North Texas overcomes Tulsa rally, replay controversy in 45-44 OT thriller
Jahiem White rushes for 219 yards as North Texas’ offense survives a wild Thursday night in Tulsa.
In a thrilling overtime matchup, North Texas Mean Green edged out Tulsa Golden Hurricane 45-44 at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa. The game, held on September 26, 2026, marked North Texas' fourth consecutive overtime win since 2021, all of which were achieved on the road. The overtime drama began when North Texas struck first, taking a 45-38 lead.
Tulsa attempted to close the gap with a controversial play in which wide receiver Oran Singleton Jr. was ruled to have been stopped short before extending the ball across the goal line. After thorough review, the call stood. North Texas' defense then stepped up, forcing a turnover that eventually led to their game-winning touchdown in overtime.
North Texas' explosive offense, featuring quarterback Tayven Jackson and running back Jahiem White, out-gained Tulsa 559-352, with White rushing for 219 yards and two touchdowns. The Golden Hurricane, despite their valiant effort, fell to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the American conference.
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