Baylor Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Dawson Jones' 50-yard FG on final play lifts Army over Tulsa 38-35

Dawson Jones kicked a 50-yard field goal on the final play of the game and Army rallied last in a 38-35 victory over Tulsa

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

How to watch Army vs Tulsa: Live stream College Football, TV channel The Army Black Knights (4-2) face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-3) at H.A. Chapman Stadium on Friday night in college football action. Oct 1...

7 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Three touchdown passes in win Hayes completed 20 of 27 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 38-17 win against Rice. He also had five rushes for three yards.

Impact Hayes led the offense to score 31 unanswered points to secure Tulsa's fourth win and first conference victory of the season. The quarterback threw three touchdowns for the second time this year, posting his most efficient performance by completing 20 of 27 passes (74.1 percent). Since returning from injury in Week 5, his last three games have been productive, totaling 728 passing yards and seven scores with zero turnovers. He will look to keep rolling Saturday at Navy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Hayes throws for 3 touchdowns and Tulsa tops Rice 38-17

Baylor Hayes threw three touchdown passes and Tulsa defeated Rice 38-17

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tosses one TD in loss Hayes was 20-for-35 passing for 268 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-26 defeat to Navy.

Impact Hayes could not replicate his previous outing against North Texas, accounting for just one touchdown during Saturday's contest. The quarterback found Omari Singleton for a three-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, bringing his season total to five passing scores. He has recorded over 30 passing attempts in back-to-back games with Tulsa leaning heavily into the aerial attack as of late. Hayes is showing no signs of rust following a two-game absence earlier in the season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Five total touchdowns in return Hayes completed 25 of 43 passes for 211 yards and three touchdowns during Thursday's 45-44 overtime loss against North Texas. He also had five rushes for 14 yards with two touchdow...

Impact Hayes was expected to return in Week 5 and did so with no lingering signs of a knee issue, accounting for five touchdowns. His two rushing touchdowns were a career high, with both coming near the goal line. The huge offensive output fell short when, after scoring to tie the game in overtime, the team opted to go for two, and he connected with Omar Singleton on a pop pass that fell just short of the goal line. Regardless, he shouldn't have to worry about his starting job after this performance, even though Dexter Williams played well during his two-game absence.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson throws 4 TD passes, runs for TD in OT as UNT beats Tulsa 45-44

Tayven Jackson threw a season-high four touchdown passes and added a 1-yard rushing TD in overtime, Jahiem White had 219 yards rushing and a touchdown, and North Texas beat Tulsa 4...

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Starting quarterback for Week 5 Hayes (knee) will start Thursday's game against North Texas, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact As expected, with Hayes looking good for Thursday, Week 5 will mark Hayes' return from a two-game absence stemming from an ankle injury. It prevented his immediate redemption from a tough start to his 2026 season, most defined by an equal number of touchdowns and interceptions, both one. However, Tulsa's team looks like it believes in his promise to build on last season, when he logged 2,158 passing yards and a 12-6 TD-INT ratio in the passing game. So, ideally for the Hurricane, he can get right on back quickly.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 4, looking good for Week 5 Hayes (knee) is out for Saturday's game at Arkansas but is expected to return for conference play, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Considering that Hayes' injury status was doubtful less than a week before the Nakos update, the Tulsa quarterback sitting out another game should be unsurprising. Also, with him unavailable, Dexter Williams will log another start under center at Arkansas. Thereafter, the Golden Hurricane will begin their conference schedule by hosting North Texas, and he is expected to be ready sometime during in-conference games. The question is when that time comes, especially with the Hurricane getting less rest before their Thursday night game against UNT.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 4 at Razorbacks Hayes (knee) is doubtful for Week 4 at Arkansas, per Matt JOnes.

Impact Hayes was initially expected to return for Week 4 after missing Week 3 against East Texas A&M, but it's not trending that way for the Golden Hurricane's gunslinger. "He's not moving very well, as well as I thought he should be...he did not practice last night," Tulsa head coach Tre Lamb said Monday. Dexter Williams figures to start in his stead once again if he indeed can't go.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 3, expected back Week 4 Hayes (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Texas A&M-Commerce but is expected to be back Sept. 26 at Arkansas, Steve Helwick of SB Nation reports.

