Will Hall Appointed to Lead Tulane Green Wave Football Program

Will Hall has been named the new head coach of the Tulane Green Wave football program. His appointment was announced by David Harris, the Chair of the Ben Weiner Director of Athletics, on Monday. Hall returns to Tulane after serving as the Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach.

Appointment Details

Hall will officially be introduced as head coach on Tuesday at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Jill H. and Avram A. Glazer Family Club in Yulman Stadium, located at 2900 Ben Weiner Drive. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m., and the introduction will be livestreamed on ESPN+ and the Green Wave’s YouTube channel.

Coaching Record and Achievements

Will Hall boasts an impressive collegiate coaching record with 70 wins, including seven winning seasons. Before returning to Tulane, he spent over three seasons at the University of Southern Mississippi, leading the Golden Eagles to a notable victory in the 2022 Lending Tree Bowl.

• Guided Southern Miss to a 38-24 win over Rice in 2022.
• In 2022, his team defeated Tulane 27-24 during the regular season.

Previously, Hall was Tulane’s Offensive Coordinator from 2019 to 2020, where he played a crucial role in elevating the team’s national profile. Under his guidance in 2019, Tulane achieved:

• 11th in the nation for rushing offense (243.2 yards).
• 22nd in total offense (449.3 yards).
• 30th in scoring offense (33.1 points).

Hall’s Vision for Tulane Football

Upon accepting the role, Hall expressed his gratitude and respect for Tulane’s culture. He stated, “I’m truly honored to accept this opportunity to serve as Tulane’s head football coach.” Hall aims to build on past successes and emphasize the resilience and pride of Tulane and the New Orleans community.

Previous Coaching Experience

Before his tenure at Tulane, Hall held several significant coaching positions:

• Associate Head Coach/Tight Ends Coach at Memphis (2018).
• Offensive Coordinator for Louisiana-Lafayette (2017).
• Head Coach at West Georgia, leading the team to a 31-9 record over three years.
• Head Coach at West Alabama, with two league titles and playoff appearances.

In each position, Hall demonstrated his ability to significantly improve team performance and build competitive programs. His background as a player, including accolades such as the Harlan Hill Trophy, underscores his thorough understanding of the game.

Upcoming Season

The Tulane Green Wave concluded their season with an 11-2 record and secured the 11th seed in the College Football Playoff. They are set to play against sixth-seeded Ole Miss on December 20 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will be held in Oxford, Mississippi, and will be broadcast on TNT/HBO Max.

Fans can also look forward to the upcoming 2026 Green Wave football season, with deposit options available. Support for the Tulane athletics program continues through initiatives like the Green Wave Club and the Green Wave Talent Fund.