AAC opponents match up when the Tulane Green Wave (4-1) and the East Carolina Pirates (3-2) play on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Yulman Stadium.
The Green Wave head into this matchup following a 27-24 win over the Houston Cougars in their most recent outing. The Pirates’ last outing ended in a 48-28 win over the South Florida Bulls. Kai Horton had 132 yards on 11-of-21 passing (52.4%) for the Wave in that matchup against the Cougars, with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Tyjae Spears carried the ball 14 times for 54 yards (3.9 yards per carry). He also had six receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown. Deuce Watts had 50 yards on three catches (16.7 per reception) with one touchdown in that game. Holton Ahlers’ showing for the Pirates against the Bulls included 31-of-41 passing for 465 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions. Marlon Gunn Jr. carried the ball 15 times for 61 yards. He caught two passes for 12 yards. C.J. Johnson recorded seven catches for 197 yards (on seven targets), with four touchdowns.
The Pirates are expected to have a shot as underdogs (+2.5) in their matchup with the Green Wave (the game has an over/under of 53 points).
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