With the possibility of making their fifth straight American Conference championship game this year still not completely out of reach (they'd need a lot help along the way to get there), the Tulane football team has made every game from here on out a must win situation. Standing 4-4 on the year, 2-2 in league play, the Green Wave entertain Tulsa this morning at Yulman Stadium. The Golden Hurricane are also 4-4 on the season, but 1-3 in the American. Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. CT.

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If the Wave want even the slightest possibility of remaining in the hunt for five in a row in the trophy game, here is what we believe Tulane must do to top the favored Hurricane.

Key #1: Run the Ball REALLY Well

Tulane RB Johnnie Daniels finds a seam | Corey Hughes

Though this Tulsa defense is good, they are below the middle of the defensive pack in the American. They can just as easily give up a big run as much as a big pass.…