Two teams who appear headed in opposite directions take the field Saturday when Connecticut (1-4) plays at Tulane (1-4). UConn has a spot in ESPN's Bottom 10, while Tulane is tied for first in the American Conference West. UConn is losing by an average score of 38.8-18.6. Tulane is winning by an average of 37.2-21.5.
Tulane is averaging 283 yards rushing per game, and that is eighth in the nation. The Green Wave's only loss was to Auburn and it was not a blowout. Tulane is coming off a win where they ended Army's long home winning streak.
For Tulane, Darius Bradwell has 325 yards rushing. Corey Dauphine has 277 and is averaging 9.9 yards per carry. Four players have more than 200 yards. The Green Wave can also pass. Justin McMillan has 811 yards passing, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. Three players have about 15 catches each.
UConn is averaging 104 yards rushing and 203 yards passing, and neither one is in the top 100 in the nation. The Huskies have used three quarterbacks this season. Senior Mike Beaudry played all the way in the last game and has passed for 367 yards and one touchdown. The Huskies have four touchdown passes and seven interceptions this year.
One bright spot has been Kevin Mensah, who has rushed for 398 yards and four touchdowns. The team has six. The Huskies are averaging 2.8 yards per carry. The Huskies are averaging giving up 190 yards rushing per game. UConn's only win has been over a 1-5 Wagner team.
