LAKE BLUFF, Ill. –– The University of Tulsa long snapper Adam Higuera is one of 31 of college football’s top long snappers named to the Patrick Mannelly Award, given to the nation’s best FBS senior long snapper. The award, created in 2019, is named after former NFL long snapper […]
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Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: NFL great, Tulsa alumnus Drew Pearson inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pearson becomes the fourth Tulsa alumnus to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame CANTON, Ohio –– Dallas Cowboy legend and University of Tulsa star receiver Drew Pearson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021 Sunday night. […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane stars Deneric Prince and Keylon Stokes Named to 2021 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
TYLER, Texas –– The ninth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List was announced at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler 15th Annual East Texas Kick-off Luncheon. A pair of University of Tulsa football student-athletes – receiver Keylon Stokes and running back Deneric Prince – were named to the […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane WR/Return Specialist Keylon Stokes Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa receiver/return specialist Keylon Stokes was named to the 2021 Paul Hornung Award Watch List. The Paul Hornung Award is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) to the most versatile player in major college football. Stokes, from Manvel, Texas, enters his […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane RT Chris Paul Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. –– The University of Tulsa senior Chris Paul was named to the preseason watch list for The Wuerffel Trophy, College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy is presented in […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane Punter Lachlan Wilson Named to Preseason Watch List for Ray Guy Award
AUGUSTA, Ga. –– The University of Tulsa punter Lachlan Wilson was named one of 51 candidates to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Ray Guy Award, it was announced by the Augusta Sports Council. The Ray Guy Award honors the nation’s top collegiate punter. The 2021 watch list […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane DT Jaxon Player named to Preseason Watch List for Bronko Nagurski Award
DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa defensive standout Jaxon Player was named to the watch list for the 2021 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). A total of 90 of college football’s top defensive players were named to preseason […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane LT Tyler Smith Named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List
DALLAS, Texas –– Tulsa Golden Hurricane sophomore offensive tackle Tyler Smith was one of 80 players named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The award, in its 75th year, is presented to college football’s best interior lineman on offense […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane WR Keylon Stokes Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa receiver Keylon Stokes was named to the Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. The Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s most outstanding FBS receiver regardless of position. Stokes, from Manvel, Texas, has led the Golden […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa’s Chris Paul a Nominee for AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. –– University of Tulsa senior offensive lineman Chris Paul has been named a nominee for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced 109 nominees for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the 30th year of this storied recognition. […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa RT Chris Paul appointed to NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –– University of Tulsa football student-athlete Chris Paul has been named to the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee. The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee (FOC) will ensure that appropriate oversight of football for both the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa RB’s Brooks and Prince named to Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List
DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa running backs Shamari Brooks and Deneric Prince were named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The Doak Walker Award, named for SMUs three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, is annually presented to […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa DT Jaxon Player named to Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. –– The University of Tulsa defensive standout Jaxon Player was named to the watch list for the 27th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, by the Maxwell Football Club. The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Player’s former Tulsa teammate Zaven Collins, now […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa adds Tennessee transfer CB Kenney Solomon
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa added University of Tennessee cornerback Kenney Solomon to the Golden Hurricane roster. Solomon is the seventh transfer student-athlete to join the Tulsa football roster since June 1. With the extra collegiate season due to Covid-19, Solomon has three years of […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane has 6 transfers in 2021
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa football team added six transfers to the 2021 roster. The list of newcomers includes five 4-year college transfers and one junior college student-athlete. Tulsa added three players to each side of the ball, including two defensive backs and one […]
NCAA Football Week 1 Upset: UCLA in a shocker over #16 LSU, 38-27
September 04, 2021 LOS ANGELES – UCLA reached the endzone on back-to-back possessions in the second quarter to take the lead for good, then created separation with a dominant fourth quarter to record a 38-27 victory over No. 16 LSU on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl […]
NCAA Football Week 1 Upset: #18 Iowa surprisingly dominates #17 Indiana, 34-6
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 IOWA CITY, Iowa – The 18th-ranked University of Iowa football team scored twice in the game’s first 135 seconds and the defense forced three turnovers in a 34-6 rout of No. 17 Indiana on Saturday afternoon in its season opener on Duke Slater […]
NCAA Football Week 1 Upset: #19 Penn State wins physical matchup against #12 Wisconsin, 16-10
9/4/2021 MADISON, Wis. – The No. 19/20 Penn State football team opened its 2021 campaign with a 16-10 road victory against Big Ten foe No. 12 Wisconsin on Saturday. The Nittany Lion defense shined in the game, forcing three turnovers in the contest including two in […]
NCAA Football Week 1 Upset: Virginia Tech surprises #10 North Carolina, 17-10
9/3/2021 BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP)Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over No. 10 North Carolina on Friday night in the opener for both teams. Burmeister scored on a 4-yard run and […]
Georgia Bulldogs set to Honor Former Head Football Coach Mark Richt
September 09, 2021 ATHENS, Ga. – Former University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt will be honored at halftime of the Bulldogs’ football game versus Missouri on Nov. 6, J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks announced on Thursday. “We are so appreciative of all of Coach […]