Key Strategies for Tulane to Secure Victory Against Army
The Tulane Green Wave are set to face the Army Black Knights in an American Conference matchup. The game kicks off at 11:00 a.m. at Yulman Stadium located on the Tulane University campus. Tulane enters the game with a 5-1 season record, holding a 2-0 record in conference play. Their conference victories came against Tulsa and East Carolina.
Key Strategies for Tulane to Secure Victory Against Army
Army, on the other hand, has a 3-3 season record and is 2-2 in the conference. They have registered wins over UAB and Charlotte, but lost to North Texas in overtime and to East Carolina. To quote Coach Bam Hardmon, “It’s going to take discipline and patience to beat Army.”
Discipline and Penalties
- Army averages only about three penalties per game, the fewest in the conference.
- Tulane, conversely, leads the league in penalties, averaging almost three times more than Army.
- Maintaining discipline is crucial for Tulane to avoid detrimental penalties.
Run vs. Pass Game
- Army excels at running the ball, averaging over 280 yards per game.
- They rank second in their league for rushing, just behind Navy.
- Stopping Army’s run game is key for Tulane’s defense to secure a win.
Finishing Drives
Tulane needs to improve on finishing their drives efficiently. Recent performances have shown a shortfall in this area, as evidenced by their game against East Carolina, where they were held under 100 rushing yards. Coach Jon Sumrall emphasizes the importance of a strong running game to complement their passing strategy and control time of possession, which Army often dominates.
The game will be broadcast on ESPNU and available for radio listeners on the Tulane Radio Network. Tulane aims to leverage home field advantage and strategic execution to overcome the disciplined Army team.
