Though the Midshipmen actually ranks closer to the middle of the country in terms of run defense, that is solid compared to what the Green Wave have gone up against for much of the season.

The Tulane Green Wave shut out the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday and were rewarded with a solid rise in the College Football Playoff rankings. The playoff committee released their updated rankings ...

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