Kansas State tight end Will Swanson (83) comes down with a touchdown catch against Tulane safety Jack Tchienchou (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Flags are tossed as Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah (10) is tackled by Kansas State safety Jordan Riley (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Defensive holding was called on the play resulting in first down for Tulane. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs as Tulane safety Shi'Keem Laister (26) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane running back Makhi Hughes (21) runs against Kansas State safety Jordan Riley (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane wide receiver Yulkeith Brown (5) makes a reception as Kansas State safety VJ Payne (19) makes the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State wide receiver Jayce Brown (1) leaps for the end zone but is pushed out-of-bounds by Tulane safety Jack Tchienchou (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards (3) high steps in the end zone for a touchdown past Tulane safety Jack Tchienchou (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane wide receiver Dontae Fleming (1) signals a first down after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) stiff-arms Tulane defensive back Johnathan Edwards (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State safety VJ Payne (19) comes down with an interception against Tulane wide receiver Yulkeith Brown (5) next to Kansas State safety Marques Sigle (21) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) throws against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane tight end Alex Bauman (87) makes a touchdown catch over Kansas State safeties Jordan Riley (6) and Marques Sigle (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Mario Williams (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Tulane running back Makhi Hughes (21) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Mario Williams (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman celebrates a kick by Kansas State kicker Chris Tennant (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tuland in New Orleans, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)