TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE NEWS

AP Player of the Week: Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart tops Archie Manning's record for total yards at 562

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart is The Associated Press national player of the week for his performance against Arkansas

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joseph Williams - Breaks out versus UAB Williams gathered in 6 of 10 targets for 112 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-21 loss versus UAB.

Impact Williams has been slowly integrated into the Golden Hurricane's offense across the last few weeks and finally got his chance to break out versus UAB. The true freshman set season highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards and caught his first career touchdown, a 13-yard reception in the second quarter. He even received a carry and took it for six yards. Williams appears to have worked his way into a solid role in this offense, so he's worth keeping an eye on during this final stretch of the season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kamdyn Benjamin - Back to normal versus UAB Benjamin reeled in 6 of 11 targets for 58 yards during Saturday's 59-21 loss versus UAB.

Impact Benjamin went for 125 yards and three touchdowns last week versus UTSA but was brought back down to earth Saturday versus UAB. He still had a decent performance as he saw 11 targets for the fourth time this season and caught six passes, something he has done in seven of his last eight games. The major downside to his performance was a lost fumble on a punt return in the first quarter, a mistake that allowed UAB to jump out to a 21-point lead.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Legas - Disappointing in second start Legas was 21-for-38 passing for 230 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 59-21 defeat to UAB. He also had 14 rushes for negative four yards.

Impact Fresh off making his first start and tossing five touchdowns last week versus UTSA, Legas returned to earth Saturday. He and the Golden Hurricane got blown out and Legas did not play near as well as he did in his first start. He still threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns, but he threw an interception and only completed 55 percent of his passes. He will likely keep his starting job for the next game versus East Carolina on Nov. 14.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Watkins - DNP Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) did not play in Tulsa's 59-21 loss to AUB on Saturday.

Impact Watkins was listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury and was ruled out in the hours prior to kickoff ahead of Saturday's game. The senior running back has had a tough time getting going, running for more than 50 yards in a game just once this season on his way to 281 yards and three touchdowns through the team's first eight games. Watkins will hope to use Tulsa's upcoming bye to recover in time for the team's game against East Carolina the following week.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kitna ties school passing record with 6TDs to send UAB careening past Tulsa 59-21

Jalen Kitna tied a UAB program record with six passing touchdowns and the Blazers walloped Tulsa 59-21 to end their six-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch UAB vs. Tulsa: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 2, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the UAB Blazers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

NOVEMBER 2 • DATA SKRIVE

Will Smith, a Lexington native and BC product, finally has his breakout moment with the Sharks - The Boston Globe Smith led the NCAA in scoring last season with 71 points and 46 assists at BC and was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft.

NOVEMBER 1 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

UAB vs. Tulsa Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 2, 2024

Preview the Nov. 2 matchup between the UAB Blazers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and...

OCTOBER 30 • DATA SKRIVE

AP Player of the Week: Backup Cooper Legas' 5 TD passes lead Tulsa back from 28-point deficit in win

Tulsa backup quarterback Cooper Legas is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 9

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Viron Ellison Jr. - Leads backfield, scores TD Ellison notched seven rushes for 19 yards and reeled in their only target for four yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 46-45 victory over Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Ellison led all Golden Hurricane backs with seven carries Saturday, gaining a measly 19 yards. He also scored his first career touchdown, a four-yard reception early in the fourth quarter. He was one of four Tulsa running backs to receive at least three carries so even if he is going to be more involved in the offense, this backfield is still very much split.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kamdyn Benjamin - Catches three TDs in comeback win Benjamin gathered in 7 of 15 targets for 125 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 46-45 victory against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Benjamin was excellent in Saturday's win as he caught three touchdowns in the final 20 minutes to lead the comeback win. He scored a 74-yard touchdown in the third quarter to cut UTSA's lead to 18, then scored two touchdowns in the final two and a half minutes of the game to secure the improbable win. It marked the first time he found the end zone since Week 2. He also set a season high with 15 targets and caught seven passes for the fourth time in his last five games. Nearly all of his production came after Cooper Legas replaced Kirk Francis so if Legas starts Saturday at UAB, he will likely be looking for Benjamin quite a bit.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Jackson - Catches TD Saturday Jackson posted five rushes for 13 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 46-45 win versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Jackson scored his first touchdown of the season Saturday, a 31-yard reception from Cooper Legas in the second quarter. He made three other catches in the game, but gained zero yards on those. He also had five carries for a mere 13 yards and was one of four Golden Hurricane backs to see at least three carries. With how split the backfield currently is, it's hard to see how Jackson can maintain good production.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Francis - Struggles prior to benching Francis was 8-for-13 passing for 37 yards during Saturday's 46-45 victory over Texas-San Antonio. He also rushed four times for -25 yards and lost a fumble.

