2013 New Orleans Bowl

August 2023 May 2026 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana–Lafayette win vacated by the NCAA in 2016 R+L Carriers December 21 2013 2013 Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana Tulane University Tulane Green Wave 7–5 Curtis Johnson C-USA 0 14 7 0 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 8–4 Mark Hudspeth Sun Belt 14 7 0 3 Orleans Darkwa (RB, Tulane)https://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2013/12/tulane_senior_running_back_orl.html Tulane senior RB Orleans Darkwa runs into history in New Orleans Bowl David Witvoet (Big Ten) 54,728New Orleans Bowl Box Score 500,000 ESPN/ESPN Radio TV: Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst), Jeannine Edwards (sideline)Radio: Bill Rosinski (play-by-play), David Norrie (analyst), and Joe Schad (sideline reporter).http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2013/12/entire-bcs-highlights-espn-college-football-bowl-schedule-of-34-games/ Entire BCS highlights ESPN college football bowl schedule of 34 games ESPN MediaZone December 19, 2013 December 21, 2013 Humes, Michael 2012 2014 The 2013 New Orleans Bowl was an American college football bowl game that was played on December 21, 2013, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The thirteenth edition of the New Orleans Bowl, it featured the Tulane Green Wave of Conference USA against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns of the Sun Belt Conference.http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=333550309 https://web.archive.org/web/20131223055350/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=333550309 dead December 23, 2013 Louisiana downs Tulane to win New Orleans Bowl December 21, 2013 Associated Press January 20, 2014 The game began at 8:00 p.m. CST and aired on ESPN.http://www.neworleansbowl.org/about/facts/ About NewOrleansBowl.org New Orleans Bowl 2013 November 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005639/http://www.neworleansbowl.org/about/facts/ December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all It was one of the 2013–14 bowl games that concluded the 2013 FBS football season. Sponsored by freight shipping company R+L Carriers, the game was officially known as the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. The Ragin' Cajuns defeated the Green Wave by a score of 24–21. In March 2016, Louisiana–Lafayette vacated its 2011 and 2013 New Orleans Bowl wins, due to major NCAA violations including ACT exam fraud and payments to recruits.Exam fraud, recruit payments among NCAA accusations against UL-Lafayette, ex-assistant coach David Saunders The Baton Rouge Advocate October 11, 2015 October 20, 2015 http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayette/13682425-128/ncaa-accuses-louisiana-lafayette-former-football November 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118234641/http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayette/13682425-128/ncaa-accuses-louisiana-lafayette-former-football deadhttps://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ragin-cajuns-vacate-2013-sun-belt-title-22-wins-due-to-ncaa-violations/ Ragin' Cajuns vacate 2013 Sun Belt title, 22 wins due to NCAA violations Chip Patterson CBS Sports March 3, 2016 December 22, 2019 Teams The Ragin' Cajuns accepted their invitation after earning an 8–3 record in their first eleven games of the season,http://www.neworleansbowl.org/news/bowl/index.html?article_id=16827 Ragin' Cajuns accept R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl invite for third year in a row New Orleans Bowl November 30, 2013 November 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010236/http://www.neworleansbowl.org/news/bowl/index.html?article_id=16827 December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all going on to finish at 8–4 (5–2 Sun Belt). The Green Wave had a regular season record of 7–5 (5–3 C-USA).http://www.neworleansbowl.org/news/bowl/?article_id=16985 Louisiana Saturday Night! New Orleans Bowl December 3, 2013 December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131207093300/http://www.neworleansbowl.org/news/bowl/?article_id=16985 December 7, 2013 dead mdy-all Despite the Superdome being the Green Wave's home venue, the Ragin' Cajuns are set to be the designated home team, as they are from the Sun Belt Conference.http://www.neworleansbowl.org/about/faq/ FAQ New Orleans Bowl December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131207093259/http://www.neworleansbowl.org/about/faq/ December 7, 2013 dead mdy-all Tulane Green Wave 2013 Tulane Green Wave football team 2013 was the Green Wave's most successful season in over a decade, finishing at 7–5 overall and 5–3 in Conference USA. At the season's conclusion, bowl director Billy Ferrante extended an invitation to play in the game.http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120313aab.html Football To Go Bowling In The Big Easy December 3, 2013 December 3, 2013 TulaneGreenWave.com Tulane University This will be