BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff will fave a steep learning curve after committing nine days before preseason practice begins, but he has the proven winning pedigree Tulane's other three starting quarterback candidates lack.

With Makhi Hughes out the door after two years as the top running back, the Green Wave will have to break in a new top rusher, or rushers, potentially. Retzlaff can be added to that mix and help take some of the heat off the run game, especially early in the season.