Tulsa at North Texas

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Tulsa beat North Texas 56–⁠26. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Tulsa led the series 16–⁠6.

AwayTulsa11–⁠3 in 2008
56
HomeNorth Texas1–⁠11 in 2008
26

FinalAttendance 22,785

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Tulsa14287756
North Texas7331326

Standouts

Player stats

Tulsa

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Johnson25/3341860
Jacob Bower2/2200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tarrion Adams1146017
Jamad Williams62306
Charles Clay423113
Charles Opeseyitan216010
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Brennan Marion4107150
Slick Shelley485034
Trae Johnson379130
Damaris Johnson456121

North Texas

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Giovanni Vizza30/4524720
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Lance Dunbar1072123
Cam Montgomery955020
Giovanni Vizza1237017
Riley Dodge231027
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Casey Fitzgerald782132
Sam Dibrell565024
Riley Dodge52509
Lance Dunbar325012

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

TulsaNorth Texas
555Total yards450
420Passing yards255
135Rushing yards203
12.0Yards per pass5.5
3.9Yards per rush6.0
27First downs25
5–⁠11Third downs5–⁠15
1–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers2
4–⁠30Penalties8–⁠60
16:31Possession20:15

Efficiency

TulsaNorth Texas
44%Success rate47%
0.15EPA per play0.12
1.16Explosiveness0.92
−0.15Rushing EPA0.21
0.49Passing EPA0.11
46%Passing-down success35%
−0.05First-down EPA0.00
0.45Second-down EPA−0.01
0.33Third-down EPA0.67

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tulsa 78% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