the Green Wave's first New Orleans Bowl, as well as their first bowl game of any kind since the 2002 Hawaii Bowl, which saw them defeat the Hawaii Warriors by a score of 36–28 at Aloha Stadium.Taylor John Tulane accepts first bowl bid since 2002 http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/03/tulane-accepts-first-bowl-bid-since-2002/ CollegeFootballTalk NBC Sports December 4, 2013 December 3, 2013 It will also be the Green Wave's final game as a member of Conference USA before moving to the American Athletic Conference for 2014, as well as their final game in the Superdome before moving to the on-campus Yulman Stadium for 2014.Tulane football accepts invitation to R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120313aac.html Conference USA Official Athletic Site CBS Interactive December 4, 2013 December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131218052726/http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120313aac.html December 18, 2013 dead mdy-all Offense Second-year head coach Curtis Johnson led the Green Wave into the game with a statistically lackluster offense that ranked near the bottom of the Football Bowl Subdivision in passing yards, averaging only 176.1 per game, rushing yards, averaging only 128.1 per game, and points scored, averaging only 25.1 per game.Tulane Football – Green Wave News, Scores, Videos https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/2655/ College Football – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013 Their mediocre passing game was led by Nick Montana, the son of NFL-great Joe Montana, who played his redshirt freshman and freshman season at University of Washington and his sophomore season at Mt. San Antonio College before transferring to Tulane, at which he was named the team's starter over Devin Powell, who played during the season when Montana sustained a separated right shoulder in October, prior to the season's first game.Nunez Tammy Tulane coach Curtis Johnson tabs Nick Montana as starting quarterback http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2013/08/tulane_football_coach_curtis_j_29.html December 4, 2013 The Times-Picayune August 27, 2013 New Orleans, LA The two-pronged rushing game included senior running back Orleans Darkwa, who rushed for 780 yards and 9 touchdowns during the regular season, and junior running back Rob Kelley, who rushed for 422 yards and 3 touchdowns during the regular season.Rob Kelly Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2575408/rob-kelley Tulane Green Wave – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013 Ryan Grant, who was on the preseason Biletnikoff Award watchlist,Tulane's Ryan Grant tabbed to 2013 Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071613aai.html Tulane Green Wave Official Athletic Site CBS Interactive December 4, 2013 July 16, 2013 saw his 2013 season numbers decline from 2012, but still managed to record 70 receptions, 926 yards, and 9 touchdowns, highlighted by a 14-reception, 187-yard, 2-touchdown performance in the Green Wave's second game, a loss at the hands of South Alabama.Ryan Grant Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16845/ryan-grant Tulane Green Wave – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013Vangilder Larry South Alabama wins wild one over Tulane, 41–39 http://www.sportsnola.com/sports/tulane/599498-south-alabama-wins-wild-one-over-tulane-41-39.html Sports Nola – Louisiana Sports 24/7 LeSEA Broadcasting December 4, 2013 September 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131212084300/http://www.sportsnola.com/sports/tulane/599498-south-alabama-wins-wild-one-over-tulane-41-39.html 2013-12-12 usurped Other prominent receivers included junior wideout Justyn Shackleford (34 regular season receptions), and sophomore wideout Xavier Rush, freshman wideout Kedrick Banks, and Kelley, the latter three of whom each recorded 17 regular season receptions. Sophomore tight end Sydie London was not much of a threat in the passing game (12 receptions in 12 games), but he was one of just two tight ends on the roster, so was almost a starter by default, though at one spring practice, did impress New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who thought he was one of the best players on the team.Smith Guerry Matt Marfisi, Sydie London last TEs standing at Tulane http://tulane.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=1476688&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid= The Wave Report Yahoo! Sports December 4, 2013 February 25, 2013 Tulane's offensive line was a much maligned group throughout the season. By the end of the season, they were ravaged by injury, and hindered both the running and passing games.Nunez Tammy Report card on Tulane football after 17–13 Rice loss http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2013/12/report_card_on_tulane_football_5.html December 4, 2013 The Times-Picayune December 1, 2013 New Orleans, LASiwak Lily Weak Tulane offensive line hinders passing game http://www.tulanehullabaloo.com/sports/green-wave-football-weak-tulane-offensive-line-hinders-passing-game-1.3096409#.Up6BscRDsrU December 4, 2013 Tulane Hullabaloo October 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214050707/http://www.tulanehullabaloo.com/sports/green-wave-football-weak-tulane-offensive-line-hinders-passing-game-1.3096409#.Up6BscRDsrU December 14, 2013 dead mdy-all The 2012 winner of the Lou Groza Award, senior kicker Cairo Santos, handled the kicking for the Green Wave, but regressed from being a perfect 21/21 to going 16/22, though he did have a long of 56 yards.Cairo Santos Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17427/cairo-santos Tulane Green Wave – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013Tulane Green Wave 2013 Statistics – Team and Player Stats https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/2655/tulane-green-wave College Football – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013 Defense Tulane's defense, which featured a 3–4 defensive scheme, fared better during the regular season than the offense. They ranked 22nd in the nation in scoring defense, surrendering only 21.2 points per game. They allowed 354.3 yards per game; of that 234.3 was in the passing game and 120 in the running game.College Football – Statistics by Team https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/stats/byteam?cat1=defense&cat2=Total&conference=I-A_all Rivals.com Yahoo! December 4, 2013 The defensive line was anchored by Royce LaFrance, who recorded 6.5 sacks, tied for third in Conference USA. The other defensive end slot was occupied by Julius Warmsley, who recorded 41 tackles, and 4 sacks. The duo helped provide consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Supplementing the ends' pass rush was reserve end Tyler Gilbert, who added three sacks.2013 Conference USA college football individual statistics leaders for defense https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/player?season=2013&group=12 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013 Augmenting the defensive ends was defensive tackle Chris Davenport (15 tackles, 1.5 sacks), who transferred from LSU prior to the season.East Les LSU lineman Chris Davenport to transfer to Tulane http://theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/4870091-123/lsu-lineman-chris-davenport-to December 4, 2013 The Advocate January 19, 2013 Baton Rouge, LAChris Davenport Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17344/chris-davenport Tulane Green Wave – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013 Tulane also had a veteran core of linebackers, comprising seniors Zach Davis, who led the corps with 78 tackles, Darryl Farley, who recorded 62 tackles, as well as contributors senior Kyle Davis, freshman Nico Marley, and junior Taylor Bullock.Tulane Cumulative Season Statistics http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2012-2013/teamcume.html#TEAM.DEF Tulane Green Wave Official Athletic Site – Football CBS Interactive December 4, 2013Tulane Green Wave vs Rice (Nov 30, 2013) http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2013-2014/rice12.html#GAME.PRE Game Participation – Tulane Green Wave Official Athletic Site CBS Interactive December 4, 2013 The defensive backs also contributed to the team's defensive success, with Lorenzo Doss recording seven interceptions, tied for the best in the conference.2013 Conference USA college football individual statistics leaders for defense https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/player ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 4, 2013 Safety Darion Monroe led the entire defense in tackles, with 96; he also recovered three fumbles during the season. Derrick Strozier and Jordan Sullen also contributed at cornerback, recording two interceptions apiece, as did Ryan Travis, who was fourth on the team with 53 tackles. Jordan Batiste played a roving position in the secondary, but was a major contributor, as were Sam Scofield, a cornerback, and Shakiel Smith, a safety. Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns 2013 Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football team The Ragin' Cajuns continued their recent winning ways in 2013, clinching at least a share of the Sun Belt Conference championship once again with a 5–1 conference and an 8–3 overall record. After losing to the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks for only the team's third loss of the season (and first in-conference), bowl director Billy Ferrante extended an invitation to play in the game.http://www.ragincajuns.com/news/2013/11/30/FB_1130133333.aspx?path=football Ragin' Cajuns Accept R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Invitation November 30, 2013 November 30, 2013 RaginCajuns.com University of Louisiana at Lafayette This will be the Ragin' Cajuns third consecutive New Orleans Bowl, having won the previous two; the first being in 2011 where they defeated the San Diego State Aztecs by a score of 32–30, and the second being in 2012 where they defeated