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Green Wave vs Tigers Final: 43-14 - Recap

Tulane cruised to victory on Saturday, as they ran up a 43-14 score against Grambling State in Week 1 action at Yulman Stadium.

Tulane won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -22.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 54.0.

Jonathan Banks rushed for 69 yards, while Darius Bradwell added 58 yards in the win. Dontrell Hilliard and Terren Encalade added 77 and 50 receiving yards respectively.

Martez Carter rushed for 68 yards for Grambling State, while DeVante Kincade added 7 yards. Geremy Hickbottom threw for 0 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Darrell Clark and Lyndemian Brooks had 56 and 32 yards respectively.

Tulane outgained Grambling State 481-225 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 26-10 by the Green Wave.

Tulane led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 36:14-23:46 split in that important category.