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Spencer Rattler's season opener a mixed bag in narrow win vs. Tulane Oklahoma barely escaped an upset against Tulane, and quarterback Spencer Rattler’s performance was a roller-coaster

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

GALLERY: The best photos from Oklahoma's 40-35 win over Tulane Get a glimpse of what the Sooners' 40-35 win over the Green Wave looked like through the lens of OUInsider's Parker Thune

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

DrummBeat: Sooners vs Tulane post-game notes In the 1,300th game in school history, No. 2/3 Oklahoma outscored Tulane 23-0 in the second quarter and withstood a late Green Wave rally in...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 2 Oklahoma narrowly avoids shocking upset against Tulane Spencer Rattler passed for 304 yards and a touchdown and No. 2 Oklahoma, playing a road game on its home field, narrowly avoided a shocking...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

No. 2 Oklahoma holds off Tulane 40-35 to avoid big upset

Spencer Rattler passed for 304 yards and a touchdown and No. 2 Oklahoma, playing a road game on its home field, narrowly avoided a shocking upset by holding on for a 40-35 victory...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Wallace - Scores in defeat Wallace caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown against Oklahoma.

Impact After rarely being used throughout his time at Tulane, Wallace was able to find the end zone in the loss. The 6-foot-4 tight end figures to be the second option at the position behind Tyrick James, but it was an encouraging start to the season for Wallace

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shae Wyatt - Solid debut Wyatt caught five passes for 58 yards versus Oklahoma.

Impact After transferring from Central Missouri, Wyatt impressed in his first Division I football game. The 6-foot-1 receiver caught five balls for 58 yards, good for second on the team in both of those categories. Wyatt looks to compete with the likes of Jaetavian Toles, Phat Watts and Deuce Watts for more playing time as the year goes on.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrick James - Sets career highs in loss James caught six catches for 93 yards against Oklahoma.

Impact The 6-foot-2 tight end set career highs in both receptions and yardage in the loss against the Sooners. James' start to the season bodes well for him as he looks to continue to build a connection with quarterback Michael Pratt throughout the season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyjae Spears - Six carries in return Spears carried the ball six times for 20 yards while catching three passes for six yards against Oklahoma.

Impact After an ACL injury cut his 2020 season short, Spears made his return to the field against Oklahoma. The 5-foot-10 running back only mustered 23 yards of total offense but it was encouraging to see him back in action. It appears that Spears will be the second running back in the offense behind Cameron Carroll as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Carroll - Finds end zone twice Carroll ran for 31 yards on 10 carries as well as catching four passes for 19 yards and adding two receiving touchdowns against Oklahoma.

Impact After a strong 2020 season averaging 6.1 yards per carry, Carroll struggled on the ground with only 31 yards on 10 carries. However the 6-foot-0 running back was able to score two receiving touchdowns and garnered seven targets in the loss. Carroll seems to be the lead running back for Tulane this year and will look to improve upon his week one performance next week against Morgan State.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Pratt - Impresses in loss Pratt completed 27 of 44 passes for 296 yards to go with three passing touchdowns as well as rushing the ball 15 times for 34 yards and adding a rushing score against Oklahoma.

Impact Despite the loss, Pratt was able to do significant damage to Oklahoma's defense. The 6-foot-2 quarterback found the end zone four times but also lost three fumbles in the defeat. Pratt had a strong freshman season with 28 total touchdowns in 10 games last season, but the young quarterback's week one performance could indicate he has taken the next step. Tulane faces Morgan State next week as they look for their first win of the season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why is Oklahoma at Tulane in Norman? Sooners opened stadium in wake of Hurricane Ida Tulane is the designated home team in Saturday's game vs. the Sooners, which takes place in Norman, Okla. Breaking down why the Green Wave h...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Collin's Corner: A final quick-look at the numbers The 2021 college football season has arrived in Norman, Oklahoma. The home opener was originally set for next week as this game was supposed...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson, more: College football Week 1 by the numbers

College football's first full weekend is filled with big-time matchups. Here are the numbers to know before kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Owen Field getting a makeover as OU hosts Tulane's 'home opener' In a touching tribute, Owen Field gets a makeover for the Oklahoma Sooners and Tulane Green Wave home opener.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Photos: Look back at the Oklahoma Sooners 2017 win over Tulane With kickoff a little over 24 hours away, let’s take a look back at the last matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and Tulane Green Wave.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tulane moves second home game vs. Morgan St. to Birmingham

Tulane has decided to move its second scheduled home football game to Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where the university’s athletic program relocated as Hurricane Ida slamme...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 2 Oklahoma, QB Rattler to open season vs. Tulane No. 2 Oklahoma has its highest preseason ranking since 2011 and seeks its first national title since 2000

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

No. 2 Oklahoma, QB Rattler to open season vs. Tulane No. 2 Oklahoma has its highest preseason ranking since 2011 and seeks its first national title since 2000.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 2 Oklahoma, QB Rattler to open season vs. Tulane No. 2 Oklahoma has its highest preseason ranking since 2011 and seeks its first national title since 2000

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

No. 2 Oklahoma hosts Tulane in game moved for Hurricane Ida

No. 2 Oklahoma’s high-powered offense returns preseason All-America quarterback Spencer Rattler and plenty of other talent from a 9-2 squad that beat Florida in the Cotton Bowl

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How will the Oklahoma Sooners use their defensive line versus Tulane? By rotating his defensive line, defensive coordinator Alex Grinch views the Sooners’ depth as a weapon.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ida fallout: Tulane game vs. No. 2 Sooners moved to Oklahoma

Tulane's season opener against No. 2 Oklahoma this weekend has been moved from New Orleans to the Sooners' home field

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phat Watts - Set for role Watts is set to have a role in Tulane's passing game, Guerry Smith of NOLA.com reports.

Impact Watts finished third on the team in receiving last season with 17 grabs for 217 yards but did not reach the end zone. Tulane ranked just 108th in pass play rate last season, so there is not a ton of target volume in the offense and players like Jha'Quan Jackson and Deuce Watts project to be ahead in terms of the pecking order.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrick James - Set to start at tight end James sits atop the Tulane depth chart at tight end, Guerry Smith of NOLA.com reports.

Impact James was a consistent contributor last season, reeling in 18 of 29 receptions for 202 yards and three touchdowns over 10 games. Tulane is expected to rotate multiple tight ends, however.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE