Tulane’s playoff high didn’t even last 24 hours. The Green Wave were suddenly a playoff team without a head coach, scrambling to steady the program before the biggest game in school history. But by the weekend, they were already deep into interviews with the two offensive coordinators who could keep their momentum alive, along with one unexpected outside candidate gaining traction.

“UPDATE on Tulane head coach search: Green Wave OC Will Hall & Miami OC Shannon Dawson interviewed in person this weekend,” WDSU’s Sports Director Fletcher Mackel said on X. “I’m told 3 strong candidates remain. MY GUESS on the third is Kennesaw St. HC. Jerry Mack 🤷‍♂️ I’m told an announcement could come as soon as Monday morning.”

Once Sumrall’s exit became official, Dawson’s name shot up the board, and for

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