1958 Tulane Green Wave football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1958 Tulane Green Wave football Southeastern Conference SEC 3–7 1–5 Andy Pilney 5th Tulane Stadium The 1958 Tulane Green Wave football team was an American football team that represented Tulane University during the 1958 college football season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In its fifth year under head coach Andy Pilney, Tulane compiled a 3–7 record (1–5 in conference games), finished in 11th place in the SEC, and was outscored by a total of 189 to 105.1958 Tulane Green Wave Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 10, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/1958-schedule.html Tulane defeated Alabama, playing its first season under coach Bear Bryant, a victory that remains the Green Wave's last against the Crimson Tide. The team gained an average of 110.7 rushing yards and 115.5 passing yards per game. On defense, it gave up an average of 185.7 rushing yards and 87.8 passing yards per game. Tulane's individual leaders included Richie Petitbon with 728 passing yards, Percy Colon with 288 rushing yards, and Pete Abadie with 266 receiving yards.1958 Tulane Green Wave Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football April 10, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulane/1958.html The Green Wave played its home games at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. Schedule 1958 AP September 20 l y Florida Florida Field Gainesville, FL 14–34 26,641 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85640765/gators-romp-over-toothless-tulane-3414/ The Orlando Sentinel Gators romp over toothless Tulane, 34–14 September 21, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com September 26 l y Texas Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 20–21 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85640907/offensive-play-payoff-for-ut/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Offensive play payoff for UT September 27, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com October 4 l y Georgia Tech Grant Field Atlanta, GA 0–14 38,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641037/tech-takes-tulane-140/ The Birmingham News Tech takes Tulane, 14–0 October 5, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com October 11 l Ole Miss 7 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA rivalry 8–19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641164/ole-miss-pushed-to-beat-tulane/ The Clarion-Ledger Ole Miss pushed to beat Tulane October 12, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com October 18 w y y Navy 6 Foreman Field Norfolk, VA Oyster Bowl 14–6 32,000–32,169 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641306/tulane-submerges-navy-146/ Daily Press Tulane submerges Navy, 14–6 October 19, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com October 25 l y y Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS 9–14 17,000–20,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641427/crank-steers-kansas-to-149-triumph-over/ The Wichita Eagle Crank steers Kansas to 14–9 triumph over Tulane October 26, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com October 31 w y Texas Tech Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 27–0 27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641706/tulane-rolls-over-tech-270/ Lubbock Morning Avalanche Tulane rolls over Tech, 27–0 November 1, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com November 7 w Alabama Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 13–7 34,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641864/greenies-squeeze-by-alabama-137/ The Birmingham News Greenies squeeze by Alabama, 13–7 November 8, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com November 15 l y Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN 0–12 23,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85641999/rays-sprint-gives-vandy-120-win/ The Tennessean Ray's sprint gives Vandy 12–0 win November 16, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com November 22 l LSU 1 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Battle for the Rag 0–62 83,221 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85642167/lsu-crushes-tulane-620-to-climax-perf/ The Shreveport Times LSU crushes Tulane, 62–0, to climax perfect season November 23, 1958 September 19, 2021 Newspapers.com References Tulane Category:Tulane Green Wave football seasons Tulane Green Wave football