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Tulsa's Davis Brin (7) throws the ball over the Old Dominion defense in the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Myrtle Beach Bowl in Conway, S.C., Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Brin, Tulsa take Myrtle Beach Bowl 30-17 over Old Dominion

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 20, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa on aturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 2 Cincinnati holds off Tulsa 28-20 to improve to 9-0

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 06, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa on aturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Tulsa at Cincinnati 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

Memphis wide receiver Javon Ivory (13) spins away from a tackle attempt by Tulsa safety Cristian Williams (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Memphis at Tulsa 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 10:57 PM EDT

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen, center, talks with cornerback Jayce Rogers (16) after Rogers was ejected from the game for targeting in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston at Tulsa 10/1/2021

Oct. 01, 2021 09:37 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, celebrates his touchdown against Tulsa with teammate Dawand Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 9 Buckeyes struggle with Tulsa, pull away for 41-20 win

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

The Oklahoma State team runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Tulsa,, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tulsa at Oklahoma State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Shane Illingworth (16) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State, Tulsa seek improvement after rough openers

By John Tranchina Sep. 09, 2021 01:19 PM EDT

UC Davis wide receiver C.J. Hutton (1) tries to get past Tulsa cornerback Kenney Solomon (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
UC Davis at Tulsa 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 09:33 PM EDT

Tulsa cornerback Allie Green IV (12) defends as Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) catches a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 22 Tulsa gets 3-win Mississippi St. in Armed Forces Bowl

Dec. 30, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, left, speaks with quarterback Will Rogers (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Armed Forces Bowl: No. 22 Tulsa plays 3-win Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 11:39 AM EST

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) throws against Troy during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati headline Bowl Day snubs

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 20, 2020 05:59 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder throws a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 20, 2020 12:18 AM EST

FILE - Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo. Zaven Collins is a small-town player with big-time talent. He was overlooked after a stellar high school career in Hominy, Okla., a town with about 3,500 people. He’s got the nation’s attention now -- the 6-foot-4, 260-pound linebacker is a finalist for the Butkus and Nagurski Awards. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Tulsa LB Collins a small-town player with big-time talent

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 17, 2020 06:40 PM EST

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker, left, makes a catch for a touchdown in front of East Carolina defensive back Juan Powell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 6 Cincinnati and No. 20 Tulsa meet at last for AAC title

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 17, 2020 11:47 AM EST

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) is upended by Iowa State defensive back Arnold Azunna, left, as Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) works to finish the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-6. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2020 02:12 AM EST

Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) is tackled by Tulsa defensive lineman Jaxon Player (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tulsa at Navy 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Tulsa fans cheer as linebacker Zaven Collins (23) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 22 Tulsa seeks berth in AAC title game with win vs Navy

By David Ginsburg Dec. 04, 2020 02:41 PM EST

Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin throws a pass against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Collins, Brin lead No. 25 Tulsa to stunning 2 OT win

By John Tranchina Nov. 20, 2020 12:23 AM EST

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
No. 25 Tulsa looks to keep momentum against Tulane

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 18, 2020 01:24 PM EST