Temple38 @FINAL 37Tulsa , Week 9, Oct 25, 2025

Simon threw 5 touchdowns without an interception, completing 24 of 35 passes for 267 yards. His 21st TD of the season came in overtime, and he has yet to throw a pick all year, showcasing elite decision-making.

Temple complemented Simon's passing with 180 rushing yards, led by Hunter Smith's 92 yards on 10 carries, including a 72-yard run. This balance keeps defenses guessing and opens up play-action opportunities.

The Owls scored on their first OT possession with a 1-yard TD pass from Simon to Hollawayne, then held Tulsa to a touchdown and a failed two-point conversion. Temple's ability to perform under pressure is a key strength.

Temple allowed Tulsa to tie the game late in regulation but forced a critical two-point stop in overtime. The defense, while not dominant, made plays when needed, including Carl Hardin's 52-yard field goal to take a lead.

At 5-3 overall and 3-1 in AAC play, Temple is in strong position for bowl eligibility and conference contention. The win on the road against a struggling Tulsa team builds momentum for upcoming games.

Tulsa's offense, led by Baylor Hayes with 296 yards and three touchdowns, showed the ability to score and keep pace, but the defense allowed Temple's Evan Simon to throw five touchdowns without an interception, including the game-winner in overtime.

After scoring a touchdown in overtime to make it 38-37, Tulsa attempted a two-point conversion to tie or win but failed, directly resulting in the loss. This highlights a critical area for improvement in clutch situations.

Richardson's touchdown run with 3:44 left in regulation tied the game at 31-31, showing Tulsa's resilience and ability to execute under pressure, but the team couldn't carry that momentum into overtime.

With the loss, Tulsa falls to 0-4 in AAC play, indicating ongoing difficulties in conference matchups. The team will need to address defensive consistency and red-zone efficiency to compete in future games.

Baylor Hayes' 296-yard, three-touchdown outing demonstrates the passing game's potential, which could be a key factor in upcoming games if the defense can make stops and the team can finish drives with points.