the East Carolina Pirates by a score of 43–34. The Ragin' Cajuns are only the second team to play in three consecutive New Orleans Bowls, joining the North Texas Mean Green who participated in the first four editions of the game, finishing with a 1–3 record. The Ragin' Cajuns began their season on a two-game losing streak, then won eight consecutive games, and then lost their final two.Louisiana-Lafayette Football – Ragin' Cajuns News, Scores, Videos https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/309/ College Football – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 8, 2013 Offense The Ragin' Cajuns' spread offense attack was coordinated by Jay Johnson. Junior Terrance Broadway played quarterback, and finished the regular season fifth in the Sun Belt in passing yards with 2276, third in passing touchdowns with 19, and led the conference with a 157.0 passer rating.2013 Sun Belt College Football Individual Statistics Leaders for Passing https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/player ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 8, 2013 Late in the season, Broadway broke his right throwing arm, and subsequently underwent surgery, however coach Mark Hudspeth was "optimistic" he would return for the bowl game.McDonald Dan Cajuns making changes http://theadvocate.com/sports/7739126-123/cajuns-making-changes December 8, 2013 The Advocate (Louisiana) December 7, 2013 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Freshman Brooks Haack was the backup.Brooks Haack Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/531678/brooks-haack Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 8, 2013 A pair of backs led a "solid running back tandem" that Ragin' Cajuns' rushing attack – junior Alonzo Harris and freshman Elijah McGuire each exceeded 800 rushing yards, however McGuire did so averaging 8.9 yards per carry, whereas Harris averaged 4.7 yards per carry (Harris had 186 carries to McGuire's 92).Tapp Connor 2013 New Orleans Bowl, UL Lafayette vs. Tulane: TV time, team facts and more https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/12/3/5053460/new-orleans-bowl-2013-louisiana-lafayette-tulane SBNation.com Vox Media December 8, 2013 December 3, 2013Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns 2013 Statistics – Team and Player Stats https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/309/louisiana-lafayette-ragin-cajuns College Football – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 8, 2013 Broadway also contributed to the rushing attack, attaining 421 yards on 117 carries. Harris had 13 touchdowns, McGuire had 7, and Broadway had 8. A trio of wide receivers anchored the Louisiana-Lafayette receiving game. 6 ft 4 in junior Jamal Robinson was by far Broadway's favorite target, leading the team with 50 receptions, 812 yards, and 8 touchdowns,Jamal Robinson Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2574024/jamal-robinson Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 8, 2013 senior Darryl Surgent was second on the team with 29 receptions, 398 yards, and 5 touchdowns, and junior James Butler was third on the team 26 receptions and 363 yards, however he had only one touchdown. Senior Jacob Maxwell started at tight end, and reeled in 12 passes for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns on the season.Jacob Maxwell Stats, News, Videos, Pictures, Bio https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17207/jacob-maxwell Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 8, 2013 McGuire and fellow running back sophomore Effrem Reed also contributed in the receiving game. Junior college transfer Stephen Brauchle, who began his college career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College,Stephenson Creg MGCCC kicker Stephen Brauchle headed to Louisiana-Lafayette http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-sports/2012/12/mgcccs_stephen_brauchle_headed.html December 8, 2013 The Mississippi Press December 19, 2012 teamed with walk-on holder Jake Guidry to handle the kicking duties for the Ragin' Cajuns;Ardoin Bobby ULL holder Jake Guidry, kicker Stephen Brauchle adjusting to college football http://theadvocate.com/sports/6869275-128/ull-holder-jake-guidry-kicker December 8, 2013 The Advocate September 1, 2013 Baton Rouge, LA he made 8 of 13 field goal attempts with a long of 38 yards, and was 51 of 53 on extra point attempts. The offensive line was composed of brothers Daniel and Mykhael Quave, who started at right guard and left tackle respectively (Mykhael transitioned to tackle after playing at guard his freshman season),Myerberg Paul College football countdown – No. 49: Louisiana-Lafayette https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/07/17/louisiana-lafayette-ull-college-football-countdown-2013-preview/2525697/ December 8, 2013 USA Today August 26, 2013 senior center Andre Huval, sophomore right tackle Octravian Anderson, and junior left guard Terry Johnson.Football vs South Alabama on 12/7/2013 http://www.ragincajuns.com/boxscore.aspx?path=football&id=3972 Ragin Cajuns Athletics University of Louisiana at Lafayette December 8, 2013 Defense The Ragin' Cajuns defense, led by new coordinator James Willis, was led by one of "the league's best linebackers", Justin Anderson, who recorded a team-leading 123 total tackles, and 10 TFL, second on the team.2013 Football Cumulative Statistics http://www.ragincajuns.com/cumestats.aspx?path=football&year=2013 Ragin Cajuns Athletics University of Louisiana at Lafayette December 9, 2013 Joining him in the linebacking corps was undersized (5 ft 11 in m 188 lb kg)Chris Hill http://www.ragincajuns.