Brief
Tulsa defeats Rice 38-17 as Baylor Hayes throws three TD passes
Baylor Hayes led Tulsa to a 38-17 victory over Rice, completing 20 of 27 passes for 249 yards.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Baylor Hayes threw three touchdown passes as Tulsa beat Rice 38-17 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
Tulsa built a 21-17 halftime lead after scoring three second‑quarter touchdowns, two on short Hayes throws. The Golden Hurricane added a third‑quarter field goal and a fourth‑quarter short touchdown pass from Hayes plus a 45‑yard run by running back Trequan Jones.
What the reports add
Hayes completed 20 of 27 attempts for 249 yards. Jones rushed for 77 yards, while wide receiver Oran Singleton Jr. recorded 87 receiving yards. Rice quarterback Jacurri Brown ran for 154 yards on 50‑ and 78‑yard TD runs but was shut out after the first 40 minutes and 59 seconds.
What was said
The AP report did not include direct quotes.
How it came about
Tulsa (4-3, 1-2 American Conference) improves its standing ahead of a Friday matchup with Army, while Rice (1-6, 0-3) heads to Florida Atlantic next Saturday.
Key facts
- Tulsa defeated Rice 38-17 on Oct. 17, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Baylor Hayes completed 20 of 27 passes for 249 yards and three TDs. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Trequan Jones rushed for 77 yards; Oran Singleton Jr. had 87 receiving yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Rice QB Jacurri Brown ran for 154 yards on two long TD runs. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Baylor Hayes throws for 3 touchdowns and Tulsa tops Rice 38-17”