North Texas end zoneTulsa end zoneQ1 North TexasPunt, 5 playsQ1 TulsaTouchdown run, 12 playsQ1 North TexasPunt, 6 playsQ1 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ1 North TexasTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 TulsaPunt, 4 playsQ1 North TexasPunt, 3 playsQ2 TulsaTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 North TexasPunt, 4 playsQ2 TulsaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 North TexasTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ2 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 North TexasField goal, 4 playsQ3 TulsaTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ3 North TexasField goal, 10 playsQ3 TulsaMissed FG, 7 playsQ3 North TexasFumble, 8 playsQ3 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 North TexasPunt, 3 playsQ4 TulsaPunt, 3 playsQ4 North TexasTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 TulsaTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ4 North TexasTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 TulsaPunt, 4 playsQ4 North TexasEnd of game, 8 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. North Texas drives left to right, Tulsa right to left.
  1. Q1 North TexasPunt, 5 plays, 15 yards
  2. Q1 TulsaTouchdown run, 12 plays, 57 yards
  3. Q1 North TexasPunt, 6 plays, 9 yards
  4. Q1 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 53 yards
  5. Q1 North TexasTouchdown run, 7 plays, 70 yards
  6. Q1 TulsaPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  7. Q1 North TexasPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  8. Q2 TulsaTouchdown run, 8 plays, 67 yards
  9. Q2 North TexasPunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  10. Q2 TulsaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 80 yards
  11. Q2 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 7 yards
  12. Q2 North TexasTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 24 yards
  13. Q2 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 50 yards
  14. Q2 North TexasField goal, 4 plays, 32 yards
  15. Q3 TulsaTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 47 yards
  16. Q3 North TexasField goal, 10 plays, 62 yards
  17. Q3 TulsaMissed FG, 7 plays, 65 yards
  18. Q3 North TexasFumble, 8 plays, 42 yards
  19. Q3 TulsaTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 64 yards
  20. Q3 North TexasPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  21. Q4 TulsaPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  22. Q4 North TexasTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 62 yards
  23. Q4 TulsaTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 58 yards
  24. Q4 North TexasTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 80 yards
  25. Q4 TulsaPunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  26. Q4 North TexasEnd of game, 8 plays, 28 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Tulsa 14, North Texas 7
North Texas Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 14Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Dibrell for 5 yards to the NoTex 19, tackled by John Destin.
15:002nd & 5 at own 19Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Roberson for 7 yards to the NoTex 26, tackled by Kenny D Sims and Josh Burris for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 26Cam Montgomery rush for 3 yards to the NoTex 29, tackled by Zack Wallace and Odrick Ray.
15:002nd & 7 at own 29Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to N/A.
15:003rd & 7 at own 29Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to N/A.
15:004th & 7 at own 29Truman Spencer punt for 35 yards, returned by Trae Johnson for 7 yards to the Tulsa 43, tackled by Cam Montgomery.
Tulsa Touchdown run, 12 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 43David Johnson pass complete to Tarrion Adams for 3 yards to the Tulsa 46, tackled by Colt Mahan.
15:002nd & 7 at own 46Charles Clay rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Ryan Davenport.
15:003rd & 3 at the 50David Johnson rush for 4 yards to the NoTex 46, tackled by A J. Penson for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 46David Johnson pass incomplete to N/A.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 46North Texas penalty 5 yard offside on A J. Penson accepted.
15:002nd & 5 at opp 41David Johnson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 43, tackled by A J. Penson.
15:003rd & 7 at opp 43David Johnson pass complete to Tarrion Adams for 8 yards to the NoTex 35, tackled by Joseph Miller for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 35David Johnson rush for 11 yards to the NoTex 24, tackled by Criag Robertson for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 24David Johnson pass complete to David Johnson for 4 yards to the NoTex 20, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
15:002nd & 6 at opp 20David Johnson pass incomplete to Trae Johnson.
10:233rd & 6 at opp 20Timeout North Texas, clock 10:23.
10:233rd & 6 at opp 20North Texas penalty 5 yard offside on N/A accepted.
10:233rd & 1 at opp 15David Johnson rush for no gain to the NoTex 15, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
10:234th & 1 at opp 15A.J. Whitmore rush for 2 yards to the NoTex 13, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe for a 1ST down.
9:171st & 10 at opp 13Charles Clay rush for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 6, North Texas 0
9:17Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 7, North Texas 0
9:17Cory Jefferis kickoff for 67 yards returned by Lance Dunbar, tackled by Charles Opeseyitan for 13 yards to the NoTex 16, tackled by Charles Opeseyitan.
North Texas Punt, 6 plays
9:171st & 10 at own 16Cam Montgomery rush for 2 yards to the NoTex 18, tackled by Mike Bryan.
9:172nd & 8 at own 18Giovanni Vizza sacked by Zack Wallace for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 16.
8:093rd & 10 at own 16Timeout Tulsa, clock 08:09.
8:093rd & 10 at own 16Giovanni Vizza rush for 17 yards to the NoTex 33, tackled by DeAundre Brown and Moton Hopkins for a 1ST down.
8:091st & 10 at own 33North Texas penalty 10 yard holding on N/A accepted.
8:091st & 20 at own 23Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Sam Roberson.
8:092nd & 20 at own 23Cam Montgomery rush for 5 yards to the NoTex 28, tackled by Tanner Antle and Mike Bryan.
8:093rd & 15 at own 28Giovanni Vizza sacked by Alan Dock and Un’tavious Scott for a loss of 3 yards to the NoTex 25.
8:094th & 18 at own 25Truman Spencer punt for 32 yards, returned by Trae Johnson for 4 yards to the Tulsa 47, tackled by Steve Warren and Bryant Seidle.
Tulsa Touchdown pass, 3 plays
8:091st & 10 at own 47Jamad Williams rush for 1 yard to the Tulsa 48, tackled by A J. Penson and Marquis Sykes.
8:092nd & 9 at own 48David Johnson pass complete to Slick Shelley for 34 yards to the NoTex 18, tackled by Darien Williams for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 18David Johnson pass complete to David Johnson for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 13, North Texas 0
4:45Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 14, North Texas 0
4:45Cory Jefferis kickoff for 64 yards returned by Lance Dunbar, tackled by Jacob Frank and Jesse Meyer for 24 yards to the NoTex 30, tackled by Jacob Frank and Jesse Meyer.
North Texas Touchdown run, 7 plays
4:451st & 10 at own 30Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Lance Dunbar for 12 yards to the NoTex 42, tackled by Josh Burris for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at own 42Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to N/A.
4:452nd & 10 at own 42Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Roberson for 12 yards to the Tulsa 46, tackled by Moton Hopkins for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 46Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Dibrell for 5 yards to the Tulsa 41, tackled by John Destin.
4:452nd & 5 at opp 41Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Lance Dunbar for 12 yards to the Tulsa 29, tackled by Josh Burris for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 29Riley Dodge rush for 27 yards to the Tulsa 2, tackled by Josh Burris for a 1ST down.
2:021st & goal at opp 2Lance Dunbar rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 14, North Texas 6
2:02Jeremy Knott extra point GOOD.Tulsa 14, North Texas 7
2:02Jeremy Knott kickoff for 60 yards returned by DeAundre Brown, tackled by Cook Dawaylon for 31 yards to the Tulsa 41, tackled by Cook Dawaylon.
Tulsa Punt, 4 plays
2:021st & 10 at own 41David Johnson pass complete to Slick Shelley for 10 yards to the NoTex 49, tackled by Antoine Bush for a 1ST down.
2:021st & 10 at opp 49David Johnson rush for 3 yards to the NoTex 46.
2:022nd & 7 at opp 46North Texas penalty 5 yard offside on N/A accepted.
2:022nd & 2 at opp 41David Johnson pass incomplete, broken up by Charlie Brown.
2:023rd & 2 at opp 41Aaron Johnson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 43, tackled by Darien Williams.
2:024th & 4 at opp 43David Johnson punt for 43 yards for a touchback.
North Texas Punt, 3 plays
2:021st & 10 at own 20Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 2 yards to the NoTex 22, tackled by Kaipo Sarkissian.
