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Program history

Tulane Football History

Program history, coaching eras, title years, and signature seasons.

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American AthleticYulman Stadium
Seasons Indexed
123
All-Time Wins
560
Winning Seasons
41%
Last 10 Win %
59.3%

History guide

Tulane program history explained

This history tab puts Tulane into a longer program timeline: season records, winning and losing streaks, coaching-era context, title references, playoff runs, and decade-level performance.

The current dataset includes 123 indexed seasons, and 37 coaching tenures. Use the national record links to compare the program against broader college football leaderboards.

Program History

Explore the program's most dominant seasons, toughest stretches, and era-by-era trends.

Use the snapshot to scan program-wide benchmarks, standout seasons, and decade-level performance trends.

Total Wins

560

Across 123 seasons

Winning Seasons

41%

Share of winning records

Average Record

4.6-5.4

Per season

Last 10 Seasons

59.3%

Win rate since 2026

Signature Season

1998

12-0 (100.0% win rate)

Toughest Season

2011

2-11 (15.4% win rate)

Peak Seasons

Most wins in program history

Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.

YearRecordWin %
199812-0100.0%
202212-285.7%
193111-191.7%
202511-378.6%
202311-378.6%

Challenging Seasons

Years that tested the fan base

Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.

YearRecordWin %
20112-1115.4%
19620-100.0%
19941-109.1%
19911-109.1%
19851-109.1%

Era Performance

Win rate by decade

Buckets every season into decade groups so long-run rises and dips are easier to spot.

DecadeRecordWin %
2020s51-2963.7%
2010s44-8035.5%
2000s42-7635.6%
1990s37-7533.0%
1980s44-6938.9%
1970s53-6046.9%

Quick Answers

Tulane program history quick answers

All-time wins

560

Seasons indexed
123
National title seasons
0
Winning seasons
40.7%
Coaching leader
Willie Fritz (54 wins)

Frequently Asked Questions

Page-specific answers for the current selection.

What does Tulane coaching history show?

Tulane coaching history on this page spans 37 tracked head coaches, led by Willie Fritz with 54 wins from 2016-2023.

How many national championships does Tulane have?

Tulane does not have a recorded national championship season on this page.