Tulane scored 16 factors within the closing 4 minutes of Monday’s Cotton Bowl and shocked USC, 46-45, to cap off a exceptional season.
The Inexperienced Wave, which completed 12-2, trailed 45-30 when USC kicked a discipline purpose with 4:30 remaining.
Tulane closed to inside 8 factors on a brief run by Tyjae Spears 23 seconds later. Spears had 205 dashing yards and 4 dashing touchdowns within the upset.
The Inexperienced Wave closed inside 45-39 with a security, setting the stage for the ultimate drive.
Michael Pratt drove Tulane 66 yards in 12 performs in 3:11.
Pratt’s game-winning landing cross to Alex Bauman.
Nonetheless, the officers dominated that the cross was incomplete. Upon assessment, the ball by no means touched the grass, ending up between Bauman’s legs.
The PAT gave Tulane the lead with 9 seconds remaining.
It was the one time the Inexperienced Wave led in your complete Cotton Bowl.
TULANE COMPLETES A CRAZY COMEBACK AND WINS THE COTTON BOWL!!!
RESPECT THE GREEN WAVE!!! pic.twitter.com/mAGyO5MO0y
— @FTBeard7 (@FTBeard7) January 2, 2023
USC Heisman profitable quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 460 yards and 5 landing passes.
Brenden Rice had 6 receptions for 174 yards, together with a pair of touchdowns.
Michael Pratt to Duece Watts! Watts was cracked and is being reviewed for steerage pic.twitter.com/baVJX36JNn
— @FTBeard7 (@FTBeard7) January 2, 2023
WHAT A GAME ?
Tulane will get a security and now has an opportunity to win it❗ pic.twitter.com/VG2oHGamFS
— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2023