Impact Francis started Saturday's contest but was benched in favor of Cooper Legas early in the second quarter after the Golden Hurricane fell down 20-0 thanks in larger part to his poor play. To make matters worse for Francis, Legas tossed five touchdowns in his three quarters of action and led the Golden Hurricane to a shocking comeback win. Based on that, it seems likely that Legas will get the start this Saturday at UAB.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Legas - Five touchdowns in big comeback Legas completed 16 of 31 passes for 333 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 46-45 victory against Texas-San Antonio. He also had 13 rushes for 46 yards and lost one fumble.

Impact Legas did not start Saturday's game but he replaced Kirk Francis in the second quarter after Francis struggled and the Golden Hurricane fell down 20-0. Legas led his team to a touchdown on his first drive, capped off by a 31-yard touchdown pass to Bill Jackson, but then lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown later in the quarter and he and his team went into halftime down 35-7. Legas was spectacular in the second half though as he led four straight touchdown drives -- three of which culminated in passing touchdowns to Kamdyn Benjamin -- and he threw the game-winning score to Benjamin with a minute left in the game. It was an electric performance from him and one that seems likely to earn him the starting job this Saturday at UAB.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Legas throws for 5 TDs to lead Tulsa to thrilling 46-45 comeback win over UTSA

Cooper Legas threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns and Tulsa overcame a four touchdown deficit at halftime to beat UTSA 46-45

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Tulsa vs. UTSA: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UTSA Roadrunners game, Saturday, Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE

UTSA vs. Tulsa Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 26, 2024

Preview the Oct. 26 matchup between the UTSA Roadrunners and Tulsa Golden Hurricane with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting line...

OCTOBER 24 • DATA SKRIVE

Kamdyn Benjamin - Quiet in Saturday's loss Benjamin accrued three receptions (on seven targets) for 29 yards during Saturday's 20-10 defeat against Temple.

Impact Although Benjamin saw seven targets for the seventh consecutive game Saturday, he recorded season lows in receptions and receiving yards. He has seen his receiving yards decrease in each of the last six games, a very concerning sign for the senior. The Golden Hurricane's passing offense has been struggling as of late, and Benjamin's production has taken a hit as a result.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Watkins - Catches long TD Saturday Watkins tallied seven rushes for 23 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 73 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-10 loss against Temple.

Impact Watkins caught a 63-yard touchdown in the third quarter Saturday, the first receiving touchdown of his career. He also recorded by far the most receiving yards of his career thanks to the long touchdown. That one play salvaged his day as he was once again ineffective on the ground, rushing for under 35 yards for the third consecutive game. Due to how poor the passing offense has been and the fact that the Golden Hurricane continue falling into big deficits, Watkins will likely continue to struggle on the ground.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Francis - Struggles off the bench Francis was 11-for-23 passing for 153 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 20-10 defeat versus Temple. He also had eight rushes for negative four yards.

Impact Francis did not start Saturday's game as that honor went to Cooper Legas. However, after Legas did not get much going on the first two drives, Francis took over the offense for the remainder of the game. He did not play particularly well as he completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes for the third time in his last five games and once again added nothing on the ground. The Golden Hurricane's quarterback situation is in flux right now, so it's best to avoid both Francis and Legas for the time being.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Legas - Short start in Saturday's loss Legas completed 3 of 4 passes for 17 yards during Saturday's 20-10 loss against Temple. He also had four rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Legas started Saturday's contest but was replaced after just two drives. He and the offense turned the ball over on downs on the opening possession, then went three-and-out on the next drive. He was replaced by Kirk Francis who played the remainder of the game. Legas did not play particularly bad in his limited snaps, so the move to Francis -- who struggled Saturday -- was a bit confusing. The Golden Hurricane's situation at quarterback is very much in flux, so it's best to avoid both Francis and Legas.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Terrez Worthy gets Temple's first rushing TD of the season by a running back and the Owls beat Tulsa

Evan Simon passed for 297 yards and a touchdown, Terrez Worthy added Temple’s first rushing touchdown of the season by a running back and the Owls beat Tulsa 20-10 on Saturday for...

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Temple vs. Tulsa: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Temple Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 19 • DATA SKRIVE

Temple vs. Tulsa Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 19, 2024

Preview the Oct. 19 matchup between the Temple Owls and Tulsa Golden Hurricane with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and...

OCTOBER 16 • DATA SKRIVE