Total Yards
Oklahoma430
Tulane396
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Tulane at Oklahoma
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Tulane
American Athletic
Final Score
35 - 40
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Oklahoma
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Oklahoma314
Tulane296
Rushing Yards
Oklahoma116
Tulane100
Turnovers
Oklahoma2
Tulane3
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind9 mph SW
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Oklahoma vs Tulane box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Oklahoma33:22
Tulane26:38
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Oklahoma holds off Tulane 40-35
Oklahoma defeated Tulane 40-35 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 430-396 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma set the terms early in a game that finished 40-35. Spencer Rattler 1 Yd Run (Gabe Brkic Kick) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma the first major swing.
Oklahoma's box score carried the story: 430 total yards, 116 rushing yards, and 314 passing yards. Tulane finished with 396 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 296 through the air.
Oklahoma converted 3-12 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Oklahoma led 37-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Gabe Brkic 56 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Spencer Rattler 1 Yd Run (Gabe Brkic Kick) (Oklahoma led 7-7 over Tulane).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaetavian Toles 15 Yd Run (Graham Dable Kick) (Tulane led 14-7 over Oklahoma).
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Williams 1 Yd Run (Gabe Brkic Kick) (Oklahoma led 14-14 over Tulane).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Carroll 6 Yd pass from Michael Pratt (Graham Dable Kick) (Tulane led 7-0 over Oklahoma).
Field Goal Good
Gabe Brkic 26 Yd Field Goal (Oklahoma led 24-14 over Tulane).
Field Goal Good
Gabe Brkic 51 Yd Field Goal (Oklahoma led 27-14 over Tulane).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-35
Oklahoma defeated Tulane.
Total yards
430-396
Oklahoma held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
116
Oklahoma averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
314
Oklahoma averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
Oklahoma's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Tulane's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Tulane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 430 | 396 |
| Passing Yards | 314 | 296 |
| Rushing Yards | 116 | 100 |
| First Downs | 24 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 4-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 6-48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-40 | 27-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 16 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:22 | 26:38 |