The Uptown Update: Recent Episodes
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As we move closer to the start of the 2026 season, Matt Sprouse from the Group of 5 Guys joins the podcast to help breakdown Tulane's schedule and our American Conference opponents. #RollWave
Kelly Comarda, General Manager of the Tulane Green Wave football team, joins the Uptown Update! We discuss the construction of the roster, break down position groups, and find out what the 2026 team is capable of. Check out the new Uptown Update Dashboard https://uptownupdate.github.io/Dashboard/#polls #RollWave
The Uptown Update is back as we get ready for the 2026-2027 season! Jack and Reid discuss the coaching staff Will Hall has put together, recent news and prepare for upcoming weekly episodes. #RollWave
In this offseason episode, Jack and Reid recap Tulane's transfer portal and break down what the depth chart may look like this year #RollWave
The offseason has begun as the Uptown Update recaps the College Football Playoff game against Ole Miss, discuss the new staff, update transfer portal news and hear from two of the newest Greenies, AJ Amos and Colby Simpson. The Uptown Update will be providing news all offseason #RollWave
It is officially College Football Playoff week for your Tulane Green Wave. Steve Helwick from Underdog Dynasty joins the podcast to break down the last Ole Miss matchup and what Tulane needs to do to win this round. We give our takes and hope to see you in Oxford for a historic game #RollWave
The 2025 Tulane Green Wave are American Conference Champions and headed to the College Football Playoffs! Jack and Reid recap the historic win, discuss the CFP media landscape, recap the season and discuss the new head coach Will Hall #RollWave
Tulane is playing in its 4th straight American Conference Championship! Corey Gloor joins the podcast to break down the game while Jack and Reid talk coaching search, early national signing day and make picks #RollWave
Its officially championship week! American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti joins the podcast to discuss coaching changes, the championship game and Soar the Eagle. Jack and Reid break down the Charlotte win and discuss more about Jon Sumrall and the state of Tulane football #RollWave
After an impressive win at Temple last week, Tulane remains in the driver's seat to host the American Conference Championship. Jack and Reid break down the impressive win, discuss possible postseason scenarios and break down the upcoming senior night matchup against the Charlotte 49ers #RollWave
The Tulane Green Wave are officially ranked #24 in the College Football Playoffs! Jack and Reid break down what this means as the leading Group of 5 team, review the homecoming win against FAU and look ahead to this week's matchup against Temple #RollWave
The Tulane Green Wave are back on track after an impressive road win against the Memphis Tigers! Jack and Reid review the win, talk American Conference tiebreakers and look ahead to our homecoming matchup against FAU #RollWave
After a disappointing loss against UTSA, the Uptown Update is back to break down what went wrong and preview the biggest game of the year against Memphis #RollWave
Coming off the bye week, Tulane prepares for a Halloween Eve matchup against UTSA. Jack and Reid break down the matchup and UTSA's incredible home performances in the Alamodome over the past two years #RollWave
Tulane wins another thrilling game against Army as we head into the bye week. Jack and Reid break down the game, make some picks in a packed College Football Saturday and discuss the American Conference #RollWave
After a close win against ECU, Jack and Reid recap the game and preview the upcoming matchup against Army with Cuthbert from Sidelines West Point (@SSN_Army) and the Black Knight Nation podcast. #RollWave
Jack and Reid breakdown the win over Tulsa last week as Tulane heads into the bye week. We also take a look at where the American Conference stands on the national stage in the quest for a CFP bid. #RollWave
Tulane enters American Conference play against Tulsa! Jack and Reid break down the disappointing loss against SEC opponent Ole Miss, make picks in a loaded CFB slate and preview our matchup against Tulsa. #RollWave
The boys breakdown one of the biggest wins in recent memory as Tulane takes down Darian Mensah and the Duke Blue Devils. No time for rest as the Green Wave will be on the road this weekend taking on a top 15 Ole Miss team! #RollWave
After a close call against the University of South Alabama, Jack and Reid review the takeaway's from last week's win and look forward to one of the biggest matchups of the year against Duke! Roll Wave!
After a fantastic 23-3 win over Northwestern, Jack and Reid are here to recap last week and preview the upcoming matchup against the University of South Alabama. Sean (@jagsfbguy) joins in to give us some deeper insights on what to expect from USA and some keys to the game. Roll Wave!
