Hughes scores twice, Tulane adds TDs on kick return and pick-6 in 71-20 rout of UAB
Tulane Green Wave vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
Tulane Green Wave vs. UAB Blazers: Full Highlights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- — Makhi Hughes ran for 119 yards with two scores, Tulane added touchdowns on a kick return and an interception return, and the Green Wave swamped UAB 71-20 on Saturday.
Rayshawn Pleasant scored on a 100-yard kickoff return and a ricochet interception by defensive lineman Elijah Champaigne set up another score, both in the first quarter. Chris Rodgers added a 29-yard pick-6 in the third quarter for the Green Wave.
Hughes scored on a 51-yard jaunt in the second quarter, helping Tulane to a 37-6 halftime lead. Rodgers' touchdown made it 57-6 heading to the fourth.
The Blazers picked up their first touchdown when Jalen Kitna connected with Amare Thomas on a 73-yard pass early in the fourth.
Tulane had 317 yards on the ground. In addition to the 119 yards of Hughes, Jamauri McClure had 84 yards and a touchdown, and Arnold Barnes III had 82 yards and two scores.
Darian Mensah completed 12 of 15 passes for 134 yards for Tulane (4-2, 2-0 American Athletic Conference). He threw for one touchdown and was not intercepted.
Yulkeith Brown caught two TD passes, one from Mensah and one from Ty Thompson.
For the Blazers (1-4, 0-2), Kitna was 20-of-41 passing for 239 yards. He had one touchdown and three threw interceptions. Thomas had 98 yards receiving.
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Game Information
2024 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Army | 6-0 | 8-0 |
Tulane | 5-0 | 7-2 |
Navy | 4-1 | 6-2 |
Memphis | 3-2 | 7-2 |
East Carolina | 3-2 | 5-4 |
North Texas | 2-2 | 5-3 |
South Florida | 2-2 | 4-4 |
Charlotte | 2-3 | 3-6 |
Rice | 2-3 | 3-6 |
UTSA | 2-3 | 4-5 |
Temple | 1-3 | 2-6 |
UAB | 1-4 | 2-6 |
Tulsa | 1-4 | 3-6 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-5 | 2-7 |