Tulane Confirms Last-Minute Jake Retzlaff Update after Jon Sumrall Makes South Alabama Admission

Jake Retzlaff is donning new colors this season, and so far, it’s working out great for him. After a brilliant 23-3 victory over Northwestern last Saturday, he is gearing up for an eventful Week 2. Jon Sumrall, however, is making a change in plans for their Week 2 game against South Alabama.

The Tulane HC announced that Retzlaff will be splitting time with QB Brendan Sullivan against South Alabama. Sullivan is back after rehabbing an injury suffered in fall camp, and he almost beat out Retzlaff for the QB1 job. Sullivan threw for 475 yards and completed 71.7% of his passes last season for the Hawkeyes.

Tulane will play both BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff and Iowa transfer Brendan Sullivan at QB against South Alabama.

Retzlaff led Green Wave to win over Northwestern. Sullivan is back and was neck-and-neck for the starting job before injury. Tulane plays Duke + Ole Miss next.… pic.twitter.com/8Y0I6r1fAm

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) September 5, 2025

This is the 3rd time Sumrall will be leading Tulane against South Alabama as HC. In both the previous games, the Green Wave rode over the Jaguars. However, he told the press that he has “respect” for his opponents, recounting one interesting game. “In 2017 at Troy, we go to LSU and beat LSU. And then the next week we get our ass kicked by South Alabama. So they’ve got my full attention and full respect,” he said. With 2 QBs to rely on this Week 2 matchup, Sumrall will hope to continue his record over the Jaguars this year as well.

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