Sources: Tulane QB Pratt (knee) game-time call

• Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 16, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt is a game-time choice to play Saturday at Southern Miss, sources told ESPN.Pratt is dealing

  with a knee injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of a win over South Alabama in Week 1. He missed out on recently’s 37-20 loss to No. 20 Ole Miss.Pratt’s practice participation increased significantly today compared to recently, sources said. He did not gown for the Ole Miss game.Pratt is anticipated to dress and go through warmups in

  Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Saturday, sources stated. A choice is not anticipated till close to kickoff.Editor’s Picks Backup quarterback Kai Horton, who played well early against Ole Miss, took some reps with Tulane’s first string in

practice this week. If Pratt is unable to go, Horton would get the 3rd start of his career.Horton finished 15-for-37 for 231 yards with one touchdown and one interception in last week’s loss to the Rebels.Pratt is thought about the leading quarterback in the American Athletic Conference. He endeared himself to Tulane fans by staying at the school despite opportunities hung from high-profile suitors in the offseason.He has emerged as a strong NFL prospect after passing for more than 7,400 yards and 72 goals in 36 career games at Tulane.Pratt injured his left knee on a quarterback run have fun with about six minutes remaining in the 37-17 win over South Alabama.Tulane hosts FCS Nicholls next week before opening AAC play against UAB on Sept. 30.