Tulane University will be without running back Jamauri McClure for their highly anticipated season opener against Duke University on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. This news was first reported by sports journalist Pete Thamel.
McClure, a redshirt sophomore who was recognized as a preseason All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) selection, was expected to play a pivotal role in the Green Wave’s offense. Although he was listed as the top running back on the team’s depth chart, he had not been officially named the starter prior to his injury. The injury occurred during practice this week, leaving the team to adjust their game plan ahead of the matchup.
Last season, McClure was a significant contributor to Tulane’s success, helping the team clinch the AAC title and secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. He rushed for 540 yards and scored two touchdowns on 83 carries, ranking second on the team in rushing yards behind quarterback Jake Retzlaff. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as Tulane looks to build on last year’s impressive campaign.
With McClure sidelined, the Green Wave will likely rely on Maurice Turner and Johnnie Daniels to share the workload in the backfield. This adjustment comes during Will Hall’s inaugural season as head coach, adding another layer of challenge as he seeks to establish his offensive strategy without one of his key players.
The game against Duke is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, and will be broadcast on the ACC Network. Both teams will be eager to start the season on a positive note, but Tulane will need to adapt quickly to the loss of McClure if they hope to secure a victory.
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