BRENDAN SULLIVAN NEWS

Pops up on injury report Sullivan (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Tulane's AAC title game clash with North Texas.

Impact Sullivan has played in every game this season despite being the backup to starter Jake Retzlaff. Both quarterbacks are listed as questionable, but it's worth noting that Tulane has routinely listed many of its players as questionable only for them to wind up playing without incident.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Replaces Retzlaff in loss to UTSA Sullivan was six of seven passing for 63 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Thursday's 48-26 loss versus Texas-San Antonio. He also had six rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Sullivan took over for Jake Retzlaff in the third quarter of this week's game after the starter threw his second interception. In relief, the Iowa transfer threw his second touchdown pass of the season and used his legs for a season-high 27 rushing yards. It's unlikely, but a quarterback change could be possible at Tulane, especially given Sullivan's experience.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Throws touchdown pass in relief Sullivan was five of 12 passing for 48 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 45-10 defeat to Mississippi. He also had six rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Sullivan saw his most action of the season so far this week after subbing in for starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff during Tulane's blowout loss. The Iowa transfer is still trying to prove himself after losing out on the starting job during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Trinidad Chambliss leads No. 13 Mississippi past previously unbeaten Tulane, 45-10

Trinidad Chambliss threw for two touchdowns, Kewan Lacy added a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs and No. 13 Mississippi handed Tulane its first loss with a 45-10 victory

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

40 yards passing Sullivan was three for three passing for 40 yards during Saturday's 33-31 win versus South Alabama.

Impact Sullivan saw his first action of the season this week, completing all three of his passes. The Iowa transfer missed out on the starting job, but it seems he still might have some plays called for him throughout the season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Week 2 Sullivan will not start Saturday's game at South Alabama, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jake Retzlaff will continue to be Tulane's starting quarterback. On the plus side, Sullivan's snap count likely will increase Saturday. But unless Retzlaff either struggles or suffers a problem, his backup quarterback's statistical upside remains incredibly limited.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Week 2 Sullivan and Jake Retzlaff will split quarterback snaps during Saturday's game at South Alabama, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Sullivan did not play during Week 1, but Tulane's upcoming game will include him. At quarterback, he is Retzlaff's stiffest competition. During 2024, Sullivan logged 625 all-purpose yards (475 passing and 150 rushing) and seven touchdowns (three passing and four rushing).

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start but available Sullivan lost the starting job but will be available for Saturday's game versus Northwestern, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sullivan was beat out by BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff for the starting job, but he will be dressed and available for the opener after dealing with foot and ankle injuries. That injury came at a bad time as he was battling for the starting job with Retzlaff, but at least he's available for the start of the campaign.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Status remains uncertain for Week 1 Sullivan (foot) practiced Tuesday, but his availability for Week 1 against Northwestern remains uncertain, per Nola.com.

Impact Sullivan's return to the practice field is obviously a good sign, although his status remains uncertain for the opener against Northwestern. He's been competing with ex-BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff for the starting gig, although Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall said he won't name a starter until, quite literally, the minute before kickoff. Thus, we may not even find out if Sullivan is fully healthy by Saturday if Retzlaff is the starter.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pick Six: Boise State primed to make another run at Group of Five's auto bid for CFP

Boise State is poised to dominate the Group of Five contenders for a College Football Playoff spot

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Out at least one week Sullivan is out for at least one week because of foot and ankle injuries, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact The injuries happened during Tulane's team practice Thursday. Sullivan out for at least one week does not mean he will sit out the 2025 Green Wave's season opener, currently scheduled for Aug. 30 against Northwestern. However, the more time Sullivan's injuries take up, Jake Retzlaff gets increased opportunities to showcase why he should be their primary quarterback. As recently as early-August, the two have split first-team reps.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shares big share of major reps Sullivan and Jake Retzlaff took most first-team and second-team reps during the Green Wave's latest practice, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact If the Green Wave's latest practice is any indication, they have narrowed down their preferred choices at quarterback, a position previously consisting of four top contenders back in July. Though not as statistically proven compared to Retzlaff, Sullivan has been adequate for two Power Conference teams in Northwestern and Iowa.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Retzlaff still loves BYU but expresses faith in his fresh start at Tulane

