrina Uniform Tribute Gets Denied
Tulane's 23-3 win over Northwestern marked a strong season start despite jersey color denial; Tulane leads Group of Five with a 21.7% College Football Playoff chance, coach Sumrall said.
- On August 30, 2025, Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall revealed Northwestern Wildcats football program denied the Tulane Green Wave football team's request to wear white jerseys honoring the 2005 Katrina team as Tulane won 23-3.
- Sumrall said the white uniforms would mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and Tulane requested them to honor the 2005 Tulane team, but jersey agreements usually decided months ahead complicated approval.
- Stat lines show Tulane's control: out-gaining Northwestern 421-237 with a 268-76 ground advantage, while Jake Retzlaff completed 18/31 passes for 152 yards and rushed for 113.
- Sumrall responded bluntly after the game, saying `When you disrespect the city of New Orleans, you’re going to run into it` and confirmed Northwestern forced Tulane to wear green jerseys instead.
- The win furthers Tulane's CFP case, as Jon Sumrall's Tulane program is now seen as a Group of Five favorite with a stronger mid-major resume and national profile.
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Tulane coach Jon Sumrall blasts Northwestern over uniform controversy: ‘Don’t disrespect New Orleans’
Tulane got their revenge on Northwestern on Saturday to open the 2025 college football season, wiping them out out of New Orleans, 23-3. However, that wasn't enough for head coach Jon Sumrall not to bring up the uniform drama in the postgame press conference.
Tulane head coach has choice words for Northwestern after Hurricane Katrina uniform tribute gets denied
Following Tulane’s 23-3 season opening win over Northwestern on Saturday, Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall shared his displeasure with their opponents after the program tried to recognize the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Tulane coach says Northwestern showed 'disrespect' to New Orleans after uniform tribute denial
The Tulane football team came away with a dominant 23-3 victory over Northwestern Saturday, but the Green Wave admittedly had a personal vendetta against their opponent.The Green Wave took on the Wildcats at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, one day after the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in the city, which forced Tulane to play its home games in five stadiums throughout Louisiana and Alabama.Tulane opted to wear green helme…
Tulane’s Jon Sumrall Sends Warning After Northwestern’s Pre-Game Disrespect
Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall will not tolerate any disrespect for the city of New Orleans. Sumrall sent the message loudly and clearly while speaking to reporters postgame after perceived disrespect from Northwestern University denying their request to wear white, just as the program did 20 years ago after Hurricane Katrina hit the area. “When you disrespect the city of New Orleans, you’re going to run into it. … I’m not trying to be…
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