Quarterback Gutierrez runs for 232 yards, accounts for 4 TDs in Navy's 34-26 win over Tulsa

Jackson Gutierrez had an impressive performance as Navy defeated Tulsa 34-26 on Saturday. The quarterback led the team with a career-high 232 rushing yards and three touchdowns, in addition to throwing another scoring pass. Tulsa's Baylor Hayes scored a touchdown via a 3-yard pass to Oran Singleton Jr., putting Tulsa ahead 20-7 before the halftime.

Tulsa pushed the lead to 26-14 early in the third quarter with a touchdown pass. However, Navy responded in the third quarter with a 10-play, 75-yard drive culminating in Charles Robinson's 7-yard touchdown run, cutting Tulsa's lead to 26-27. Gutierrez then sealed the victory with a 4-yard touchdown run, extending Navy's lead to 27-26 with 8:30 left in the fourth quarter.

Tulsa was unable to capitalize on their next possession, and Gutierrez led the Midshipmen on another drive, this time scoring a 3-yard touchdown run with just 1:10 remaining. Gutierrez amassed 41 carries, including a 56-yard run, while completing 5 of 7 passes for 95 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Michael Barrow contributed 107 rushing yards on 14 carries, and Truman Brasfield had a 58-yard touchdown catch for the Midshipmen.

Navy's rushing offense was dominant, accumulating 386 yards, and they finished the game with 481 total offensive yards, converting 8 of their 11 third downs. Tulsa's quarterback Hayes completed 21 of 38 passes for 268 yards, with a touchdown pass. Singleton Jr. also contributed with a 10-yard touchdown pass and five receptions for 81 yards receiving. Looking ahead, Tulsa faces Rice on Saturday, while Navy will host UTSA on Saturday.