2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team

2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record4–8 (2–6 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSteve Spurrier Jr. (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorChris Polizzi (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumSkelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
Seasons
← 2022
2024 →
2023 American Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 22 SMU y$   8 0     11 3  
Tulane y   8 0     11 3  
UTSA   7 1     9 4  
Memphis   6 2     10 3  
South Florida   4 4     7 6  
Rice   4 4     6 7  
Navy   4 4     5 7  
North Texas   3 5     5 7  
UAB   3 5     4 8  
Florida Atlantic   3 5     4 8  
Charlotte   2 6     3 9  
Tulsa   2 6     4 8  
Temple   1 7     3 9  
East Carolina   1 7     2 10  
Championship: SMU 26, Tulane 14
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Hurricane were led by first-year head coach Kevin Wilson and played their home games at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:00 p.m.Arkansas–Pine Bluff*ESPN+W 42–717,529
September 94:00 p.m.at No. 8 Washington*P12NL 10–4363,128
September 162:30 p.m. No. 19 Oklahoma*
  • Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
  • Tulsa, OK
ESPN2L 17–6630,855
September 2311:00 a.m.at Northern Illinois*CBSSNW 22–1410,321
September 286:30 p.m.Temple
  • Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
  • Tulsa, OK
ESPNW 48–2617,538
October 75:00 p.m.at Florida AtlanticESPN+L 17–2021,077
October 196:00 p.m.Rice
  • Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
  • Tulsa, OK
ESPN2L 10–4218,527
October 2811:00 a.m.at SMUESPNUL 10–6920,800
November 43:00 p.m.Charlottedagger
  • Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
  • Tulsa, OK
ESPN+L 26–33 OT20,151
November 1111:00 a.m.at No. 23 TulaneESPN2L 22–2420,126
November 182:00 p.m.North Texas
  • Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium
  • Tulsa, OK
ESPN+L 28–3516,520
November 251:00 p.m.at East CarolinaESPN+W 29–2729,567
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

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Arkansas–Pine Bluff

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Arkansas–Pine Bluff (0–0, 0–0) at Tulsa (0–0, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Arkansas–Pine Bluff 7 0 007
Tulsa 0 28 7742

at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman StadiumTulsa, OK

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UAPB TLSA
First downs 18 26
Plays–yards –252 –517
Rushes–yards 43–102 49–260
Passing yards 150 256
Passing: compattint 15–26–1 16–20–2
Time of possession 33:05 26:55
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing Mekhi Hagens 10–21, 1908, 1 INT
Rushing Johness Davis 17 carries, 82 yards
Receiving Kenji Lewis 5 receptions, 64 yards
Tulsa Passing Cardell Williams 13–14, 233 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Jordan Ford 19 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Marquis Shoulders 5 receptions, 132 yards, 2 TD

at No. 8 Washington

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Tulsa (1–0, 0–0) at No. 8 Washington (1–0, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tulsa 3 0 0710
No. 8 Washington 14 8 14743

at Husky StadiumSeattle, WA

  • Date: September 9, 2023
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Referee: Jeff Dahle
  • TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): J. B. Long (play-by-play) and Yogi Roth (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:19) WASH – Rome Odunze 2-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Grady Gross Kick (Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:41; WASH 7–0)
  • (08:48) TUL – Chase Meyer 44 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 3:31; WASH 7–3)
  • (02:46) WASH – Ja'Lynn Polk 27-yard rush, Grady Gross Kick (Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 5:52; WASH 14–3)
Second quarter
  • (03:55) WASH – Jalen McMillan 9-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Jaden Green Pass to Dylan Morris for Two-Point Conversion (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:42; WASH 22–3)
Third quarter
  • (08:00) WASH – Germie Bernard 7-yard pass from Michael Penix Jr., Grady Gross Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:39; WASH 29–3)
  • (00:40) WASH – Rome Odunze 14-yard rush, Grady Gross Kick (Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 3:35; WASH 36–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:12) TUL – Luke McGary 15-yard pass from Roman Fuller, Chase Meyer Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 4:23; WASH 36–10)
  • (03:00) WASH – Daniyel Ngata 1-yard rush, Grady Gross Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:51; WASH 43–10)
Statistics TLSA WASH
First downs 22 30
Plays–yards –318 –563
Rushes–yards 40–168 22–109
Passing yards 150 454
Passing: compattint 18–32–1 30–40–1
Time of possession 30:04 29:56
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Roman Fuller 12–18, 85 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Jordan Ford 15 carries, 67 yards
Receiving Braylin Presley 3 receptions, 54 yards
Washington Passing Michael Penix Jr. 28–38, 409 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Will Nixon 6 carries, 30 yards
Receiving Jalen McMillan 8 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD

No. 19 Oklahoma

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
No. 19 Oklahoma (2–0, 0–0) at Tulsa (1–1, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Oklahoma 28 10 21766
Tulsa 0 14 3017

at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK

  • Date: September 16, 2023
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: • Cloudy Temperature: 79
  • Game attendance: 30,855
  • Referee: Tutashinda Salaam
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Kayla Burton (sideline)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:31) OKLA – Jalil Farooq 34 yard pass from Dillon Gabriel, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 2 plays, 84 yards, 0:42; OKLA 7–0)
  • (4:49) OKLA – Drake Stoops 4 yard pass from Dillon Gabriel, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 11 plays, 92 yards, 4:14; OKLA 14–0)
  • (3:34) OKLA – Danny Stutsman 30 yard interception return, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:15; OKLA 21–0)
  • (1:25) OKLA – Drake Stoops 4 yard pass from Dillon Gabriel, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:19; OKLA 28–0)
Second Quarter
  • (12:30) TUL – Marquis Shoulders 19 yard pass from Cardell Williams, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:55; OKLA 28–7)
  • (9:32) OKLA – Nick Anderson 28 yard pass from Dillon Gabriel, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 2:52; OKLA 35–7)
  • (5:30) TUL – Devan Williams 18 yard pass from Cardell Williams, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 3:58; OKLA 35–14)
  • (0:00) OKLA – Zach Schmit 20 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 3:30; OKLA 38–14)
Third Quarter
  • (9:54) TUL – Chase Meyer 21 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:06; OKLA 38–17)
  • (7:08) OKLA – Nick Anderson 42 yard pass from Dillion Gabriel, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:38; OKLA 45–17)
  • (3:23) OKLA – Jovantae Barnes 1 yard rush, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:06; OKLA 52–17)
  • (2:07) OKLA – Nick Anderson 50 yard pass from Jackson Arnold, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 1 plays, 50 yards, 0:08; OKLA 59–17)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:09) OKLA – Gavin Sawchuk 1 yard rush, Zach Schmit kick (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:43; OKLA 66–17)
Statistics OKLA TLSA
First downs 27 17
Plays–yards 63–595 73–292
Rushes–yards 28–119 46–75
Passing yards 476 217
Passing: compattint 30–35–1 17–27–5
Time of possession 26:54 33:06
Team Category Player Statistics
Oklahoma Passing Dillon Gabriel 28/31, 421 yards, 5 TD's, 1 INT
Rushing Jovantae Barnes 13 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Drake Stoops 8 receptions, 53 yards, 2 TD's
Tulsa Passing Cardell Williams 11/17, 196 yards, 2 TD's, 2 INT's
Rushing Bill Jackson 10 carries, 40 yards
Receiving Devan Williams 6 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD

at Northern Illinois

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Tulsa (1–2, 0–0) at Northern Illinois (1–2, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tulsa 2 7 31022
Northern Illinois 0 7 7014

at Huskie StadiumDeKalb, IL

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics TLSA NIU
First downs 17 18
Plays–yards –281 –295
Rushes–yards 48–179 41–167
Passing yards 102 128
Passing: compattint 8–20–2 17–29–2
Time of possession 27:48 32:12
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Cardell Williams 8–20, 102 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Anthony Watkins 23 carries, 91 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 4 receptions, 53 yards
Northern Illinois Passing Ethan Hampton 13–23, 97 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Justin Lynch 8 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Grayson Barnes 3 receptions, 40 yards

