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Could this miracle be a catalyst for the program?

I'm going to admit that I left at halftime. I just could not take anymore. By the time I got home it was 42-17 so I went ahead and tuned into ESPN +. What happened after that I can only compare with the fourth quarter comeback against OSU in 1995.

This could be the getting up on the count of nine moment for the TU program. Maybe I'm experiencing irrational exuberance now but this kind of comeback victory couldn't have come at a better time.

🏈 Recruiting Official visits on Homecoming

Only one official visitor this weekend, which is TU commit Tristan Lawyer. If you need a refresher on him, here was our article...


TU is expecting numerous gameday visitors for unofficial visits.

📝 Larry Lewis Game Preview: Tulsa hoping to notch a win against UTSA on homecoming

This went up on the front page at 7:30 am, but I didn't have time to post in the forum until now...

Coming off a very bad showing that continually displayed a futile offense, the real question begs as follows. Is there any way for TU to turn around an offense that, for the majority of the year, has been extremely lackluster?

🏈 News/Notes TU Football Notebook: Homecoming

UTSA Stats​

  • UTSA is putting up 25.0 points per game on offense, which ranks them 88th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 104th, surrendering 30.1 points per contest.
  • The Roadrunners' average points scored this season, 25.0, is 9.6 fewer than the 34.6 the Golden Hurricane are giving up.
  • On the road, UTSA scores fewer points (12.3 per game) than overall (25.0). It also concedes more (45.0 per game) than overall (30.1).

UTSA Leaders​

  • In seven games for the Roadrunners, Owen McCown has led the offense with 1,650 yards (235.7 yards per game) while putting up 12 touchdowns, four interceptions and a 61.5% completion percentage.
  • In addition to the stats he's put up in the passing game, McCown has also added 84 rushing yards and one touchdown in seven games.
  • Robert Henry has compiled 279 rushing yards (4.2 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in seven games for the Roadrunners.
  • The Roadrunners' air attack has been helped by the receiving ability of Henry, who has caught 12 balls (on 19 targets) for 113 yards and one touchdown.
  • Devin McCuin has been an integral part of the Roadrunners' aerial attack in 2024, amassing 37 catches for 279 yards and four touchdowns.
  • In seven games for the Roadrunners, Brandon High has collected 290 rushing yards (6.4 yards per carry) and three touchdowns.

📝 Larry Lewis Preview -- Tulsa hoping to notch a homecoming win against UTSA

Coming off a very bad showing that continually displayed a futile offense, the real question begs as follows. Is there any way for TU to turn around an offense that, for the majority of the year, has been extremely lackluster?

Where should we go from here?

I say this with proverbial tears behind my blue and gold glasses (lol), but where is there for us to go?

I don't want to see us left behind like we almost were during the C-USA/Big East debacle in the early 2010's. I also would detest the day we go to FCS level.

I just want to see what everyone is thinking as far as coaching, NIL, current roster, the portal, and recruiting. I still think we are years away from having to worry about throwing in the old towel. But things like today haven't happened since the turn of the millennium. It's embarrassing, but I believe it's fixable with the right staff and allocations.

It's not just us. OU and OSU are arguably having their worst seasons since 1998. Ironically, we beat OSU that year and they beat OU. This year could mark the first time since 1998 that none of the OK 3 FBS teams make a bowl.
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