Q2 15:002nd & 8 at own 22Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Cam Montgomery for a loss of 1 yard to the NoTex 21, tackled by Kenny D Sims.
Q2 15:003rd & 9 at own 21Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Sam Dibrell.
Q2 15:004th & 9 at own 21Truman Spencer punt for 56 yards, returned by Trae Johnson for 10 yards to the Tulsa 33, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Tulsa 42, North Texas 10
Tulsa Touchdown run, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 33Jamad Williams rush for 4 yards to the Tulsa 37, tackled by Criag Robertson.
15:002nd & 6 at own 37David Johnson pass complete to Slick Shelley for 23 yards to the NoTex 40, tackled by Kylie Hill and Criag Robertson for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 40Tarrion Adams rush for 5 yards to the NoTex 35, tackled by Kyle Russo.
10:212nd & 5 at opp 35North Texas penalty 15 yard roughing passer on Criag Robertson accepted.
15:001st & 10 at opp 20Tarrion Adams rush for no gain to the NoTex 20, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe and Steve Warren.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 20David Johnson pass complete to Tarrion Adams for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 22, tackled by Royce Hill.
15:003rd & 12 at opp 22David Johnson pass complete to David Johnson for 13 yards to the NoTex 9 for a 1ST down.
15:001st & goal at opp 9Jamad Williams rush for 5 yards to the NoTex 4, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
10:212nd & goal at opp 4David Johnson rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 20, North Texas 7
10:21Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 21, North Texas 7
10:21Cory Jefferis kickoff for 58 yards returned by Lance Dunbar, tackled by Tarrion Adams and Zack Wallace for 18 yards to the NoTex 30, tackled by Tarrion Adams and Zack Wallace.
North Texas Punt, 4 plays
10:211st & 10 at own 30Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 18 yards to the NoTex 48, tackled by Roy Roberts and Zack Wallace for a 1ST down.
10:211st & 10 at own 48Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Sam Dibrell.
10:212nd & 10 at own 48Lance Dunbar rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 46, tackled by Odrick Ray.
10:213rd & 12 at own 46Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 7 yards to the Tulsa 47, tackled by John Flanders.
10:214th & 5 at opp 47North Texas penalty 5 yard false start on Marquis Sykes accepted.
10:214th & 10 at own 48Truman Spencer punt for 52 yards for a touchback.
Tulsa Touchdown pass, 7 plays
10:211st & 10 at own 20Tarrion Adams rush for 1 yard to the Tulsa 21, tackled by Darien Williams.
10:212nd & 9 at own 21Tarrion Adams rush for 17 yards to the Tulsa 38, tackled by Darien Williams for a 1ST down.
10:211st & 10 at own 38Tarrion Adams rush for 13 yards to the NoTex 49, tackled by Darien Williams for a 1ST down.
10:211st & 10 at opp 49Jamad Williams rush for 5 yards to the NoTex 44, tackled by Kyle Russo and Mack Cole III.
10:212nd & 5 at opp 44David Johnson pass complete to Trae Johnson for 30 yards to the NoTex 14, tackled by Darien Williams for a 1ST down.
10:211st & 10 at opp 14David Johnson rush for 3 yards to the NoTex 11, tackled by Ryan Davenport and Colt Mahan.
5:182nd & 7 at opp 11David Johnson pass complete to Charles Clay for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 27, North Texas 7
5:18Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 28, North Texas 7
5:18Cory Jefferis kickoff for 59 yards returned by Lance Dunbar for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Tulsa Ade’ Manga at the NoTex 7.
Tulsa Touchdown pass, 3 plays
5:181st & goal at opp 7Jamad Williams rush for 2 yards to the NoTex 5, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
5:182nd & goal at opp 5David Johnson pass incomplete to N/A.
4:323rd & goal at opp 5David Johnson pass complete to Jacob Collums for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 34, North Texas 7
4:32Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 35, North Texas 7
4:32Cory Jefferis kickoff for 57 yards returned by John Shorter, tackled by Charles Opeseyitan for 13 yards to the NoTex 26, tackled by Charles Opeseyitan.
North Texas Turnover on downs, 6 plays
4:321st & 10 at own 26Cam Montgomery rush for 9 yards to the NoTex 35, tackled by Jamad Williams.
4:322nd & 1 at own 35Alex Lott rush for 8 yards to the NoTex 43 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:321st & 10 at own 43Giovanni Vizza sacked by Tanner Antle and Wilson Garrison for a loss of 1 yard to the NoTex 42.
