\Tulane (1-1) was a member of the SEC from 1922-65 before going independent from 1966-95. The program was a part of Conference USA from 1996-2014 before joining the American Athletic Conference. On Monday, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin said Tulane "is an SEC team."
What year was Tulane in the SEC?
Tulane football used to be a member of the SEC, calling the conference home from 1932 to 1965, winning 3 SEC football titles. However, the SEC is bringing in Oklahoma and Texas at some point in the next few years as the newest members of the conference, not the Green Wave.
Was Tulane ever good in football?
In 1998, Tulane went undefeated for the first time since 1931. Quarterback Shaun King led the Green Wave to a 12–0 record, a Conference USA championship, and a final No. 7 national ranking. He played most of the season with a cast on his left wrist, which he broke in the third game.