Tulane Green Wave AD David Harris blasts ‘unacceptable’ 60-10 loss to Tulsa

Tulane Athletic Director David Harris expressed his deep dissatisfaction after the Green Wave suffered a 60-10 defeat to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The loss marked Tulane's first year without Jon Sumrall, who left for the Florida Gators coaching position. The team had achieved their best season in history in 2025, making it to the College Football Playoffs.

However, the situation has taken a turn for the worse, as Tulane is currently sitting at 4-5 on the season. Harris addressed the poor performance in the recent game, emphasizing that it fell far short of the high standards set by the team. He acknowledged the frustration and disappointment felt by supporters, and expressed embarrassment over the field performance in front of families, alumni, fans, and the entire Tulane community.

Harris stressed that while any loss is difficult, this defeat was particularly alarming due to the significant point difference. He held his team accountable and vowed to conduct a thorough evaluation, with the goal of showing meaningful improvement moving forward. Harris affirmed his commitment to investing in the football program and ensuring it meets the expectations of success.

The Green Wave will aim to rebound in their next game, facing the Rice Owls on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. ET.