Jake Retzlaff says he still loves BYU but expressed faith in his decision to start fresh at Tulane

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Will be in four-way QB battle Sullivan will be in a four-way battle for Tulane's starting quarterback position, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact Back in April, Sullivan committed to Tulane with the intent of becoming the 2025 Green Wave's starting quarterback. However, he has not easily won the QB1 honor against his new Tulane teammates Donovan Leary (from Illinois) and Kadin Semonza (from Ball State). Perhaps even worse for Sullivan, Jake Retzlaff adds tough competition to Tulane's quarterback room, creating a four-way battle for the QB1 role.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Former Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan commits to Tulane Deadspin | Former Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan commits to Tulane

APRIL 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Commits to Tulane Sullivan has committed to Tulane, Grant Grubbs of On3.com reports.

Impact Tulane's team has had no problem bringing as many proven quarterbacks as it possibly can to compete for the team's QB1 position. Already, the Green Wave are dealing with a mix of Kadin Semonza, Donovan Leary and TJ Finley. What Sullivan brings to the table is a bevy of Big Ten experience despite zero of his three seasons including at least 1,000 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns. Yet, each of his three seasons saw him get relatively close to both marks. In 2024, Sullivan logged 38 completions for 475 yards and three touchdowns to go with 47 carries for another 150 yards and four rushing TDs.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

S Dakota St. transfer Mark Gronowski gives Iowa's offense hope. He was among top FCS QBs for 3 years

Iowa is pinning its hopes for improving its offense on Mark Gronowski

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Michigan contacts Iowa transfer QB Brendan Sullivan Deadspin | Report: Michigan contacts Iowa transfer QB Brendan Sullivan

APRIL 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Report: Michigan contacts Iowa transfer QB Brendan Sullivan Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan recently entered the transfer portal, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be there for too long.In fact, early...

APRIL 19 • SACBEE.COM

Back in the portal Sullivan has announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, per his personal X.com account.

Impact Sullivan will explore opportunities to contribute elsewhere after spending one season with the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-4 junior quarterback, who previously appeared with Northwestern, has thrown for 1,777 yards (172-of-248), 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions across his three-year collegiate career. Sullivan, who also added 407 yards and seven scores on the ground, has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Another turnover in loss Sullivan was 14-for-18 passing for 131 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Monday's 27-24 loss against Missouri. He also had 12 rushes for six yards.

Impact Sullivan threw two interceptions in his last game for Iowa, a Week 11 defeat at the hands of UCLA. He was technically efficient in that he completed 14 of his 18 pass attempts, but his turnover was crucial in a narrow loss. Sullivan figures to compete to be Iowa's starter next season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan (ankle) to start Music City Bowl Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan has recovered from a sprained ankle and will start the Music City Bowl against Missouri on Dec.30, Hawkeye...

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting quarterback for bowl game Sullivan (ankle) will be the Hawkeyes' starting quarterback for their bowl game against Missouri on Dec. 30, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact Sullivan has an opportunity to redeem himself from his previous game, in which he logged a 0-2 TD-INT ratio and one fumble without recording a touchdown. Before then, he had registered five total touchdowns (one passing, four rushing) across his last six games.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atop depth chart for bowl game Sullivan (ankle) is listed as the starting quarterback for Iowa's bowl game against Missouri on Dec. 30, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Iowa's updated depth chart suggests Sullivan will be ready to participate in late-December bowl action. This is especially the case likely after Cade McNamara entered the transfer portal, leaving Sullivan as Iowa's most experienced quarterback available without considering injuries.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Sullivan (ankle) has returned to practice this week with the Hawkeyes, John Steppe of The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Impact Sullivan has been ruled out for Iowa's season finale against Nebraska, but the team is hopeful that he will be available for their bowl game. The 6-foot-4 junior will continue to ramp up his practice workload in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE