USC Trojans vs Tulane Green Wave
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
46
12-2
11-3
45
11-3
Game Leaders
234
M. PrattQB
8/17, 2 TD
234
462
C. WilliamsQB
37/52, 5 TD, 1 INT
462
205
T. SpearsRB
17 CAR, 4 TD
205
61
R. BrownRB
6 CAR, 1 TD
61
87
J. JacksonWR
1 REC, 1 TD
87
174
B. RiceWR
6 REC, 2 TD
174
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None
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1
N. FigueroaDL
1
17
D. WilliamsLB
9 SOLO
17
8
M. BlackmonCB
5 SOLO
8
Team Stats
539
Total Yards
594
1
Turnovers
1
16
1st Downs
29
4-30
Penalties
5-37
3/8
3rd Down
11/15
2/2
4th Down
2/2
20:11
Possession
39:49
Game Information
Arlington, TX
ESPN
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
5:58 - 1st
0
TULN
7
USC
Michael Jackson III 9 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
17 plays, 75 yards, 9:02
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:33 - 2nd
0
TULN
14
USC
Terrell Bynum 3 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
12 plays, 95 yards, 5:13
Touchdown
9:30 - 2nd
7
TULN
14
USC
Tyjae Spears 3 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:03
Touchdown
5:42 - 2nd
14
TULN
14
USC
Jha'Quan Jackson 87 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
2 plays, 92 yards, 0:50
Touchdown
2:21 - 2nd
14
TULN
21
USC
Raleek Brown 39 Yd Run (Denis Lynch Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:21
Touchdown
0:12 - 2nd
14
TULN
28
USC
Brenden Rice 4 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
6 plays, 68 yards, 1:07
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
11:55 - 3rd
21
TULN
28
USC
Tyjae Spears 7 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
7 plays, 76 yards, 3:05
Field Goal
4:02 - 3rd
24
TULN
28
USC
Valentino Ambrosio 42 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:06
Touchdown
1:24 - 3rd
24
TULN
35
USC
Brenden Rice 19 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
5 plays, 97 yards, 2:38
Touchdown
0:40 - 3rd
30
TULN
35
USC
Tyjae Spears 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
3 plays, 65 yards, 0:44
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:09 - 4th
30
TULN
42
USC
Kyron Hudson 4 Yd pass from Caleb Williams (Denis Lynch Kick)
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:31
Field Goal
4:30 - 4th
30
TULN
45
USC
Denis Lynch 43 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 46 yards, 6:16
Touchdown
4:07 - 4th
37
TULN
45
USC
Tyjae Spears 4 Yd Run (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
2 plays, 63 yards, 0:23
Safety
3:20 - 4th
39
TULN
45
USC
Team Safety
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:47
Touchdown
0:09 - 4th
46
TULN
45
USC
Alex Bauman 6 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Valentino Ambrosio Kick)
12 plays, 66 yards, 3:11
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--TULN
0%
--USC
According to ESPN Analytics
2026 Standings
FBS
| American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Navy | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UAB | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Sources: Tom Herman to join FSU as assistant to Mike Norvell
Florida State will hire former Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman for this season, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg Monday, and the 51-year-old who last coached in 2024 with the Owls, will become assistant to head coach Mike Norvell.
6h
Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
12h
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
16h