Tulane quarterback Jonathan Banks couldn't have scripted a better start to his Green Wave career.
The junior college transfer rushed for 21 yards on his first career carry, and his first pass was a 30-yard touchdown to Terren Encalade as Tulane rolled to a 43-14 victory over Grambling State at Yulman Stadium on Saturday night.
Banks finished 10-of-15 passing for 185 yards and three touchdowns to go with 69 yards rushing on 16 carries and a score in three and a half quarters of work. Dontrell Hilliard had a highlight reel 62-yard touchdown catch and run, and Darnell Mooney added a 19-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.