Impact More info has been released on Hayes' knee injury, described as a sprain. Tulsa's head coach Tre Lamb expects the quarterback to be available the week after, so after Week 3, his injury status will be probable going into the Arkansas game. In his place against Texas A&M-Commerce will be Dexter Williams.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Hayes (knee) is listed as day-to-day with a knee injury and is not expected to appear Week 3 against Texas A&M-Commerce, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes, who exited Saturday's win over Sam Houston State before returning late in the contest, is expected to be held out of next Saturday's game against the Lions due to precautionary reasons. The 6-foot redshirt sophomore quarterback is out to a productive start with the Golden Hurricanes this season. If Hayes is ultimately held out next week, senior Dexter Williams would likely start for Tulsa.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee injury Hayes (knee) finished 16-for-29 passing for 126 yards during Saturday's 23-17 victory against Sam Houston State. He also had nine rushes for 14 yards.

Impact Hayes left Saturday's win over Sam Houston State with a knee injury late in the fourth quarter per Larry Lewis of On3.com, but he was able to return to the contest to kneel out the game. The 6-foot redshirt sophomore quarterback's status remains in question ahead of next week's game against Texas A&M-Commerce, but his re-entry on the final drive bodes well for his status moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Tulsa to upset win Hayes was 17-for-24 passing for 227 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-10 victory versus Oklahoma State. He also had six rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Hayes may not have impressed on the stat sheet but still led Tulsa to an upset win over Oklahoma State. The quarterback was the starter for the team during his freshman season last year, tossing for 2,158 yards and a 12-6 TD-INT ratio, and is looking to break out as a top quarterback in the conference. He was able to connect with six different pass catchers and threw a 21-yard touchdown to Omari Singleton in the third quarter. The signal-caller has a more favorable game against Sam Houston next Saturday as he looks to lead Tulsa to its first 2-0 start since 2015.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tulsa defeats Oklahoma State 24-10 in debut of Cowboys' head coach Eric Morris

Damari Alston ran for two touchdowns, Baylor Hayes passed for another score, and Tulsa upset Oklahoma State 24-10 to spoil the debut of Cowboys coach Eric Morris

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Wraps up first year as a starter Hayes completed 11 of 22 passes for 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-24 defeat versus UAB. He also had seven rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Hayes threw a touchdown and an interception this week to conclude what has been a streaky first year as the Tulsa starter. The redshirt freshman finishes with 2.158 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions, and may have to work hard again next year for the starting role.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 2 TDs, leads UAB to 31-24 win over Tulsa with 39 players unavailable

Jevon Jackson rushed for two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, and Jalen Kitna threw two touchdown passes in UAB’s 31-24 win over Tulsa on Saturday, in the season final...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Tulsa over Army Hayes completed 20 of 31 passes for 267 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-25 victory against Army. He also had six rushes for six yards.

Impact Hayes was solid in the Golden Hurricane's comeback win this week, throwing his eleventh touchdown pass of the year. The freshman has gotten more comfortable as the season has progressed, as he's only been sacked once in three of the last four games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan kicks game-winning FG to complete Tulsa's comeback over Army, 26-25

Seth Morgan hit a 27-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining as Tulsa rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat Army 26-25 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws a touchdown in win Hayes completed 12 of 19 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 win over Oregon State. He also had five rushes for 43 yards.

Impact Tulsa's offense was led by its running game this week, but Hayes did his job, throwing his tenth touchdown of the season. The freshman has used his legs a lot more the past two weeks as well, totaling 90 rushing yards and a touchdown in that span.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Richardson, Allen lead rushing attack as Tulsa takes down Oregon State 31-14

Dominic Richardson racked up 166 rushing yards and one touchdown on 27 touches, Ajay Allen added 61 rushing yards and a score on seven carries, and Tulsa defeated Oregon State 31-1...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Picked off twice in loss to FAU Hayes completed 24 of 46 passes for 235 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 40-21 defeat to Florida Atlantic. He also had 19 rushes for 47 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hayes had a game to forget this week against FAU, throwing his first multi-interception game. It's the first time this season the freshman hasn't thrown a touchdown pass in a game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdown passes in loss Hayes completed 19 of 31 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 38-37 overtime loss versus Temple. He also had 12 rushes for 18 yards.

Impact Hayes looked comfortable during Saturday's game against Temple, throwing three touchdowns for the first time in his career. The redshirt freshman's yardage totals have increased with each game, and he will now face an FAU defense that has let up at least 30 points in six of eight games this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simon's 5 TDs lead Temple past Tulsa in 38–37 OT thriller

Evan Simon threw his 21st touchdown of the season in overtime — remaining interception-free — as Temple edged Tulsa 38–37 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws for a career high in loss Hayes completed 23 of 41 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 41-27 loss versus East Carolina. He also had 16 rushes for 23 yards.

Impact After being promoted to starting quarterback this week, Hayes made sure to make the most of his opportunity, throwing for a career-high in yards and recording his first two-touchdown performance. Despite the loss, the redshirt freshman proved himself, showing he was ready for the moment in a hostile environment on primetime.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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