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Revamped Tulane and veteran-laden Navy look primed to challenge for American Conference supremacy

Tulane rebuilt with 52% new players via transfers while Navy retains key veterans including QB Blake Horvath, both aiming to lead the American Athletic Conference in 2025.

  • Tulane coach Jon Sumrall appears to have revamped his roster via the transfer portal, while Navy returns quarterback Blake Horvath and offensive coordinator Drew Cronic, positioning both as contenders.
  • Following a third straight 2024 title game appearance, Tulane coach Jon Sumrall said 52% of the roster were newcomers after losing QB Darian Mensah and RB Makhi Hughes.
  • In rebuilding his offense, Tulane coach Jon Sumrall added four transfer quarterbacks, including Jake Retzlaff, who won 11 games at BYU, and highlighted returning players as steady and dependable.
  • With tradition at its core, the American Athletic Conference features two service academies among favorites, and Navy coach Brian Newberry described his team as `We’re a unicorn`.
  • Future matchups begin with Boise State at South Florida on Aug. 28, and the American Conference championship game is scheduled for Dec. 5.
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Revamped Tulane and veteran-laden Navy look primed to challenge for American Conference supremacy

Tulane coach Jon Sumrall has revamped his roster through aggressive moves in the transfer portal, making the Green Wave a favorite in the American Conference.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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