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Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt drops back to throw against Central Florida during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Dec. 3, 2022. At No. 24, Tulane enters this season as the only team from a mid-major conference in the AP Top 25. And with Pratt returning for a fourth season, the Green Wave is the favorite to win the expanded and somewhat revamped AAC in 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

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No. 24 Tulane and experienced South Alabama are bracing for a challenging opener
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Thu,08/31/23-1:53PM , 127 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If No. 24 Tulane wants to validate its first preseason AP Top 25 ranking in the program's 122-year history, star quarterback Michael Pratt and the Green Wave will have to be sharp right out of the gate.
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Tulane head coach Willie Fritz , center, looks on from the sideline during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. At No. 24, Tulane enters this season as the only team from a mid-major conference in the AP Top 25. Fritz does not want to dismiss the hype entirely. It amounts to newfound respect for a team pegged to finish last in the AAC's 2022 preseason poll. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)

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No. 24 Tulane braces for challenging opener vs. South Alabama
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,08/31/23-12:58PM , 80 Reads
South Alabama at No. 24 Tulane, Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

Line: Tulane by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook

Series record: Tied 1-1.

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Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers plays against Illinois during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Mississippi State opens their season at home against Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 2. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

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Mississippi State, Arnett seek 7th consecutive opening win. Southeastern Louisiana is thinking upset
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,08/31/23-12:48PM , 73 Reads
Southeastern Louisiana at Mississippi State, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (SEC)

Line: No line.

Series: Mississippi State leads 1-0.

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LSU head coach Brian Kelly disputes a call during the first half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. LSU faces Alabama on Nov. 4, 2023. Kelly has brought the Tigers back to relevance, but Alabama's Nick Saban hasn't won seven national championships — the first at LSU in 2003 and the last six at Alabama — by failing to have his team ready for its biggest challenges. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

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No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Florida State open in Orlando with returning stars and championship goals
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Thu,08/31/23-12:43PM , 68 Reads
No. 8 Florida State vs No. 5 LSU in Orlando, Florida, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

Line: LSU by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Florida State leads 8-2, including five consecutive wins.

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