Tulsa beats FAU 38-21 and secures bowl eligibility

Tulsa improved to 6-4 with a 38-21 home win over Florida Atlantic on November 14, earning its first bowl eligibility since 2021. Hayes threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, Ross had 163 receiving yards, and a Tulsa World column framed the milestone as a positive sign for athletic leadership and momentum. Charlotte is next, while bowl selection remains unresolved.