The Tulane Green Wave finished the 2024 campaign with a 9-5 record in Jon Sumrall’s first year as head coach. The Green Wave offense had an incredible year, finishing in the top 30 in points per game, attempts, rushing yards per game, and rushing touchdowns per game. They accounted for 35.1 points per game (18th), 40.5 attempts per game (18th), 195.6 rushing yards per game (26th), and 2.3 touchdowns per game (T-21st).
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The Tulane Green Wave’s elite redshirt sophomore played a huge role in the offense
Green Wave’s elite running back, Makhi Hughes, had an incredible redshirt sophomore season and deserves a ton of credit for being part of a high-scoring offense. Hughes rushed for 1,401 yards on 265 attempts, with an impressive 5.3 yards per attempt, 100.1 yards per game, and 15 touchdowns on the ground, as well as 19 receptions for 176 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He ranked 10th in rushing yards, T-15th in rushing touchdowns, T-19th in rushing yards per game, 13th in total yards from scrimmage, and T-15th in total touchdowns among FBS players. Lastly, the star running back’s efforts earned him an All-AAC First Team honors.
He had the option to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft since he’s played the minimum of three years in college football, stick around for another season in New Orleans, or hit the portal.
The Green Wave’s elite running back announced major career news for 2025
According to Max Olson of ESPN, Makhi Hughes has decided to enter the transfer portal for the 2025 season rather than sticking around for another season or declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. As Olson points out, Hughes should be considered one of the best, if not the best, running back available in the portal. Many Power Four teams should be interested in the All-AAC back.
Tulane RB Makhi Hughes has entered the transfer portal, ESPN has learned.
One of the best young RBs in the country now available. Hughes ranks 10th in FBS with 1,401 rushing yards and scored 17 total TDs this season. pic.twitter.com/jf1tZzDx9j
— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 27, 2024
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