Temple

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Temple (2–2, 0–0) at Tulsa (2–2, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Temple 3 0 15826
Tulsa 14 7 101748

at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK

  • Date: September 28, 2023
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature:
  • Game attendance: 17,538
  • TV: ESPN
  • ESPN game summary
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics TEMP TLSA
First downs 15 24
Plays–yards –313 –533
Rushes–yards 21–44 53–289
Passing yards 269 244
Passing: compattint 27–49–1 14–17–0
Time of possession 24:45 35:15
Team Category Player Statistics
Temple Passing E. J. Warner 27–49, 269 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Joquez Smith 10 carries, 26 yards
Receiving Amad Anderson Jr. 4 receptions, 75 yards, 1 TD
Tulsa Passing Cardell Williams 14–17, 244 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Cardell Williams 10 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Marquis Shoulders 5 receptions, 76 yards, 2 TD

at Florida Atlantic

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Tulsa (3–2, 1–0) at Florida Atlantic (1–3, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tulsa 0 7 3717
Florida Atlantic 14 3 0320

at FAU StadiumBoca Raton, FL

  • Date: October 7, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: SE at 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 21,077
  • Referee: Nate Black
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Taylor McHargue (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:02) FAU – Larry McCammon 1 yard run, Logan Lupo kick (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:52; Florida Atlantic 7–0)
  • (3:11) FAU – Larry McCammon 10 yard run, Logan Lupo kick (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 2:04; Florida Atlantic 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (9:07) TLSA – Cardell Williams 7 yard run, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 4:30; Florida Atlantic 14–7)
  • (0:58) FAU – Logan Lupo 21 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:37; Florida Atlantic 17–7)
Third quarter
  • (7:09) TLSA – Chase Meyer 36 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:29; Florida Atlantic 17–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:44) FAU – Logan Lupo 27 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 4:08; Florida Atlantic 20–10)
  • (5:01) TLSA – Luke McGary 20 yard pass from Braylon Braxton, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:55; Florida Atlantic 20–17)
Statistics TLSA FAU
First downs 16 18
Plays–yards 71–376 71–378
Rushes–yards 43–194 43–234
Passing yards 182 144
Passing: compattint 13–28–2 18–28–1
Time of possession 28:39 31:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Cardell Williams 10/20, 115 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Tahj Gary 11 carries, 53 yards
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 3 receptions, 46 yards
Florida Atlantic Passing Daniel Richardson 18/28, 144 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Larry McCammon 26 carries, 130 yards, 2 TD
Receiving LaJohntay Wester 9 receptions, 98 yards

Rice

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Rice (3–3, 1–1) at Tulsa (3–3, 1–1)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rice 14 7 14742
Tulsa 0 10 0010

at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK

  • Date: October 19, 2023
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 18,527
  • Referee: Darryl DeBerry
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jay Alter, Rene Ingoglia, and Lericia Harris
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:37) RICE – Dean Connors 54-yard run (Tim Horn kick). Owls 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:46.
  • (2:42) RICE – Luke McCaffrey 21-yard pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn kick). Owls 14–0. Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:55.
Second quarter
  • (5:45) TLSA – Chase Meyer 45-yard field goal. Owls 14–3. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:52.
  • (1:14) TLSA – Kamdyn Benjamin 30-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Chase Meyer kick). Owls 14–10. Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:20.
  • (0:33) RICE – Landon Ransom-Goelz 17-yard pass from JT Daniels (Tim Horn kick). Owls 21–10. Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 0:36.
Third quarter
  • (9:47) RICE – JT Daniels 8-yard run (Tim Horn kick). Owls 28–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:28.
  • (0:23) RICE – Dean Connors 2-yard run (Tim Horn kick). Owls 35–10. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 8:05.
Fourth quarter
  • (2:58) RICE – Dean Connors 10-yard run (Tim Horn kick). Owls 42–10. Drive: 14 plays, 96 yards, 9:56.
Statistics RICE TLSA
First downs 24 14
Plays–yards 68–512 64–296
Rushes–yards 31–170 42–158
Passing yards 342 138
Passing: compattint 24–37–0 11–22–1
Time of possession 33:48 26:12
Team Category Player Statistics
Rice Passing JT Daniels 24–37, 342 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Dean Connors 9 carries, 120 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Luke McCaffrey 6 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD
Tulsa Passing Cardell Williams 7–14, 101 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Braylon Braxton 12 carries, 89 yards
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 3 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD

at SMU

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Tulsa (3–4, 1–2) at SMU (5–2, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tulsa 3 0 0710
SMU 28 24 14369

