NEW ERA: 2016 Tulane Football Preview and Prediction

Oct 18, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; University of Central Florida defensive end Thomas Niles (69) during the third quarter of a game against the Tulane Green Wave at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports

Friday Oct.7th, at UCF (Univeristy of Central Florida) Knights (Bright House Networks Stadium, Orlando, Florida

Knights in Shining Armor

After a winless 2015-2016 season, the George O’ Leary era ended at UCF.

Oregon offensive whiz Scott Frost takes over the reigns of the program. Defensively, UCF is moving to a 3-4 scheme coordinated by Erik Chinander, who came with Frost from Oregon.

In this hotly contested AAC conference game, Tulane’s “rebuilding” football program edges out UCF’s “rebuilding” football program.

Tulane gets a close victory, for its 3rd straight win — and Fritz becomes an early Coach of the Year candidate.

WIN, 4-2

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