4:322nd & 11 at own 42Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Riley Dodge for 9 yards to the Tulsa 49, tackled by Moton Hopkins.
4:323rd & 2 at opp 49Giovanni Vizza rush for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line, tackled by Moton Hopkins and Mike Bryan.
1:384th & 3 at the 50Timeout Tulsa, clock 01:38.
1:384th & 3 at the 50Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Sam Roberson, broken up by John Destin.
Tulsa Touchdown pass, 3 plays
1:071st & 10 at the 50David Johnson pass complete to Jesse Meyer for 34 yards to the NoTex 16, tackled by Darien Williams for a 1ST down.
1:071st & 10 at opp 16Tarrion Adams rush for a loss of 6 yards to the NoTex 22, tackled by Mack Cole III.
1:072nd & 16 at opp 22Timeout Tulsa, clock 01:07.
1:022nd & 16 at opp 22David Johnson pass complete to Trae Johnson for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 41, North Texas 7
1:02Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 42, North Texas 7
1:02Cory Jefferis kickoff for 50 yards returned by John Shorter, tackled by Dion Toliver and Ade’ Manga for 18 yards to the NoTex 38, tackled by Dion Toliver and Ade’ Manga.
North Texas Field goal, 4 plays
1:021st & 10 at own 38Giovanni Vizza rush for 14 yards to the Tulsa 48, tackled by Roy Roberts for a 1ST down.
1:021st & 10 at opp 48Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Riley Dodge for 2 yards to the Tulsa 46 out-of-bounds.
1:022nd & 8 at opp 46Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Lance Dunbar for 1 yard to the Tulsa 45, tackled by Wilson Garrison.
0:283rd & 7 at opp 45Timeout North Texas, clock 00:28.
0:283rd & 7 at opp 45Tulsa penalty 15 yard face mask on Moton Hopkins accepted.
0:021st & 10 at opp 30Timeout North Texas, clock 00:02.
0:001st & 10 at opp 30Jeremy Knott 47 yard field goal GOOD.Tulsa 42, North Texas 10
Q3 15:00Jeremy Knott kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Tulsa 49, North Texas 13
Tulsa Turnover on downs, 9 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Charles Clay rush for 3 yards to the Tulsa 23, tackled by Joseph Miller and A J. Penson.
15:002nd & 7 at own 23David Johnson pass complete to David Johnson for 21 yards to the Tulsa 44, tackled by Royce Hill for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 44Tarrion Adams rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Tulsa 40, tackled by Criag Robertson.
15:002nd & 14 at own 40David Johnson pass complete to Charles Clay for 4 yards to the Tulsa 44, tackled by A J. Penson and Antoine Bush.
15:003rd & 10 at own 44David Johnson pass complete to Slick Shelley for 18 yards to the NoTex 38 for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 38A.J. Whitmore rush for 4 yards to the NoTex 34, tackled by Antoine Bush.
15:002nd & 6 at opp 34David Johnson pass incomplete to Slick Shelley.
15:003rd & 6 at opp 34David Johnson pass complete to Tarrion Adams for 1 yard to the NoTex 33, tackled by Criag Robertson out-of-bounds.
15:004th & 5 at opp 33David Johnson pass incomplete, broken up by Ryan Davenport.
North Texas Field goal, 10 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 33Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Dibrell for 15 yards to the NoTex 48, tackled by John Destin for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 48Cam Montgomery rush for 9 yards to the Tulsa 43, tackled by Roy Roberts.
15:002nd & 1 at opp 43Cam Montgomery rush for 6 yards to the Tulsa 37, tackled by Roy Roberts and Mike Bryan for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 37Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Casey Fitzgerald.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 37Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 3 yards to the Tulsa 34, tackled by Zack Wallace.
15:003rd & 7 at opp 34Tulsa penalty 5 yard offside on N/A accepted.
15:003rd & 2 at opp 29Cam Montgomery rush for 20 yards to the Tulsa 9, tackled by DeAundre Brown and Wilson Garrison for a 1ST down.
9:061st & 0 at opp 9Timeout Tulsa, clock 09:06.
9:061st & goal at opp 9Giovanni Vizza rush for 4 yards to the Tulsa 5, tackled by Wilson Garrison.
9:062nd & goal at opp 5Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Sam Dibrell.
8:123rd & goal at opp 5Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Riley Dodge.
8:124th & goal at opp 5Jeremy Knott 22 yard field goal GOOD.Tulsa 42, North Texas 13
8:12Jeremy Knott kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Johnson, tackled by Bryant Seidle for 13 yards to the Tulsa 13, tackled by Bryant Seidle.
Tulsa Missed FG, 7 plays
8:121st & 10 at own 13David Johnson pass complete to Trae Johnson for 27 yards to the Tulsa 40, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe for a 1ST down.
