The 1942 Tulane Green Wave football team was an American football team that represented Tulane University as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1942 college football season. In its first year under head coach Claude Simons Jr., Tulane compiled a 4âÂÂ5 record (1âÂÂ4 in conference games), finished tenth in the SEC, and was outscored by a total of 154 to 121. Tulane was ranked No. 31 in the final Litkenhous Ratings released in December 1942.
Three Tulane players received recognition on the 1942 All-SEC football team: end Marty Comer (AP-2, UP-1); halfback Walter McDonald (AP-2); and halfback Lou Thomas (AP-3).
The Green Wave played its home games at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.