Northwestern coach David Braun said his program meant no disrespect in denying Tulane's request to wear white uniforms for Saturday's game in New Orleans, which the Green Wave wanted to do to honor the 2005 team and mark the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

"Certainly not a gesture of disrespect, but the timing of the request did impact our ability to honor the request," Braun said Monday.

After Tulane's 23-3 win over the Wildcats, Green Wave coach Jon Sumrall made several pointed remarks about his team being denied the chance to wear their white uniforms. Typically, the road team wears white and the home team wears its primary color.

"Don't disrespect New Orleans, ever," said Sumrall, who noted Northwestern's decision as a source of motivation to win the season opener.

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