North Texas achieved a resounding victory against Tulsa, with quarterback Chandler Morris leading the charge by throwing for an impressive 439 yards and completing five touchdown passes to five different receivers. The game marked the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams, with North Texas dominating the field throughout the matchup.

One standout play was Makenzie McGill II’s 75-yard dash following Tulsa’s 45-yard field goal, extending North Texas’ lead to 52-6 early in the fourth quarter. Morris showcased his skills by connecting with various receivers, including a 96-yard touchdown pass to Blair Conwright and a 26-yard strike to Wyatt Young, establishing a comfortable lead of 24-3 at halftime. Morris continued his momentum in the third quarter, throwing touchdown passes to DT Sheffield, Dalton Carnes, and Kiefer Sibley, further solidifying North Texas’ lead at 45-3.

Tulsa’s offense struggled against North Texas’ strong defense, with quarterback Kirk Francis completing 13 of 29 passes for 101 yards and throwing two interceptions. Cooper Legas managed to pass for an 18-yard touchdown to Jack Wright late in the game, and Tim Carpenter connected with Connor Vaughn for a final five-yard touchdown, but it was not enough to overcome North Texas’ dominant performance.

Morris’ impressive 22 out of 34 pass completions, combined with a strong running game led by McGill who amassed 70 yards on just five carries, propelled North Texas to a convincing victory. With Conwright recording 115 receiving yards and a total of 12 receivers getting involved in the passing game, North Texas displayed their offensive depth and versatility.

The win improved North Texas’ record to 4-1, while Tulsa fell to 2-3 after the tough loss. The game showcased North Texas’ strength on both sides of the ball and highlighted Morris’ exceptional performance as a playmaker for his team.