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Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) hands the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Tulane won 38-28. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
No. 19 Tulane hopes to avoid bad last-second luck vs. Tulsa

By Larry Lewis Nov. 03, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Brawl mars Mississippi State's Armed Forces win over Tulsa

Dec. 31, 2020 04:09 PM EST

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) during warmups before they play Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Tulsa at Mississippi State 12/31/2020

Dec. 31, 2020 11:51 AM EST

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

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

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)
Tulsa at Cincinnati 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Tulsa place kicker Zack Long (90) celebrates his field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 22 Tulsa beats Navy 19-6 to earn berth in AAC title game

By David Ginsburg Dec. 05, 2020 07:02 PM 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 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

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tulane at Tulsa 11/19/2020

Nov. 19, 2020 09:21 PM EST

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7)carries the ball against the Army during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (A. J. Sisco/The Advocate via AP)
No. 25 Tulsa looks to continue momentum against Tulane

Nov. 18, 2020 01:28 PM 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

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) is grabbed by Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
Smith leads big comeback for Tulsa over No. 19 SMU

By John Tranchina Nov. 14, 2020 11:09 PM EST

Marshall's Micah Abraham (6) celebrates after a Middle Tennessee turnover during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2020 09:08 PM EST

SMU defensive end Gary Wiley (55) wraps up Tulsa running back T.K. Wilkerson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
SMU at Tulsa 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 09:05 PM EST

East Carolina defensive back Jireh Wilson (35) sacks Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
East Carolina at Tulsa 10/30/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 01:07 AM EDT

South Florida quarterback Jordan McCloud throws a pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tulsa at South Florida 10/23/2020

Oct. 23, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) throws a pass in front of Central Florida defensive back Antwan Collier (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF's 21-game home winning streak, 34-26

Corey Long Oct. 04, 2020 01:17 AM EDT

Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) intercepts a pass intended for Central Florida wide receiver Jacob Harris (87) after the ball was deflected by Tulsa linebacker Justin Wright (30) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tulsa at UCF 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 08:45 PM EDT