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Did Tulsa Golden Hurricane's Defense Overpower Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium?

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane improved their record to 2-2 with a decisive 19-12 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, who now stand at 1-3. The game, held at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, saw the Hurricane dominate early and maintain their lead despite a late push from the Cowboys.


Sep 18, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane cornerback Travon Fuller (2) celebrates his interception with linebacker Jordan Ford (6) and safety Jaise Oliver (25) during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


Tulsa set the tone early in the first quarter with an impressive offensive drive that resulted in a field goal by Seth Morgan. The kicker was instrumental throughout the game, successfully converting four out of five attempts. Baylor Hayes led Tulsa's passing attack with precision, completing 23 of his 36 passes for a total of 219 yards and one touchdown.


Second Quarter


The second quarter saw Tulsa extend their lead as Braylin Presley showcased his versatility. Presley not only contributed significantly on the ground but also caught a crucial touchdown pass from Hayes. His longest rush spanned an impressive 20 yards, demonstrating his ability to break through defenses.


Third Quarter


In the third quarter, Tulsa's defense took center stage. Ray Coney was pivotal with his aggressive playstyle, recording one sack and two tackles for loss among his team-high thirteen tackles. J'Dan Burnett also made significant contributions on defense by adding another sack to keep pressure on Oklahoma State’s offense.


Fourth Quarter


Despite being scoreless in the fourth quarter, Tulsa's defense held strong against an attempted comeback by Oklahoma State. The Cowboys managed to score nine points but were unable to close the gap completely due to consistent defensive efforts from players like Elijah Green and William Alexander who combined for fourteen tackles.


As fans reflect on this intense matchup between these two teams during this week's "Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Oklahoma State Cowboys match summary," they can look forward to more action when TU faces Tulane Green Wave next week at Skelly Field at H.A Chapman Stadium in Tulsa on September 27th at 1:00 PM EDT; fans can catch all live coverage via ESPN Networks.


For those interested in more insights into this game or future matchups involving TU football team be sure not miss our upcoming articles featuring "post-game thoughts Tulsa Golden Hurricane" along with detailed "Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Oklahoma State Cowboys result analysis" providing deeper dives into key plays & performances! Share your thoughts about what you think will happen next!

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