Southern Miss receiver Jason Brownlee is off to the races as he sprints for a Golden Eagle touchdown. Tulane strong safety Macon Clark tries to bring Brownlee down but cannot do it. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss running back Dee Baker uses speed and a stiff arm to get around Tulane defender Kevin Henry. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss linebacker Santrell Latham sends Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt flying backward. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss interim coach Scotty Walden and his Golden Eagle players get their game face on prior to kickoff against Tulane. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

All day, the Southern Miss defense struggled to stop the Tulane running game. Mayes Maples and Adrew Cole try to stop Tulane running back Stephon Huderson. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss quarterback is the center of activity as his offense line tries to keep the Tulane Green Wave off of him Saturday at M. M. Roberts stadium in Hattiesburg, MS. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears dring Southern Miss defenders into the end zone for a Green Wave touchdown. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss returner Natrone Brooks and Tulane's Jaetavian Toles battle over the loose ball. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss running back Dee Baker slashes through the Tulane defense. Southern Miss had early success running the ball but Tulane defense began to plug the holes. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham throws a touchdown pass to Naricuss Driver. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt does his best to avoid a Southern Miss sack, Saturday in Hattiesburg. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham look for an open receiver against Tulane. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss receiver Jason Brownlee races for a touchdown against Tulane, Saturday in Hattiesburg. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Tulane running back Sephon Huderson slashes through a hole in the Southern Miss defense to pick up a first down. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham tries to get a pass over the outstretched arms of Cameron Sample. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

The ball pops into the air as Southern Miss punt returner Natrone Brooks fumbles when he is hit by a Tulane defender. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss quarterback Jack Abraham eyes an on rushing Cameron Sample of Tulane. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss teammates welcome Jason Brownlee to the sidelines after scoring a touchdown against Tulane. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)

Southern Miss interim coach Scotty Walden makes his case to officials during game against Tulane. (Courtesy Tim Isbell)