at Gerald J. Ford StadiumUniversity Park, TX

  • Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 20,800
  • Referee: Kevin Randall
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): John Schriffen, Rocky Boiman, and Dawn Davenport
Game information
First quarter
  • SMU – Romello Brinson 74-yard pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers kick), 14:10. Mustangs 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:45.
  • SMU – Tyler Lavine 1-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 9:34. Mustangs 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 1:51.
  • TLSA – Chase Meyer 35-yard field goal, 4:44. Mustangs 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:50.
  • SMU – Jaylan Knighton 11-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 1:46. Mustangs 21–3. Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 2:52.
  • SMU – Isaiah Nwokobia 25-yard interception return (Collin Rogers kick), 0:26. Mustangs 28–3.
Second quarter
  • SMU – Collin Rogers 42-yard field goal, 12:07. Mustangs 31–3. Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 1:30.
  • SMU – RJ Maryland 62-yard pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers kick), 11:35. Mustangs 38–3. Drive: 1 play, 62 yards, 0:10.
  • SMU – Camar Wheaton 4-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 7:34. Mustangs 45–3. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:07.
  • SMU – Moochie Dixon 17-yard pass from Preston Stone (Collin Rogers kick), 4:37. Mustangs 52–3. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 1:41.
Third quarter
  • SMU – Velton Gardner 1-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 8:21. Mustangs 59–3. Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:49.
  • SMU – Camar Wheaton 48-yard field goal, 3:50. Mustangs 66–3. Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 2:03.
Fourth quarter
  • TLSA – Kamdyn Benjamin 5-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Chase Meyer kick), 9:59. Mustangs 66–10. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 4:52.
  • SMU – Collin Rogers 22-yard field goal, 2:24. Mustangs 69–10. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 5:07.
Statistics TLSA SMU
First downs 14 26
Plays–yards –247 –638
Rushes–yards 47–123 39–192
Passing yards 124 446
Passing: compattint 14–25–2 22–29–0
Time of possession 30:13 29:47
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Braylon Braxton 10–20, 92 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Anthony Watkins 15 carries, 50 yards
Receiving Devan Williams 3 receptions, 57 yards
SMU Passing Preston Stone 15–20, 371 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Camar Wheaton 9 receptions, 80 yards, 2 TD
Receiving RJ Maryland 2 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD

Charlotte

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Charlotte (2–6, 0–0) at Tulsa (3–5, 1–3)
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Charlotte 0 10 511733
Tulsa 14 3 09026

at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK

  • Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: 7 N MPH
  • Game attendance: 20,151
  • Referee: Steven Anderson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Schumacher, LaDarrin McClane
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics CLT TLSA
First downs 19 21
Plays–yards –431 –412
Rushes–yards 36–154 50–273
Passing yards 277 139
Passing: compattint 20–37–0 13–31–1
Time of possession 30:12 29:48
Team Category Player Statistics
Charlotte Passing Trexler Ivey 20–36, 277 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Henry Rutledge 4 carries, 92 yards
Receiving Jairus Mack 7 receptions, 124 yards
Tulsa Passing Kirk Francis 6–16, 74 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Anthony Watkins 24 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 5 receptions, 46 yards

at No. 23 Tulane

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Tulsa (3–6, 1–4) at No. 23 Tulane (8–1, 5–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tulsa 0 10 3922
No. 23 Tulane 14 0 7324

at Yulman StadiumNew Orleans, LA

  • Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Wind: NE 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 20,126
  • Referee: Scott Hardin
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Roddy White (color), Taylor McGregor (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (7:14) TUL – Makhi Hughes 1-yard run, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 5:53; Tulane 7–0)
  • (0:00) TUL – Alex Bauman 39-yard pass from Michael Pratt, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 2:04; Tulane 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:31) TLSA – Kamdyn Benjamin 8-yard pass from Kirk Francis, Chase Meyer kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:29; Tulane 14–7)
  • (7:23) TLSA – Chase Meyer 37-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 3:18; Tulane 14–10)
Third quarter
  • (14:47) TUL – Shedro Louis 100-yard kickoff return, Valentino Ambrosio kick (Drive: Tulane 21–10)
  • (5:50) TLSA – Chase Meyer 30-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:18; Tulane 21–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:58) TLSA – Chase Meyer 47-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 3:57; Tulane 21–16)
  • (9:21) TUL – Valentino Ambrosio 30-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:29; Tulane 24–16)
  • (3:03) TLSA – Kamdyn Benjamin 4-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 1:40; Tulane 24–22)
Statistics TLSA TULN
First downs 22 17
Plays–yards 74–477 64–357
Rushes–yards 33–122 35–163
Passing yards 355 194
Passing: compattint 26–41–1 16–29–1
Time of possession 29:29 30:31
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Kirk Francis 22/34, 345 yards, TD
Rushing Anthony Watkins 15 carries, 76 yards
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 8 receptions, 157 yards, 2 TD
Tulane Passing Michael Pratt 16/29, 194 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Makhi Hughes 19 carries, 131 yards, TD
Receiving Bryce Bohanon 4 receptions, 57 yards

