Tulane running back Tyjae Spears carries for a touchdown against Southern Methodist cornerback Sam Westfall (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) runs with the ball as Southern California defensive lineman Nick Figueroa (99) defends during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) runs the ball past Memphis linebacker Xavier Cullens (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt, left, hands the ball off to running back Tyjae Spears during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) carries the ball for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. Tulane won 27-24. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) carries the ball for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. Tulane won 27-24. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Tulane running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)