Tulane tied the game with 10 seconds remaining in regulation and defeated Charlotte 38–31 in overtime on Friday, October 30, according to the university’s official scoring record.
Cameron Roberts caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Trace Johnson to complete an eight-play, 61-yard drive and bring Tulane level at 31–31. The Green Wave had regained possession with 1:52 remaining.
Dagan Bruno scored on a fourth-and-goal quarterback sneak during Tulane’s first overtime possession. Charlotte subsequently reached first-and-goal at the four-yard line but failed to score, with consecutive incomplete passes ending its opportunity to extend the game.
Tulane improved to 4–4 overall and 2–2 in the American Conference. Charlotte fell to 1–7 and 1–3 in conference play.
Charlotte had built a 24–14 halftime lead and moved ahead 31–21 on Derrick Eley’s one-yard touchdown run with 10:52 left in the fourth quarter. Cooper Helmke’s 27-yard field goal cut the deficit to seven before the late tying drive.
Johnnie Daniels rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns for Tulane. Johnson completed 28 of 36 passes for 284 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Special teams also produced a major Tulane score. TJ Smith returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, briefly giving the Green Wave a 14–10 lead.
Charlotte’s Henry Rutledge rushed for 121 yards. Conner Harrell threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns, including a 22-yard pass to Jaden Barnes and a 16-yard scoring throw to Eley before halftime.
The official record lists the game at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte. Tulane’s scoring summary and receiving statistics both credit Roberts with the tying touchdown reception.
Sources Tulane Athletics — Official Final Box Score and Play-by-Play: https://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/football/stats/2026/charlotte/boxscore/23456 Tulane Athletics — October 30 Game Report: https://tulanegreenwave.com/news/2026/10/30/football-earns-comeback-38-31-overtime-road-victory-over-charlotte