North Texas

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
North Texas (3–7, 1–5) at Tulsa (3–7, 1–5)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
North Texas 7 14 14035
Tulsa 7 14 0728

at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium • Tulsa, OK

  • Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature:
  • Game attendance: 16,520
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UNT TLSA
First downs 22 22
Plays–yards 78–593 77–434
Rushes–yards 47–299 43–183
Passing yards 294 251
Passing: compattint 19–31–0 17–34–1
Time of possession 32:04 27:56
Team Category Player Statistics
North Texas Passing Chandler Rogers 19–31, 294 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Oscar Adaway III 16 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Ja'Mori Maclin 2 receptions, 61 yards
Tulsa Passing Kirk Francis 17–34, 251 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Anthony Watkins 21 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 8 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD

at East Carolina

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Uniform combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Tulsa (3–8, 1–6) at East Carolina (2–9, 0–0)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tulsa 13 7 6329
East Carolina 14 10 0327

at Dowdy-Ficklen StadiumGreenville, NC

  • Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature:
  • Game attendance: 29,567
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics TLSA ECU
First downs 23 17
Plays–yards –446 –409
Rushes–yards 33–149 37–225
Passing yards 297 184
Passing: compattint 23–37–1 12–18–2
Time of possession 30:50 29:10
Team Category Player Statistics
Tulsa Passing Kirk Francis 23–37, 297 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Anthony Watkins 18 carries, 106 yards
Receiving Kamdyn Benjamin 6 receptions, 143 yards, 1 TD
East Carolina Passing Alex Flinn 12–18, 184 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Rahjai Harris 21 carries, 145 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Chase Sowell 5 receptions, 108 yards

