And for a program playing in its first New Year’s bowl game since 1940, a win would be a major historical achievement for the Green Wave.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/01/no-10-usc-vs-no-16-tulane-who-has-the-edge-in-the-cotton-bowl/

But the Green Wave can use it to their advantage.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/02/tulane-university-location-college-football/

Green Wave quarterback Jaden Cummings threw for more than 250 yards and Yannick Smith had more than 100 yards receiving, a 39-yard touchdown run, and two interceptions.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/highschool/no-1-summerville-outpaces-patriots-to-claim-region-other-champs-decided/article_e8460faa-74f3-11ee-b35b-b31775129eae.html

Holy Name, which made a two and a half hour trek to play Lima Senior, came into the game and immediately flexed their Green Wave muscles by scoring within the first 30 seconds of the game.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/top-stories/2023/03/24/boys-lacrosse-holy-name-blanks-lima-senior/

Jackson led the way with 28 points and 10 boards, and Thompson added 11 points and 10 rebounds as the Green Wave had five players score in double figures.

Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2023/01/14/ponchatoula-rallies-to-beat-fairview/

Sidney (4-2, 4-1) accumulated 489 yards of offense against the winless Green Wave.

Source: https://www.sidneydailynews.com/2023/09/23/football-sidney-beats-greenville-49-7-wins-3rd-straight/

The Cardinal defeated the Green Wave 4-1, with their only loss coming from freshman Line Andersson and sophomore Taylor Wilson in the four slot.

Source: https://stanforddaily.com/2023/04/05/stanford-beach-volleyball-eight-match-win-streak/

The Green Wave have already matched the FBS record after going 2-10 last year, and can make it an unprecedented 10-win improvement in their most significant bowl since the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day 1940.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-general-news/2905323/usc-taking-step-to-what-used-to-be-in-cotton-bowl-vs-tulane.html

The Green Wave program is one of the many ways in which we work to achieve this,” Stevenson said.

Source: https://www.interior-news.com/news/prince-rupert-port-authority-greenwave-program-reduced-ghg-emissions-more-than-4785-tonnes-in-2022/

Though the Green Wave also like 12 personnel — one running back, two tight ends — they show several formations, diversify their play calling and execute at a much higher level.

Source: https://thedmonline.com/according-to-the-film-tulanes-passing-attack-could-be-a-problem/

To cap off their Cotton Bowl experience, the Green Wave upset the University of Southern California Trojans 46-45 by scoring the game winning touchdown with 10 seconds left to earn their 12th win of the season.

Source: https://loyolamaroon.com/10037283/sports/loyola-students-perform-at-the-cotton-bowl/