8:121st & 10 at own 40David Johnson rush for 2 yards to the Tulsa 42, tackled by A J. Penson.
8:122nd & 8 at own 42David Johnson pass complete to Brennan Marion for 32 yards to the NoTex 26, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe for a 1ST down.
8:121st & 10 at opp 26Jamad Williams rush for 6 yards to the NoTex 20, tackled by Darien Williams and Charlie Brown.
8:122nd & 4 at opp 20David Johnson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 22, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
8:123rd & 6 at opp 22David Johnson pass incomplete to David Johnson.
5:484th & 6 at opp 22Kevin Fitzpatrick 39 yard field goal MISSED.
North Texas Fumble, 8 plays
5:481st & 10 at own 22Lance Dunbar rush for 2 yards to the NoTex 24, tackled by Wilson Garrison and Un’tavious Scott.
5:482nd & 8 at own 24Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Dibrell for 16 yards to the NoTex 40, tackled by Roy Roberts for a 1ST down.
5:481st & 10 at own 40Giovanni Vizza rush for a loss of 11 yards, fumbled, recovered by NoTex Giovanni Vizza at the NoTex 29.
5:482nd & 21 at own 29North Texas penalty 10 yard illegal block on N/A accepted.
5:482nd & 31 at own 19Giovanni Vizza rush for 10 yards to the NoTex 29, tackled by Tanner Antle.
5:483rd & 21 at own 29Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Dibrell for 24 yards to the Tulsa 47, tackled by DeAundre Brown for a 1ST down.
5:481st & 10 at opp 47Lance Dunbar rush for 1 yard to the Tulsa 46.
5:482nd & 9 at opp 46Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Sam Dibrell.
5:483rd & 9 at opp 46Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 10 yards, fumbled, forced by DeAundre Brown, recovered by Tulsa Moton Hopkins at the Tulsa 36.
Tulsa Touchdown pass, 3 plays
5:481st & 10 at own 36Charles Clay rush for 3 yards to the Tulsa 39, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe.
5:482nd & 7 at own 39David Johnson pass complete to Brennan Marion for 11 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Cook Dawaylon for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at the 50David Johnson pass complete to Brennan Marion for 50 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 48, North Texas 13
0:46Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 49, North Texas 13
0:46Cory Jefferis kickoff for 50 yards returned by John Shorter, tackled by Ade’ Manga for 18 yards to the NoTex 38, tackled by Ade’ Manga.
North Texas Punt, 3 plays
0:461st & 10 at own 38Riley Dodge rush for 4 yards to the NoTex 42, tackled by Cedric Godfrey.
0:462nd & 6 at own 42Giovanni Vizza sacked by Tanner Antle for a loss of 2 yards to the NoTex 40.
Q4 15:003rd & 8 at own 40Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete.
Q4 15:004th & 8 at own 40Truman Spencer punt for 43 yards, fair catch by John Destin at the Tulsa 17.
4th quarter6 drives, then Tulsa 56, North Texas 26
Tulsa Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 17Tarrion Adams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Tulsa 16, tackled by Charlie Brown and Ryan Davenport.
15:002nd & 11 at own 16Tarrion Adams rush for 4 yards to the Tulsa 20, tackled by Criag Robertson and Tobe Nwigwe.
15:003rd & 7 at own 20Tulsa penalty 5 yard false start on A.J. Whitmore accepted.
15:003rd & 12 at own 15David Johnson pass incomplete to Jesse Meyer.
15:004th & 12 at own 15Michael Such punt for 61 yards, returned by Casey Fitzgerald for 14 yards to the NoTex 38, tackled by Tarrion Adams.
North Texas Touchdown pass, 8 plays
14:461st & 10 at own 38Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Alex Lott for 5 yards to the NoTex 43.
14:462nd & 5 at own 43Cam Montgomery rush for 5 yards to the NoTex 48, tackled by John Flanders out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
14:461st & 10 at own 48Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 10 yards to the Tulsa 42, tackled by Roy Roberts for a 1ST down.
14:461st & 10 at opp 42Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Sam Roberson for 5 yards to the Tulsa 37, tackled by John Flanders.
14:462nd & 5 at opp 37Cam Montgomery rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Tulsa 41, tackled by Kenny R. Sims and Moton Hopkins.
14:463rd & 9 at opp 41Giovanni Vizza rush for 9 yards to the Tulsa 32, tackled by DeAundre Brown for a 1ST down.
14:461st & 10 at opp 32Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Alex Lott for no gain to the Tulsa 32.
9:552nd & 10 at opp 32Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Casey Fitzgerald for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 49, North Texas 19
