College Football

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 Patrick Mannelly. The first two winners were Notre Dame’s John…

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 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List for 2021. The Earl…

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 final season ranked third on the school’s career all-purpose yardage…

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 February annually in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The trophy exists to…

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 was compiled based on the 2020 Ray Guy Award Semifinalist List, the…

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 list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is presented to…

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 or defense. This year’s list includes 26 offensive tackles, 26…

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 Hurricane in each of the last three seasons for receiving…

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. Sports information directors – from divisions across the nation –…

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) is maintained; enhance the development of the sport; and make…

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 the nation’s top college running back. Brook, who stands 5’9″…

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 with the Arizona Cardinals, was the winner of the 2020…

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 eligibility remaining. He is the fourth defensive newcomer transferring to…

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 lineman on defense, while one running back, one receiver and…

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 in a FOX-televised contest. The Bruins (2-0) outgained the Tigers…

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 Field inside Kinnick Stadium. Senior Riley Moss had two of…

 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 the game’s final minutes. Linebacker Ellis Brooks led all players with a…

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 found James Mitchell for an 11-yard scoring strike as the Hokies built…

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 Richt’s contributions to the University of Georgia,” Brooks said. “His…