Tulsa
1-2 , 0-1
Navy
3-0 , 2-0
Tulsa Falls to Navy in American Conference Opener
9/13/2025 11:56:00 PM | Football
Baylor Hayes completed 22 of 37 passes for 189 yards and threw one touchdown while also rushing for another score. Zion Booker contributed offensively with eight receptions for 90 yards. On defense, Elijah Green was a standout with two interceptions, and Ray Coney led the team with 14 tackles.
In the first quarter, Tulsa (1-2, 0-1 American) took an early lead against the Midshipmen (3-0, 2-0 American) after Green intercepted a pass from Blake Horvath at the visitors' 35-yard line. The Golden Hurricane capitalized on this turnover with a 14-yard touchdown run by Dominic Richardson at the 12:07 mark, making it 7-0. Continuing their momentum, the TU increased their lead to 14-0 with Hayes rushing for a 6-yard touchdown. Navy responded with a strong drive, highlighted by a 35-yard rush from Horvath and an 18-yard run from Eli Heidenreich, culminating in a 1-yard touchdown by Alex Tecza, narrowing the gap to 14-7 with 26 seconds left in the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Golden Hurricane started with the ball but struggled to gain momentum. Navy capitalized on a Tulsa turnover with a drive that culminated in a 2-yard touchdown run by Horvath, tying the game at 14-14. Tulsa responded with a field goal by Seth Morgan from 34 yards out, briefly reclaiming the lead at 17-14. However, Navy executed a late scoring drive, capped by a 2-yard touchdown pass from Horvath to Luke Hutchison with just 10 seconds remaining in the first half, putting the visitors ahead 21-17 going into halftime.
In the third quarter, Navy expanded their lead over Tulsa with a strong offensive display, scoring 14 unanswered points. At 11:09, Heidenreich rushed for a 10-yard touchdown, capping off a drive that included a 35-yard pass from Horvath to Joshua Guerin. Following a Tulsa possession that ended in a turnover on downs, Navy continued their momentum with a 12-play, 48-yard drive, culminating in Tecza's 1-yard touchdown run at 2:05. Tulsa struggled to respond, with their drives stalling.
The fourth quarter began with Navy maintaining a strong offensive push, starting at Tulsa's 24-yard line. Jackson Gutierrez led the charge with several key rushes, including a crucial 9-yard gain to set up a touchdown by Brandon Chatman at 9:07, extending their lead to 42–17. Tulsa responded with a determined drive of their own, as Hayes connected with Calvin Johnson II for an 18-yard touchdown at 6:08, though the ensuing two-point conversion attempt failed. The Golden Hurricane would fall 42-23 to Navy.
Looking ahead, the Golden Hurricane will head to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium. Kickoff is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
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Team Stats
NAV 0, TUL 7
TUL - Richardson,Dominic 14 yd run (Morgan,Seth kick), 5 plays, 35 yards, TOP 01:33
NAV 0, TUL 14
TUL - Hayes,Baylor 6 yd run (Morgan,Seth kick), 3 plays, 46 yards, TOP 01:24
NAV 7, TUL 14
NAV - Tecza,Alex 1 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:27
NAV 14, TUL 14
NAV - Horvath,Blake 2 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 6 plays, 49 yards, TOP 03:01
NAV 14, TUL 17
TUL - Morgan,Seth 34 yd field goal 12 plays, 59 yards, TOP 04:06
NAV 21, TUL 17
NAV - Hutchison,Luke 2 yd pass from Horvath,Blake (Kirkwood,Nathan kick) 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:34
NAV 28, TUL 17
NAV - Heidenreich,Eli 10 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 5 plays, 56 yards, TOP 02:27
NAV 35, TUL 17
NAV - Tecza,Alex 1 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 12 plays, 48 yards, TOP 07:20
NAV 42, TUL 17
NAV - Chatman,Brandon 1 yd run (Kirkwood,Nathan kick), 10 plays, 51 yards, TOP 06:16
NAV 42, TUL 23
TUL - Johnson II,Calvin 18 yd pass from Hayes,Baylor () 10 plays, 76 yards, TOP 02:54
