Tulsa scores 31 straight to take down Rice, 38-17

On October 16, 2025, Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team emerged victorious over Rice Owls in a thrilling 38-17 road win. The game took place at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina, USA, following a series of losses for both teams. The American Conference had a chance for a cathartic win that day.

Tulsa's quarterback, Baylor Hayes, delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. His remarkable showing came at the right time, as the team had lost three consecutive games prior to this match. The Golden Hurricane turned a 17-7 deficit into a 21-17 lead in under three minutes of action, setting the stage for an explosive second half.

In the second half, Tulsa scored 17 unanswered points, including three touchdowns: one through a screen pass to Sevion Morrison, another in a running play by Damari Alston, and the final touchdown through another screen pass to Oran Singleton Jr. This impressive offensive display marked the Golden Hurricane's first conference win under head coach Tre Lamb and a much-needed momentum boost for the program.

Rice, led by mobile quarterback Jacurri Brown, dominated the first half with 146 rushing yards, including two long touchdown runs. However, injuries forced Brown to share the field with backup Gael Ochoa, who together finished with just two completions. Despite Brown's efforts accounting for over 53% of Rice's rushing production, the team's aerial attacks were outgained by Tulsa's, leading to the upset win.

With this victory, Tulsa now seeks its first conference home win under Lamb and a chance to break its losing streak against FBS competition.