2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team

2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football
2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football
Conference	American Athletic Conference
Record	4–8 (2–6 AAC)
Head coach	Kevin Wilson (1st season);
Offensive coordinator	Steve Spurrier Jr. (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Chris Polizzi (1st season)
Base defense	4–2–5
Home stadium	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium

2023 American Athletic Conference football standings

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

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 31	7:00 p.m.	Arkansas–Pine Bluff*	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK	ESPN+	W 42–7	17,529
September 9	4:00 p.m.	at No. 8 Washington*	Husky Stadium Seattle, WA	P12N	L 10–43	63,128
September 16	2:30 p.m.	No. 19 Oklahoma*	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK	ESPN2	L 17–66	30,855
September 23	11:00 a.m.	at Northern Illinois*	Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL	CBSSN	W 22–14	10,321
September 28	6:30 p.m.	Temple	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK	ESPN	W 48–26	17,538
October 7	5:00 p.m.	at Florida Atlantic	FAU Stadium Boca Raton, FL	ESPN+	L 17–20	21,077
October 19	6:00 p.m.	Rice	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK	ESPN2	L 10–42	18,527
October 28	11:00 a.m.	at SMU	Gerald J. Ford Stadium Dallas, TX	ESPNU	L 10–69	20,800
November 4	3:00 p.m.	Charlotte	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK	ESPN+	L 26–33 ^OT	20,151
November 11	11:00 a.m.	at No. 23 Tulane	Yulman Stadium New Orleans, LA	ESPN2	L 22–24	20,126
November 18	2:00 p.m.	North Texas	Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK	ESPN+	L 28–35	16,520
November 25	1:00 p.m.	at East Carolina	Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium Greenville, NC	ESPN+	W 29–27	29,567
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

Arkansas–Pine Bluff

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Arkansas–Pine Bluff (0–0, 0–0) at Tulsa (0–0, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Arkansas–Pine Bluff	7	0	0	0	7
Tulsa	0	28	7	7	42

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

Date: August 31
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: • Temperature:
TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling (play-by-play) and Leger Douzable (analyst)
ESPN game summary

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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Tulsa (1–0, 0–0) at No. 8 Washington (1–0, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Tulsa	3	0	0	7	10
No. 8 Washington	14	8	14	7	43

at Husky Stadium • Seattle, 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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

No. 19 Oklahoma (2–0, 0–0) at Tulsa (1–1, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 19 Oklahoma	28	10	21	7	66
Tulsa	0	14	3	0	17

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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Tulsa (1–2, 0–0) at Northern Illinois (1–2, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Tulsa	2	7	3	10	22
Northern Illinois	0	7	7	0	14

at Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, IL

Date: September 23, 2023
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
Game weather: • Temperature:
TV: CBSSN
ESPN game summary

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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Temple (2–2, 0–0) at Tulsa (2–2, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Temple	3	0	15	8	26
Tulsa	14	7	10	17	48

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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Tulsa (3–2, 1–0) at Florida Atlantic (1–3, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Tulsa	0	7	3	7	17
Florida Atlantic	14	3	0	3	20

at FAU Stadium • Boca 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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Rice (3–3, 0–0) at Tulsa (3–3, 1–1)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rice	14	7	14	7	42
Tulsa	0	10	0	0	10

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

Date: October 19, 2023
Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: • Temperature:
Game attendance: 18,527
TV: ESPN2

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	RICE	TLSA
First downs	24	14
Plays–yards	–512	–296
Rushes–yards	31–170	42–158
Passing yards	342	138
Passing: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Tulsa (3–4, 1–2) at SMU (5–2, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Tulsa	3	0	0	7	10
SMU	28	24	14	3	69

at Gerald J. Ford Stadium • University Park, TX

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
Game weather: • Temperature:
Game attendance: 20,800
TV: ESPNU

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	TLSA	SMU
First downs	14	26
Plays–yards	–247	–638
Rushes–yards	47–123	39–192
Passing yards	124	446
Passing: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Charlotte (2–6, 0–0) at Tulsa (3–5, 1–3)

Period	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Charlotte	0	10	5	11	7	33
Tulsa	14	3	0	9	0	26

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

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: • Temperature:
Game attendance: 20,151
TV: ESPN+

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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Tulsa (3–6, 1–4) at No. 23 Tulane (8–1, 5–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Tulsa	0	10	3	9	22
No. 23 Tulane	14	0	7	3	24

at Yulman Stadium • New 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: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

North Texas (3–7, 0–0) at Tulsa (3–7, 1–5)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
North Texas	7	14	14	0	35
Tulsa	7	14	0	7	28

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

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNT	TLSA
First downs	22	22
Plays–yards	–593	–434
Rushes–yards	47–299	43–183
Passing yards	294	251
Passing: comp–att–int	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

Uniform combination
Helmet	Jersey	Pants

Tulsa (3–8, 1–6) at East Carolina (2–9, 0–0)

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Tulsa	13	7	6	3	29
East Carolina	14	10	0	3	27

at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium • Greenville, 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: comp–att–int	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

Roster

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	Fr
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

Kevin Wilson
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
Redshirt

Roster

References

↑ "Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule 2023". ESPN. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
↑ "2023 Football Schedule". University of Tulsa. Retrieved April 24, 2023.

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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.

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