The 2004 Tulane Green Wave football team represented Tulane University during the 2004 NCAA Division I‑A football season. The Green Wave competed as a member of Conference USA (C‑USA) and played its home games at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Season overview
- Head coach: Chris Scelfo (sixth season)
- Conference: Conference USA (C‑USA)
- Overall record: 5–6
- Conference record: 3–5
Key staff
- Offensive coordinator: Tony Alford (first season)
- Defensive coordinator: Eric Schumann (second season)
Notable aspects
- The 2004 campaign marked Tulane’s final season in Conference USA; the program joined the American Athletic Conference (then the Big East) beginning with the 2005 season.
- The team’s offense was led by quarterback J. P. Losciale, who provided the primary passing attack throughout the year.
- Running back Cameron Clark contributed a significant portion of the ground game, while wide receiver Andre Harris was among the leading receivers.
- Defensively, the Green Wave relied on a 4‑3 scheme, with linebacker Jeremy Lane emerging as a leading tackler.
Season schedule (selected games)
| Date | Opponent | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4 | at Southern Miss | Hattiesburg, MS | L 31–38 |
| Sep 11 | at Ole Miss | Oxford, MS | L 14–35 |
| Sep 18 | UAB | New Orleans, LA | W 31–27 |
| Sep 25 | at Navy | Annapolis, MD | L 20–30 |
| Oct 2 | SMU | New Orleans, LA | W 27–24 |
| Oct 9 | at Rice | Houston, TX | L 24–31 |
| Oct 16 | East Carolina | New Orleans, LA | L 12–35 |
| Oct 23 | at Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | W 28–24 |
| Oct 30 | Houston | New Orleans, LA | L 17–31 |
| Nov 6 | at Louisville | Louisville, KY | L 22–37 |
| Nov 13 | Arkansas State | New Orleans, LA | W 41–20 |
Statistical summary
- Passing yards: Approximately 2,200 yards (team total)
- Rushing yards: Approximately 1,100 yards (team total)
- Points per game: 24.5 (average)
Post‑season and legacy
- Tulane did not qualify for a bowl game in 2004, finishing one win short of the typical six‑win bowl eligibility threshold.
- The season set the stage for the program’s transition to a new conference affiliation and subsequent recruiting adjustments.
References
- Tulane University Athletics archives (2004 football season)
- Conference USA historical records, 2004 season data
- NCAA Statistics Database, 2004 Division I‑A football results