9:55Jeremy Knott extra point MISSED.
9:55Jeremy Knott kickoff for 60 yards returned by David Johnson, tackled by Jeremy Knott for 32 yards to the Tulsa 42, tackled by Jeremy Knott.
Tulsa Touchdown pass, 5 plays
9:551st & 10 at own 42David Johnson pass complete to Jesse Meyer for 5 yards to the Tulsa 47.
9:552nd & 5 at own 47David Johnson pass complete to Brennan Marion for 14 yards to the NoTex 39, tackled by Royce Hill for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at opp 39Tarrion Adams rush for 4 yards to the NoTex 35, tackled by Criag Robertson.
9:552nd & 6 at opp 35North Texas penalty 5 yard offside on Kyle Russo accepted.
9:552nd & 1 at opp 30Tarrion Adams rush for 13 yards to the NoTex 17, tackled by Tobe Nwigwe and Criag Robertson for a 1ST down.
9:551st & 10 at opp 17Tulsa penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted.
7:361st & 15 at opp 22David Johnson pass complete to A.J. Whitmore for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 55, North Texas 19
7:36Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point GOOD.Tulsa 56, North Texas 19
7:36Cory Jefferis kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
North Texas Touchdown pass, 9 plays
7:361st & 10 at own 20Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Riley Dodge for 3 yards to the NoTex 23, tackled by John Destin.
7:362nd & 7 at own 23Lance Dunbar rush for 7 yards to the NoTex 30, tackled by James Lockett for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at own 30Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Alex Lott for 6 yards to the NoTex 36, tackled by DeAundre Brown.
7:362nd & 4 at own 36Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Roderick Johnson for 5 yards to the NoTex 41, tackled by Curnelius Arnick for a 1ST down.
7:361st & 10 at own 41Lance Dunbar rush for 5 yards to the NoTex 46, tackled by Curnelius Arnick.
4:582nd & 5 at own 46Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Riley Dodge for 4 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Curnelius Arnick.
4:583rd & 1 at the 50Timeout Tulsa, clock 04:58.
4:583rd & 1 at the 50Lance Dunbar rush for 21 yards to the Tulsa 29, tackled by Alan Dock for a 1ST down.
4:581st & 10 at opp 29Lance Dunbar rush for 23 yards to the Tulsa 6, tackled by Josh Burris for a 1ST down.
4:011st & goal at opp 6Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Breece Johnson for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tulsa 56, North Texas 25
4:01Jeremy Knott extra point GOOD.Tulsa 56, North Texas 26
4:01Jeremy Knott kickoff for 65 yards returned by David Johnson, tackled by Cook Dawaylon for 20 yards to the Tulsa 25, tackled by Cook Dawaylon.
Tulsa Punt, 4 plays
4:011st & 10 at own 25Charles Opeseyitan rush for 10 yards to the Tulsa 35, tackled by Draylen Ross and Jordan Scoggins for a 1ST down.
4:011st & 10 at own 35Charles Opeseyitan rush for 6 yards to the Tulsa 41, tackled by Draylen Ross and Criag Robertson.
4:012nd & 4 at own 41Jacob Bower pass complete to A.J. Whitmore for 3 yards to the Tulsa 44, tackled by John Shorter.
4:013rd & 1 at own 44Jacob Bower pass complete to A.J. Whitmore for a loss of 1 yard to the Tulsa 43, tackled by John Shorter.
1:594th & 2 at own 43Timeout Tulsa, clock 01:59.
1:594th & 2 at own 43Michael Such punt for 57 yards for a touchback.
North Texas End of game, 8 plays
1:591st & 10 at own 20Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Roderick Johnson for 5 yards to the NoTex 25, tackled by John Destin and Kenny R. Sims.
1:592nd & 5 at own 25Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Riley Dodge.
1:593rd & 5 at own 25Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete to Alex Lott.
1:594th & 5 at own 25Giovanni Vizza pass complete to Riley Dodge for 7 yards to the NoTex 32, tackled by James Lockett for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at own 32Lance Dunbar rush for 10 yards to the NoTex 42, tackled by Josh Burris and John Flanders for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at own 42Giovanni Vizza pass incomplete, broken up by Rashad Robinson.
1:592nd & 10 at own 42Giovanni Vizza rush for 3 yards to the NoTex 45, tackled by Curnelius Arnick.
1:593rd & 7 at own 45Lance Dunbar rush for 3 yards to the NoTex 48, tackled by Cedric Godfrey.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Tulsa leads 17–⁠10 in 27 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2026North Texas 45, Tulsa 44
2024North Texas 52, Tulsa 20
2023North Texas 35, Tulsa 28
2013North Texas 42, Tulsa 10
2011Tulsa 41, North Texas 24
2008Tulsa 56, North Texas 26

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