The 2025 Tulane Green Wave football season is finally here! Jack and Reid preview the exciting matchup in week 1 against the Northwestern Wildcats as Coach Jon Sumrall looks to get his first P4 win of his career.
The Uptown Update is back for the offseason grind starting off with a spring practice update and discussion about Tulane's roster with the Director of Roster Management Kelly Comarda. We asked your questions and got some great answers diving into the intricacies of NIL and the college football landscape. Thanks for listening and #RollWave
Jack and Reid are back to review the Army loss and preview the incredible opportunity in the Gasparilla Bowl against former SEC opponent Florida. We also discuss all of the recent transfer portal moves for Tulane. See you in Tampa #RollWave!
Jack interviews Athletic Director David Harris on a variety of topics including Coach Sumrall's extension, facilities upgrades, NIL and Revenue sharing, and what's next for Tulane
Coming off a tough loss against Memphis on Thanksgiving, Tulane looks to win a ring in Jon Sumrall's first year as the head coach. We take a brief listen back to our preseason expectations as we preview the AAC Championship matchup against #24 Army. Tulane makes its 3rd straight appearance in the Championship game as the Green Wave looks to make history again #RollWave
Happy Thanksgiving! Jack and Reid are joined by legend Isaac Popper (IPopStats) on this special Thanksgiving and last regular season preview episode of the year. After a crazy bye week, Tulane's playoff paths are becoming clearer as we get ready to take on the 9-2 Memphis Tigers #RollWave!
Coming off a historic win in Annapolis, Jack and Reid review the Trial of the Trident Trophy victory and talk playoff scenarios #RollWave!
Jack and Reid are reunited as the Uptown Update is back to review the massive homecoming win against Temple and Preview the Trial for the Trident Trophy against Navy. The regular season is nearing a close and Tulane is primed to make another run at the conference championship and just maybe make the College Football Playoffs #RollWave
After coming off a dominant win against Charlotte, Tulane heads into homecoming week to face off against Temple! Alex from Beyond the Field Podcast and Sean from the Owl Be Back Podcast help Reid review the Halloween game and preview Saturday's matchup. As we approach the end of the regular season, the wave is rolling! #RollWave
The Uptown Update is back with a special Halloween edition podcast as Tulane takes on Charlotte in the Queen City on Halloween night. Reid is joined by Jack from across the Pacific Ocean to talk some NFL Wave and Green Wave insider Isaac "IPopStats" Popper to review the UNT victory and preview Thursday's game. Roll Wave!
The Uptown Update reviews the nail-biting win against a tough Rice team and preview the matchup against the 5-2 Mean Green from University of North Texas. We also take an overview look of the American Athletic Conference as we near closer to the championship each week. #RollWave
After the bye week, Jack and Reid discuss the upcoming matchup against the Rice Owls as Tulane looks to keep the momentum rolling. We are joined by Matthew from The Roost to dive deeper into the details of the Rice football team in anticipation of a great game on Saturday in Yulman Stadium #RollWave
The Uptown Update is here to give a recap of the dominant UAB win! As we go into the bye week, we have help from sideline reporter extraordinaire, Maddy Hudak, to help with the UAB breakdown and assess where the Green Wave stand halfway through the season. Our custom merch from sponsor Gus Willy Apparel is now also on sale, and as always #RollWave
The Uptown Update is here to break down the incredible win against USF last week with the help of the legendary Isaac Popper and break down the upcoming UAB game with The Blazer Victory Podcast. #RollWave
Jack and Reid breakdown the hard fought win vs. ULL and the upcoming AAC opener against USF
Jack and Reid breakdown the tough loss to OU and preview the critical matchup against ULL. The guys also talk about the PAC 12 and conference realignment rumors
After a close loss to K-State, Jack and Reid are back to review the game and preview the next ranked matchup in Norman against #15 Oklahoma. #RollWave
After a massive 52-0 win against SELA, the Uptown Update is here to review the game and preview the upcoming matchup with #17 Kansas State. Make sure to tune in on ESPN on Saturday! #RollWave
The 2024 season is finally here! Jack and Reid preview the upcoming game on Thursday as Tulane takes on Southeastern Louisiana with the help of John from "The State of Southeastern". We also preview the great promotions we have this year including our season ticket giveaway sponsor, Gus Willy Apparel #RollWave
The final episode of the offseason is here! Jack and Reid take a look at the upcoming schedule for the 2024 Tulane Green Wave Football Team and give a quick preview on what we expect. See you in New Orleans next week! #RollWave
With less than two weeks until the start of the Tulane 2024 football season, Jack and Reid preview the offense with the help of Head Coach, Jon Sumrall, and the Voice of the Green Wave, Corey Gloor! As the QB battle continues to heat up, we dive into the depth of talent across the offense. Roll Wave!
Jack and Reid preview the new and revamped defense for the Green Wave featuring head coach Jon Sumrall and our student insider Isaac Popper. As we continue to approach the beginning of the season, make sure to listen in as the Uptown Update provides more previews in the coming weeks!
Falvey from Tulane Football Recruiting joins the pod to breakdown the commitments and targets from the 2025 recruiting class so far!
Jack and Reid interview Tulane AD David Harris and discuss conference realignment, the Investing in Excellence facility campaign, NIL and the shifting college football landscape, and how to hire a head football coach.
The Uptown Update has returned with a mega-AAC preview with the help of independent media sources across the country! Time stamps and accounts below, follow everyone who helped make this possible:Temple - 2:43 - @owl_beback Owl Be BackCharlotte - 5:51 - @camwillsports Cam Williams, Charlotte PostTulsa - 8:23 - @GoldenHurricast Ryan Tolkin, The Golden HurricastUAB - 13:03 - @BlazerPod Blazer Victory PodcastNavy - 16:04 - @navybirddog Mike James, The Mid ReportUNT - 18:02 - @GreenRoomUNT Matthew Brune, The Green RoomFAU - 21:47 - @JjMetzFAU JJ MetzECU - 23:48 - @PR927FM Clip Rock, Pirate RadioRice - 27:38 - @AtTheRoost Matthew Bartlett, The RoostArmy - 30:10 - @OmarRashonBorja Omar, AsForFootballUSF - 33:29 - @SteegLife Rob Steeg, Bay Area ExaminerTulane - 36:04 - @TUPtownUpdate Jack Chasanoff, The Uptown UpdateUTSA - 37:54 - @AlamoAudible Jared Kalmus, The Alamo AudibleMemphis - 43:24 - @BluffCity_Media Trey, Bluff City Media
The legend Shaun King joins the pod to help breakdown the intense Quarterback battle going on in camp. Who will win the job and what will it take to succeed in Michael Pratt's wake.
Jack and Reid cover the latest news from spring camp including the QB battle, new schemes, and positions of need. The guys also preview the upcoming transfer portal window and talk about new commissioner Tim Pernetti. Most exciting of all, the Uptown Update introduces an ambitious new project: The Database
The Uptown Update is back with plenty of updates for the 2024 offseason! Jack and Reid discuss the recruiting achievements of John Sumrall and the Green Wave, the 2024 schedule and all the news happening in Uptown. Student insider, Isaac Popper joins to break down how former Tulane players have been performing in the combine as they chase their NFL dreams. Roll Wave!
The first ever Uptown Update basketball episode is out now! Our student insider Isaac Popper discusses the state of Tulane basketball and the massive game at home against #24 FAU. JJ Metz, the youngest credentialed media member in CBB history, joins in to talk about FAU basketball and what this game means as AAC play unfolds. Roll Wave!
The final episode of the 2023 season is here as Jack and Reid preview the Military Bowl matchup against Virginia Tech with Sam Jessee from the Sons of Saturdays podcast! After, Isaac Popper helps break down the early signing day class for Tulane. Roll Wave!
Jake Weinstock of the Fear the Wave cast joins the podcast to shed light on the great work the FTW Collective does for Tulane and the greater New Orleans community.
