Tulane Football: Will Hall Introductory Press Conference

Описание: Will Hall, who returned to Tulane in 2025 as its Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach, has been selected to be the program's new head coach, Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair David Harris announced on Monday.

Hall, a highly accomplished head coach with 70 collegiate wins that produced seven winning seasons, will be introduced officially on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Jill H. and Avram A. Glazer Family Club, on the second floor of Yulman Stadium (2900 Ben Weiner Drive). The event is open to the general public and will be livestreamed via the Green Wave's YouTube channel. Doors to the event will open at 10:30 a.m.

Hall rejoined Tulane in 2025 after serving as the program's Offensive Coordinator from 2019-2020, helping the Green Wave set offensive records and elevate the team's profile nationally. His offense in 2025 was a multi-threat unit, with four receivers catching 30 or more passes, led by Shazz Preston's four touchdowns, and quarterback Jake Retzlaff throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 14 touchdowns.

"We are thrilled to select Will Hall to be our head coach," said Harris. "His character, integrity, and leadership qualities are evident both on and off the field. With extensive head coaching experience and a proven track record of success at every level, Will embodies the qualities we value in our program. We believe he is the right person to lead Tulane Football into its next chapter."

Prior to his current stint at Tulane, Hall spent three-plus seasons as head coach at the University of Southern Mississippi, guiding the Golden Eagles through transitions in conference affiliation and a 38-24 victory in the 2022 Lending Tree Bowl over Rice. Earlier that season, Hall's squad came into Yulman Stadium and knocked off the Cotton Bowl-bound Green Wave 27-24 in a year where Southern Miss faced three 10-win opponents.

"I'm truly honored to accept this opportunity to serve as Tulane's head football coach," said Hall. "Tulane has been a special place for me. I've felt the unique spirit of Tulane and the strength of its culture. I'm excited to lead this program with a deep respect for its history, its people, and the city of New Orleans. Together, we'll build on our success and continue to embody the resilience, pride, and excellence that make Tulane and this community so extraordinary."

A native of Amory, Mississippi, Hall made an immediate impact on the Tulane offense during his offensive coordinator stint, helping the Green Wave rewrite its offensive record books. The Green Wave finished the 2019 season ranked 11th in the nation in rushing offense (243.2), 22nd in total offense (449.3) and 30th in scoring offense (33.1). Tulane rushed for more than 200 yards in nine games and 300 or more four times. The Tulane offense set the program record in rushing yards at 3,162 yards in 2019 and ranked second in program history in rushing yards per game (243.2), rushing touchdowns (33) and rushing first downs (166).

"We are thrilled to welcome Coach Hall as head coach of the champion Green Wave football program," said Tulane University President Michael A. Fitts. "He takes the helm at Tulane at a time when we are experiencing unprecedented upward trajectory in every measure of university success, including the academic achievement of our students, the impact of our research and clinical care, the historic physical expansion of our campuses, and of course, athletics."

In 2020, the Green Wave enjoyed more success offensively as it finished No. 17 nationally in rushing offense (217.1), 19th in first downs (258) and 22nd in scoring offense (34.7).

"Tulane is among the top universities in the country, in everything from academics to athletics," said Patrick Norton, Tulane University senior vice president and chief operating officer. "Our student-athletes excel both in the classroom and across the 17 sports in which they compete, and we are excited to see where Coach Hall takes the football program next."

Hall joined the Green Wave coaching staff after he spent the 2018 campaign as the Associate Head Coach/Tight Ends Coach at the University of Memphis where he helped guide the Tigers to the American Athletic Conference Championship game for the second straight season and helped the Tigers to their fifth straight bowl appearance.


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