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3679 Ragin Cajuns Athletics – 2013 Football University of Louisiana at Lafayette December 9, 2013 sophomore Chris Hill, whose 37 tackles were eighth on the team, but who sustained an injury late in the season and was questionable for the bowl game,Ardoin Bobby Louisiana-Lafayette: Thursday morning rewind http://theadvocate.com/sports/stateschools/7336816-123/louisiana-lafayette December 9, 2013 The Advocate November 26, 2013 Baton Rouge, LA junior Darius Barksdale, who played in only seven games, and recorded 28 total tackles, sophomore Dominque Tovell, who though listed as a defensive end, played linebacker, and finished second on the team with 64 tackles, and led the team with 12 TFL. Much to his shock, even freshman safety Al Riles saw time at linebacker due to injury depletion by the end of the season. On the defensive line, junior Justin Hamilton started at nose tackle, and totaled 37 tackles, 8 TFL, and 3 sacks, junior Christian Ringo was the predominant starter at defensive end, totaling 15 tackles, 2 TFL, and 1 sack, and senior defensive tackle Brandon McCray, who totaled 13 tackles and 2 TFL. In the secondary, Trevence Patt achieved second team all-conference recognition, totaling 41 tackles.McCann Brian 11 Cajuns named to All-Sun Belt Football Team http://www.ragincajuns.com/news/2013/12/11/FB_1211130946.aspx Ragin Cajuns Athletics University of Louisiana at Lafayette December 22, 2013 December 11, 2013 Other starters included Corey Trim, T. J. Worthy, and Sean Thomas. Game summary First quarter Tulane received the opening kickoff, and went three-and-out. Louisiana-Lafayette (ULL) took the field with Terrance Broadway at quarterback (there was question due to his injury as to whether he would start), however they rotated him with Jalen Nixon, but it was Broadway who was in the game when Elijah McGuire rushed for a 27-yard touchdown, ruled such after video review. After Nick Montana started the first drive, redshirt freshman Devin Powell entered the game on Tulane's second drive, but failed to have any success, for another three-and-out. Tulane's defense got a stop on their next drive, highlighted by Nico Marley (grandson of Bob Marley)Adelson Eric Bob Marley's grandson Nico is making his music on the field for upstart Tulane https://www.google.com/search?q=nico+marley+bob+marley+grandson&espv=210&es_sm=93 Yahoo Sports Yahoo! December 22, 2013 October 29, 2013 recording a tackle for loss on third and short, forcing a punt. Montana returned for Tulane on their next drive, during which they achieved their first first down of the game. However, later in the drive, on an end around wide receiver pass, Ryan Grant's pass intended for Justyn Shackleford was intercepted, setting up the Ragin Cajuns for an offensive drive during which they drove down the field, taking advantage of a personal foul late hit that put them in the red zone and subsequently allowed Alonzo Harris to rush for a 15-yard touchdown, the final score of the first quarter.https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=333550309 Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – Play By Play – December 21, 2013 (Q1) ESPN Internet Ventures ESPN December 21, 2013 Second quarter Early in the second quarter, while in the red zone, Montana threw an interception to Corey Trim, who returned it for an 82-yard touchdown, giving ULL a 21–0 lead. Devin Powell subsequently replaced Montana. After each team went three-and-out, Tulane scored its first points, a 1-yard touchdown run by Orleans Darkwa that culminated a 9-play, 71 yard drive that encapsulated 4:43. ULL got the ball back, however Broadway threw an interception, setting up Tulane. On their first play, Powell threw a 49-yard pass to Ryan Grant who, amidst double coverage and despite a pass interference penalty, leaped and made the catch. After a pass interference penalty, Darkwa ran for a 7-yard touchdown, pulling the Green Wave within seven points. Not wanting to turn the ball over, the Ragin' Cajuns rushed on each play of their drive to get into the half, at which the score was 21–14, Louisiana-Lafayette.Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – Play By Play – December 21, 2013 (Q2) https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=333550309&period=2 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 22, 2013 Third quarter The teams exchanged punts to start the half. On Louisiana-Lafayette's second drive, Tulane lost tackle Chris Davenport and cornerback Lorenzo Doss to injury; both went to the locker room. Nevertheless, Tulane's defense forced another punt, but their offense failed to capitalize, burning a timeout, and punting back to the Ragin' Cajuns. Tulane's defense sustained another injury on ULL's next drive; senior defensive back Jordan Sullen was carted off the field after being kicked in the head during the course of the run on a screen pass that converted a second-and-long; he left the field on a backboard, however he stood up and hobbled to the backboard, thus alleviating concern of paralysis, which had happened to Tulane the previous season. Sullen was transported to Tulane Medical Center as a precaution, however was expected to make a full recovery. Meanwhile, Doss returned to the game, and on the next play, Broadway threw an interception to cornerback Derrick Strozier, setting up Tulane in the red zone; they scored via a Darkwa touchdown run on the first play of their ensuing drive, tying the game at 21. ULL again failed to execute offensively, and went three-and-out. At the end of the third quarter, the game was tied at 21.Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – Play By Play – December 21, 2013 (Q3) https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=333550309&period=3 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 22, 2013 Fourth quarter Louisiana-Lafayette stopped Tulane's offensive momentum early in the quarter, forcing a punt. On ULL's ensuing drive, they were faced with a third down a six, and threw an incomplete pass, however a pass interference call gave them a first down, which energized the Ragin' Cajuns temporarily, but they ultimately punted, pinning Tulane inside the five yard line, from which, while under pressure, Powell threw the ball up in the air, and it was intercepted, setting ULL up with excellent field position, particularly when they went half the distance to the goal after a dead ball personal foul penalty on Tulane. ULL had an opportunity to score a touchdown, however after Broadway slipped during a run while in the open field on third down, ultimately going down due to cramps, and forcing Hunter Stover, a linebacker turned place kicker, attempted his first-ever college field goal, a 27-yard kick that he made, stopping Tulane's streak of 21 unanswered points. Tulane subsequently took the field and converted a first down, and failed to convert a third down at the 40-yard line, after which they decided to punt rather than test Santos's field goal range. Jalen Nixon took the field at quarterback on ULL's drive after Broadway went to the locker room for fluids. On back-to-back runs, Harris rushed for a first down, and then Nixon rushed for a first down, giving the Ragin' Cajuns momentum prior to beginning to try to work the clock. Faced with a third and ten and under duress, Nixon found an open receiver to convert the third down. Later in the drive, Strozier went down due to cramps, exiting the game. With 1:42, ULL was forced to punt after Scofield made an open field tackle to keep ULL out of field goal range, after which coach Curtis Johnson called timeout. Tulane got the ball at the five-yard line with 1:35 and one timeout to try to start a drive to tie or win the game, however after Powell threw two incomplete passes at the ground, they were faced with a third and long; Powell escaped pressure in the end zone, and ultimately threw the ball up in the air and Shackleford reeled it in for a first down out to around the 40-yard line. Two plays later, Powell threw a 27-yard pass to Grant, putting Tulane in Santos's field goal range. With 24 seconds and a timeout, Tulane had the ball at the 25-yard line, but Powell took a sack at the 31-yard line, forcing Tulane to burn their final timeout with 13 seconds left. Santos subsequently came out to try a 48-yard field goal, but ULL tried to ice him by calling a timeout; after the timeout, Santos missed the field goal wide, winning the game for ULL.Tulane Green Wave vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns – Play By Play – December 21, 2013 (Q4) https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=333550309&period=4 ESPN ESPN Internet Ventures December 22, 2013 Scoring summary Tulane Louisiana–Lafayette expand 1 10:57 ULL 6 64 3:00 RushTD Elijah McGuire 27 good Hunter Stover 0 7 1 2:10 ULL 6 73 2:50 RushTD Alonzo Harris 15 good Stephen Brauchle 0 14 2 12:31 ULL - - - IntTD Corey Trim 82 good Stover 0 21 2 3:55 TUL 9 71 4:43 RushTD Orleans Darkwa 1 good Cairo Santos 7 21 2 1:58 TUL 2 65 0:33 RushTD Darkwa 7 good Santos 14 21 3 2:34 TUL 1 17 0:06 RushTD Darkwa 22 good Santos 21 21 4 9:56 ULL 4 3 1:08 FG 27 Stover 21 24 21 24 References 30em New Orleans Category:New Orleans Bowl Category:Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football bowl games Category:Tulane Green Wave football bowl games Category:2010s in New Orleans New Orleans Category:December 2013 sports events in the United States