Jack and Reid breakdown the most chaotic week in Tulane Football history as the green wave deals with the fallout of Willie Fritz leaving for Houston and the hire of Jon Sumrall
It is American Athletic Conference Championship week and the Tulane Green Wave are hosting again! Listen in to our breakdown of the incredible UTSA win that clinched home field advantage for this week's game. Later, Isaac Popper interviews stud defender Darius "The Jet" Hodges. Finally, we preview SMU and what to look out for this week! Roll Wave
The very first live Uptown Update podcast! The crewe breakdown the win vs FAU, the upcoming matchup vs. UTSA, what Tulane needs to do to make the conference championship game, the new athletic director, and so much more!
After a close call against Tulsa, Jack and Reid are back to review the game and preview FAU. We also have on special guest JJ Metz (@JjMetzFAU) who helps us get into the details of what to expect from the 4-6 Owls. Roll Wave!
We breakdown the slug fest in Greenville as Tulane beats ECU 13-10. We talk about where Tulane is struggling and how they can improve to take on Tulsa.
Jack and Reid are back to discuss the Rice win that landed Tulane #24 in the first CFP rankings and preview the upcoming game against the ECU Pirates. #RollWave
It is #Beatrice week and Jack and Reid are here to preview the game! Listen in as we also review the homecoming matchup against UNT and have a guest visit from our student insider, Isaac Popper. Roll Wave!
Reid and Jack breakdown the dominate performance in Memphis for the Green Wave's first win there since 1998. Additionally, they preview the homecoming clash in Uptown, New Orleans as UNT comes to town.
As the bye week comes to a close, the Uptown Update sets its sights on the Memphis Tigers as Tulane looks to win its first game in the Liberty Bowl since 1998! Take a listen in to get the inside scoop on what to expect from Memphis and how the Green Wave can take ahold of the AAC conference! Roll Wave!
Tulane is 4-1 on their quest to another incredible season! Jack and Reid discuss the 35-23 win against UAB and what we can work on going into the bye week. The Uptown Update favorite and student insider Isaac Popper joins to discuss where the wave stands and make a few picks. It is time to get ready and healthy in the bye week and as always, ROLL WAVE!
The Uptown Update is here for this week's preview of UAB with the help of student insider Isaac Popper (@ipopStats)! Jack and Reid also discuss what we learned from the Nicholls game in addition to diving into individual players to look out for this Saturday on UAB. Roll wave!
Week 4 is here and Jack and Reid will guide you through the Southern Miss wrap-up, a couple of fun segments, and finally preview the upcoming matchup against Nicholls State. We get into how Tulane can improve and the opportunity to go 1-0 this week while gaining confidence and getting healthier. #RollWave
After a hard fought game last week against #20 Ole Miss the Uptown Update is here to review the pros and cons of the loss and look forward to Southern Miss. Our student insider Isaac Popper (@ipopStats) makes his first appearance to give us a deeper dive into some of the stats and give a student's perspective. Thank you all for listening and #RollWave!
Jack and Reid review the dominant performance against USA last week and preview one of the most anticipated matchups at Yulman Stadium against #20 Ole Miss. We have @CincyRebel on Twitter join the podcast to give us more info on Ole Miss and we move on to week 2 of our pick 'em series. Roll Wave!
The 2023 season is finally here! Jack and Reid discuss with Sean (@jagsfbguy) from Jag Nation Radio Show the upcoming matchup this Saturday. Listen in to the preview and some Week 1 College Football picks and as always ROLL WAVE!
The Uptown Update is back for the final offseason episode where we preview Tulane's offense with Corey Gloor, the voice of the Green Wave. With the help of Corey, we discuss some of the key positions for the Green Wave's offense in the upcoming campaign in addition to how last year's historic run has changed Tulane for the better. Roll Wave!
The Uptown Update is back for Episode 4 of the offseason where we preview Tulane's defense with Kelly Comarda of Fear the Wave. We get into all of the details and how the Green Wave will be able to replace some of the key contributors from last year's Cotton Bowl Championship team. Jack and Reid also discuss realignment and all of the recent news around the NCAA football landscape. Roll Wave!
Episode 3 of the Uptown Update offseason series is back as we take a look ahead at the new look AAC football conference with special guest Tyler Shoemaker! Tyler helps us preview each AAC team and using his power rankings he gives us an insight into what the conference may look like this year. Roll Wave!
