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, veteran-laden Navy look primed to challenge for American Conference supremacy
With aggressive moves in the transfer portal, second-year Tulane coach Jon Sumrall appears to have revamped his roster well enough to make the Green Wave an American Conference favorite again - although Navy, Army, UTSA, Memphis or South Florida could have something to say about that.

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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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