Haynes leads Tulsa in another offensive eruption, beating Florida Atlantic 38-21
Baylor Haynes delivered a stellar performance, tossing for 309 yards and scoring two touchdowns in Tulsa's 38-21 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The home team never trailed throughout the game. Javon Ross contributed significantly with 163 yards on six receptions, while Damari Alston ran for 92 yards on 11 carries and scored a touchdown.
Trequan Jones added to the offense by scoring twice on the ground. Caden Veltkamp from Florida Atlantic threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, completing 32 of 58 passes. Haynes sealed the win with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Calloway in the first quarter. Tulsa capitalized on the ensuing drive, scoring a 9-yard touchdown to Calloway.
FAU responded with a 7-yard touchdown to Easton Messer, but Tulsa quickly regained the lead with a 78-yard touchdown run by Jones. Despite Brady Tillman III's 6-yard touchdown run, Tulsa maintained a two-touchdown lead, securing their spot in a bowl game.
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