The Uptown Update has returned for episode 2 with more offseason updates and answering your questions from Twitter! Jack and Reid discuss the incredible recruiting class Willie Fritz and his staff has created along with draft updates. We also make sure to answer your questions from Twitter about the 2023 Tulane football roster and other rumblings around college football.
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The Uptown Update is back with this offseason update episode! Jack and Reid discuss the hiring of new defensive coordinator Shiel Wood and some of the other coaching carousel news around the Green Wave. We also get into the Tulane Pro Day where scouts from all 32 NFL teams attended. Thank you for listening and Roll Wave!
Jack and Reid look back on the 2022 season and highlight some of the players leaving the team for the NFL Draft and how we might be able to replace them next year. We also discuss our 2023 schedule and the Green Wave's outlook in the coming years.NOTE: Defensive Coordinator Chris Hampton was recently hired by the Oregon Ducks after his impressive year at Tulane. He will be replaced by Marshall’s Lance Guidry who led Marshall's defense to the top 10 in 8 different categories.
TULANE WIN THE COTTON BOWL! TULANE WINS! Jack and Reid breakdown one of the best days of their life.
Jack and Reid recap an epic game against UCF in the American Athletic Conference Championship game. The wave is rolling as Tulane's Cinderella season marches forward!
TULANE IS PLAYING FOR A 'CHIP. The Green Wave take on UCF for the AAC title. Jack and Reid breakdown the matchup as well as recap the big win vs. Cincinnati
Jack and Reid preview ANOTHER one of Tulane's biggest games in recent memory as Tulane takes on Cincinnati with the winner advancing to the AAC championship.
Jack and Reid break down the upcoming matchup vs. the UCF Knights. This game is easily the biggest game at Yulman Stadium ever! #RollWave and lets go 1-0!
Jack and Reid break down the upcoming matchup vs. the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the first College Football Playoff rankings - where Tulane checks in on #19.
The Guys breakdown how Tulane can become a perennial football powerhouse. We welcome Kelly Comarda of Fear the Wave to talk Tulane
TULANE IS RANKED. The #25 team in the country faces off against Memphis in Yulman Stadium. Jack and Reid breakdown how we got here and what to expect from the matchup. Roll Wave!
The Uptown Update is back covering the 5-1 Green Wave! Listen in to this week's episode as we cover Tulane's dominant performance over ECU, take a look at recruiting and preview the game this week against USF as Jack and Reid will be in person at the game! Roll Wave!!!
Jack and Reid breakdown the crazy ending in Houston and Kai Horton's heroics. They also preview the upcoming matchup against the ECU Pirates in uptown. Tune in for a fan favorite surprise segment!
Jack and Reid breakdown the Battle for the Bell and what went wrong. They also preview the upcoming matchup vs Houston and what it means for the rest of the season
Jack and Reid breakdown Tulane's historic victory vs Kansas St. They share their thoughts on the game and what it means for the rest of the season. The guys also breakdown the upcoming matchup vs. Souther Miss in the Battle For the Bell
Jack and Reid breakdown the Green Wave's matchup vs. the Kansas St wildcats. Tulane looks to extend their undefeated start to the season with a big road win.
The Uptown Update previews our week 2 home game against Alcorn State! Jack and Reid discuss last week's game as the Green Wave rolled against UMass.
The Uptown Update is back for the 2022 Tulane college football season! Listen in as Jack and Reid preview the roster, schedule and the first game of the year against UMass. Hopes are high and the Green Wave are rolling into the new year.
Jack and Reid breakdown Tulane's loss to ECU and preview the upcoming contest vs. the Houston Cougars.
Jack and Reid breakdown the final out of conference game vs. UAB and preview the upcoming matchup vs. ECU.
Reid and Jack are back to break down the Tulane v. Ole Miss game and preview the big matchup against UAB back in NOLA for the first time this year!
The BaitShack joins Jack and Reid to breakdown the upcoming matchup vs. Ole Miss. We also play real name-fake name 2!
Reid and Jack break down the thrilling game against the #2 OU Sooners. They talk about the positive and negative takeaways from the game. Additionally, they preview Tulane's week 2 matchup against the Morgan St. Grizzlies
Jack and Reid breakdown the upcoming matchup between Tulane and #2 OU. The Uptown Update welcomes guests Ryan Lewis and Tulane LB Kevin Henry