Personnel

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Roster

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2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB 1 Braylon Braxton RSo
WR 2 Nick Rempert RSr
RB 3 Bill Jackson RSo
WR 4 Marquis Shoulders RSo
RB 5 Braylin Presley So
RB 6 Jordan Ford RSr
QB 7 Cardell Williams RFr
RB 8 Tahj Gary RJr
QB 9 Stephen Kittleman RSo
QB 10 Roman Fuller RJr
QB 11 Kirk Francis Fr
QB 12 Nate Ratcliff RFr
WR 12 Keith Wheeler II RFr
WR 13 Malachai Jones RJr
QB 15 Will Pickard Fr
WR 15 Carl Chester Jr
QB 16 Jackson Johnson Fr
WR 18 Kamdyn Benjamin RSr
WR 19 Devan Williams RFr
WR 20 Grayson Tempest Fr
WR 21 Cam Crooks Fr
WR 22 Scottie Alexander RSo
RB 23 Anthony Watkins RSr
WR 24 Matthew Ogunrin Fr
WR 26 Eli Potts RFr
RB 28 Jayce Morgan RFr
RB 32 Keigan Powers Fr
TE 34 Waylon Adams RSo
WR 35 Mari Smith Fr
TE 41 Camden Peck Fr
TE 47 Ethan Hall RSr
OL 50 Gabe Cantu RJr
OL 51 Tautai Lio Marks RJr
OL 52 Kasen Carpenter Fr
OL 54 Walter Young Bear RSo
OL 56 Will Farniok RSr
OL 57 Kai-Leon Herbert GS
OL 61 Bennett Ringleb Fr
OL 65 Rey Burnett RJr
OL 66 Will Morris Fr
OL 69 Brody Wisecarver RSo
OL 71 Tanyon Zachary RFr
OL 74 Jeremy Jones RSr
OL 76 Chester Baah RSr
OL 77 Bryce Bray RSr
OL 78 Daniel Ademisoye RFr
OL 79 Darrell Simpson GS
TE 80 Colby Powers RSo
TE 82 Connor Vaughn RFr
WR 84 Ashton Schumann Fr
WR 85 Cole Greene Fr
WR 86 Jeshari Houston RSo
TE 87 Luke McGary Fr
TE 88 Bayne Tryon RJr
WR 89 Jahrid Hughes Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
S 1 Kendarin Ray GS
S 2 Jehlen Cannady RJr
CB 3 Reggie Ellis RSr
CB 4 Tyree Carlisle Sr
DB 5 Keuan Parker RSo
DB 7 Xavier Lanier GS
LB 8 Coleton Smith GS
DB 9 Kanion Williams GS
S 10 Sean O'Keefe RJr
DB 11 Demarco Jones GS
DB 12 Donte Burton GS
CB 13 NuNu Campbell RFr
CB 15 Kaylon Washington RJr
DB 16 Devin Robinson Fr
LB 20 Jaden Moore RSo
DL 21 Ben Kopenski GS
S 22 LJ Wallace GS
CB 23 Canon Peters RSo
LB 24 Julien Simon RSo
S 25 Jaise Oliver RSr
LB 26 Zach Neilsen RFr
LB 27 Zane Woodham Fr
LB 28 Seth Bullock RSo
S 29 Georderrial Williams RSo
DL 30 Izuchukwu King Ani RJr
DL 32 Vontroy Malone RFr
LB 33 William Alexander RSo
LB 34 Elijah Wilson Fr
DB 35 C.J. Turner Fr
DB 37 Brant McNear Fr
DB 38 Jair Murphy Fr
S 39 Dayne Hodge RSo
LB 40 Mitchell Kulkin GS
LB 41 Dorian Hopkins RSr
DB 43 Bryson Rouse Fr
DL 44 Joseph Anderson GS
LB 46 Bershard Glaspie Jr. RSr
CB 47 Kyron Grayson RFr
DL 48 Owen Ostroski RSo
LB 49 Eli McWilliams RFr
LB 50 Connor Strudwick RFr
DL 52 Duvan Boshoff RFr
LB 54 Cade Lopez RSo
DL 57 Zaid Hamden GS
DL 58 Denver Hanna RFr
DL 72 Tai Newhouse RFr
DL 90 Jayden Simon RJr
DL 92 Reeves Baller Fr
DL 94 Justin Lohrenz RSo
DL 95 R.J. Jackson Fr
DL 96 James Eaglin III Fr
DL 97 Brody Reese RSo
DL 98 Tyler Rich Fr
DL 99 Everitt Rogers Sr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 16 Connor Bryan RSo
K 18 Michael Slaba RFr
P 29 Angus Davies Fr
P 32 Scott Stanford RFr
LS 35 Connor Cook RFr
LS 46 Caleb Matthews RSo
LS 85 Austin Ortega GS
K 91 Chase Meyer So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Ron Burton
    Associate Head Coach & Defensive Line Coach
  • Steve Spurrier Jr.
    Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach
  • Chris Polizzi
    Defensive Coordinator & Safeties Coach
  • Joe Bolden
    Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Assistant
  • Greg Frey
    Tight Ends Coach
  • Michael Hunter Jr.
    Defensive Passing Game Coordinator & Cornerbacks Coach
  • Adrian Mayes
    Running Backs Coach
  • Koy McFarland
    Defensive Run Game Coordinator & Linebackers Coach
  • Ryan Stanchek
    Offensive Line Coach
  • Ryan Switzer
    Wide Receivers Coach
  • Cody Scribner
    Quality Control Analyst Defense
  • Dominique Franks
    Quality Control Analyst Defense
  • Lance Dunbar
    Quality Control Analyst Offense
  • Mason Farquhar
    Defensive Graduate Assistant
  • Byron Robinson Jr.
    Defensive Graduate Assistant
  • Ravi Savitala
    Director of Football Operations
  • Logan Armstrong
    Director of Football Recruiting
  • Dan Bitson
    Director of Player Personnel Development
  • Tom Ososkie
    Director of Scouting
  • Brendan McNamara
    Director of Football Video Services
  • Grant Spencer
    Director of Creative Media for Football

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster

References

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  1. ^ "Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule 2023". ESPN. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "2023 Football Schedule". University of Tulsa. Retrieved April 24, 2023.