The Green Wave played their home games at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana, and competed in the American Athletic Conference.

On December 10, Fritz announced the firing of defensive coordinator Jack Curtis.

[1] The Green Wave went on to complete their regular season with a 6–5 record (3–5 in conference).

They subsequently lost to Nevada in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

[2] Listed in the order that they were released The preseason Poll was released September 1[7] Tulane had games scheduled against Mississippi State, Northwestern and Southeastern Louisiana, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.