Kevin Wilson’s coaching staff appears to have made Choctaw (OK) standout Will Smith a priority since the spring. Smith plays both receiver and defensive end for Choctaw, and he’s projected as a linebacker by Rivals.com. TU is recruiting him as a defensive athlete.

I once did and if I still owned it I’d bet the whole thing that we finish better than next to last.

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Tulsa has some talent along the defensive line and will be transitioning to a new scheme under new coach Kevin Wilson.

Didn't realize former TU wing Stevie Reps was coaching...

He’s visited unofficially and is now taking an official visit. This would be a great commitment, if we can secure it.

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On Saturday, June 24, Tulsa picked up a big basketball commitment, literally. 7-foot-1 and 220-pound Mohamed Keita, a transfer from St. John's, chose Tulsa over South Florida, Fordham and several other college programs.

On the latest Eye of the Hurricane Podcast, an interview with TU great Howard Twilley. He grew up in Galena Park TX, less than 30 miles from the hometown of the guy who broke his career record-Keylon Stokes-grew up. He discussed his record setting career at TU, along with his time in the NFL & relationships with other TU greats like Dobbs, Rhome & Dry:

https://t.co/xnjojUKROs

On the latest Eye of the Hurricane Podcast, TU legend and Hurricane Hall of Famer Howard Twilley. From Galena Park TX (less than 30 miles from where the guy who broke his career record grew up - Keylon Stokes from Manvel), to TU to the NFL & Super Bowl Champ, Twilley had quite a career. Pretty good for a guy who was supposedly too small and too slow:

https://t.co/xnjojUKROs

Tulsa has some talent along the defensive line and will be transitioning to a new scheme under new coach Kevin Wilson.

Tulsa Football Adds Home-and-Home vs. Sam Houston State

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa has agreed to a home-and-home football series with Conference USA member Sam Houston State with games scheduled for the 2026 and 2031 seasons.

Tulsa travels to Huntsville, Texas, for the first of the two games on Sept. 12, 2026, at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, while Sam Houston State returns the trip to Tulsa on Aug. 30, 2031.

The two teams have played once before, coming in the 2009 season when Tulsa defeated Sam Houston State, 56-3, at H.A. Chapman Stadium.

This NIL is out of control and the NCAA needs to make some rules and enforce them, but I don’t see that happening, at least in the near future. Schools like Tulsa just can not compete with the big money schools.

Looks like OU is taking advantage of their situation and trying to poach their QB commit… maybe our staff should take a look

Kicking can be as much of a head game as golf. Or shooting in basketball. The skill and ability can be there, but after that, it is almost all about confidence. Tulsa will have a new kicker and punter handling things this year. How they perform, especially at place kicker, will go a long way in determining if Tulsa wins or loses close games.

Hi everyone, this is my first post on the Tulsa rivals message board, but I just wanted to talk about 6’4 210 3🌟 WR Joshua Smith. It looks like it’s down to us and Texas Tech in his recruitment, and he’s be the 5th highest rated recruit of all time if we were to get him. Thoughts? Login to view embedded media

2024 QB Cash McCollum has been racking up scholarship offers, including one from Tulsa, where he visited recently. (By the way, McCollum is one of only two 2024 QB's with Tulsa offers that are uncommitted.)

Under Trump and more so under Biden, the US has cut off China from access to cutting edge chip technology. Given the importance of these chips to both research, AI, military weapons, and even some high end consumer products, some has called this an "act of war". NYTimes article below details the issue. Have to wonder if visits by senior US officials are a sufficient offset or what they discuss with the Chinese.

So, the US is playing well other than the goal they conceded to a fired up Jamaican side. Despite that the US looked decent with their B side. They are playing everyone else's A side, except Mexico May be playing the A-minus side. Lots of starters playing for Mexico minus Lozano (injured). I think the days of Herrera, Chicharito, and Raul Jimenez are over.

Shocking results so far in that Canada hasn't won in their 1st two group games instead drawing Guadeloupe 2-2, and a scoreless draw with Guatemala who actually created more chances than Canada.

US plays T&T today and if they win by 2+ goals, will likely earn 1st in the group and avoid Mexico until the finals setting up a nice clash. Canada will likely need to beat Cuba by 2+ goals and hope Guatemala and Guadeloupe don't draw. Cuba has been a disappointment so far. Coming in I think Cuba was pegged to finish 2nd in the group. The little islands have played well. Guadeloupe for sure. Martinique has played well also.

CONCACAF mainstays Costa Rica and Honduras have been dreadful.

Updates on several Tulsa recruiting targets, including 3-star receiver Jordan Martin and tight end Carter Braugh.

Updates on several Tulsa recruiting targets, including 3-star receiver Jordan Martin and tight end Carter Braugh.

Kicking can be as much of a head game as golf. Or shooting in basketball. The skill and ability can be there, but after that, it is almost all about confidence. Tulsa will have a new kicker and punter handling things this year. How they perform, especially at place kicker, will go a long way in determining if Tulsa wins or loses close games.

Golden Hurricane Champions Fund Surpasses Goal

TULSA, Okla. –– The Golden Hurricane Champions Fund reached all-time highs of over $2.6 million and 1,780 total members in its recently completed fund drive, TU Athletics announced today.

Tulsa reached $2,621,771, surpassing the $2.5M goal by $121,771, while the Champions Fund also added nearly 1,000 new members.

As The University of Tulsa athletics’ primary fundraising arm, the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund strives to provide every Golden Hurricane student-athlete with the opportunity to realize a world-class athletic and academic experience.

“We have increased our fund drive totals in each of the past three years, but after surpassing $2 million a year ago for the first time in school history, we went into this drive with a very lofty goal of $2.5 million,” said Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. “On behalf of our student-athletes and coaches, I extend our sincere thanks to all those who participated and continue to tell TU’s story by encouraging friends and family to join to the Champions Fund.

“The success of the Champions Fund, both for money raised and increased membership, shows the continued trajectory of interest and support for our athletic programs. I hope that even more alumni, letterwinners, Tulsans and Oklahomans see the impact their financial support can have on TU athletics and our over 400 student-athletes.”

TU remains committed to providing the greatest opportunity for its student-athletes to excel academically, athletically and in the community.

To find out more information about joining the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund, call 918.631.4688 or go online at TulsaHurricane.com/championsfund.