Green Wave football returns to Yulman Stadium following Ida

The Tulane Green Wave football team returned to Yulman Stadium following Hurricane Ida on Saturday, Sept. 25, to play against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). It was the Green Wave’s first game of the season held on the uptown campus since Ida caused Tulane Athletics to relocate team operations to Birmingham, Alabama. Students, who returned to campus over the weekend, cheered on the team and welcomed them back to home play. The final score of the game was Tulane-21 and UAB-28. 

Photos by Rusty Costanza.

The Green Wave football team takes the field before the start of a football game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The Green Wave football team takes the field before the start of a football game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Mardi Gras Indians parade across the football field before the start of the game.
Mardi Gras Indians parade across the football field before the start of the game.
Tulane running back Ygeno Booker runs the ball against UAB.
Tulane running back Ygeno Booker runs the ball against UAB.
Tulane President Michael Fitts welcomes students back to Yulman Stadium during the game.
Tulane University president Michael Fitts welcomes students back to Yulman Stadium during the game.
Fans cheer on the Green Wave in the stands.
Fans cheer on the Green Wave in the stands.
Tulane head football coach Willie Fritz, coaching staff and teammates celebrate a touchdown
Tulane head football coach Willie Fritz, coaching staff and teammates celebrate a touchdown.
The Shockwave Dance Team entertains fans from the sidelines.
The Shockwave Dance Team entertain fans from the sidelines.
Tulane's mascot Riptide poses for a selfie with fans.
Tulane’s mascot, Riptide, poses for a selfie with fans.
Fans reach for a T-shirt thrown into the stands.
Fans reach for a T-shirt thrown into the stands.