Baylor Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Tulsa Golden Hurricane

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

Katin Houser passes for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns as East Carolina beat Tulsa 41-27

Katin Houser passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns, London Montgomery rushed for 125 yards and a score, and East Carolina beat Tulsa 41-27

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Promoted to starting role Hayes has been named the starting quarterback for Tulsa for the rest of the 2025 season, according to Larry Lewis of Inside Tulsa Sports.

Impact Hayes has made four appearances for Tulsa this season, completing 60.8 percent of his throws for 782 yards while posting a 4:3 TD:INT. His promotion to the starting role means Kirk Francis has been demoted to a backup role for the time being.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws for a season-high in loss Hayes was 18 of 36 passing for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-14 defeat against Tulane. He also had 11 rushes for negative nine yards.

Impact Despite throwing for a season-high 245 yards, Hayes struggled most of the game Saturday, completing only 50 percent of his passes and getting sacked six times. The freshman has thrown a touchdown in the four games he's played this year, but has three interceptions to go along with it.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still starting quarterback Hayes will be the Golden Hurricane's starting quarterback for their upcoming game Saturday against Tulane, Brett McMurphy of On3 reports.

Impact For multiple weeks, Hayes replaced Kirk Francis (concussion), who can return from action in Week 5. However, the Golden Hurricane want to ride the hot hand of Hayes, who impressed as they upset a Power Conference team last week in Oklahoma State. Hayes logged 23 completed passes for 219 yards, one touchdown and zero turnovers at OK State.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still starting quarterback Hayes will be the Golden Hurricane's starting quarterback for their upcoming game Saturday against Tulane, Brett McMurphy of On3 reports.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws a touchdown in first start Hayes was 23 of 36 passing for 219 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 19-12 win versus Oklahoma State. He also had seven rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Even in a tough environment at Oklahoma State, Hayes filled in seamlessly for Kirk Francis (concussion), throwing for over 200 yards for the first time in his career. The redshirt freshman showed he is a capable backup in case Francis can't recover from his concussion before next week's game.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Haynes throws TD pass, Morgan kicks 4 FG, Tulsa gets rare win over Oklahoma State 19-12

Baylor Hayes threw for 219 yards and a touchdown and Seth Morgan kicked four field goals to help Tulsa defeat Oklahoma State 19-12 for the first time in 27 years

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to start vs. Cowboys Hayes will get the start Friday night against Oklahoma State, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Hayes continues to step in for Kirk Francis, as he did when the gunslinger went down against New Mexico State as well as when he couldn't play last week against Navy. Hayes has tossed for 318 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 66 percent of his passes as well as two scores on the ground in relief duty.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown pass and interception Hayes completed 22 of 37 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 42-23 loss against Navy. He also had nine rushes for five yards with one touchdo...

Impact Hayes got his first start of the season Saturday as Kirk Francis is sidelined with a concussion. The freshman threw his second career touchdown pass, but also turned the ball over once and had accuracy issues, completing only 59.5 percent of his passes. All signs point to him getting the start again next week if Francis can't go.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horvath overcomes 3 early turnovers, leads dominant rushing attack in Navy's 42-23 win over Tulsa

Blake Horvath rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown to lead a 369-yard rushing performance from Navy, en route to a 42-23 win over Tulsa on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start Week 3 Hayes will start Saturday's game against the Navy, Brett McMurphy of On3 reports.

Impact Kirk Francis (concussion) is out Saturday. So instead of him at starting quarterback, Tulsa's team requires a different QB. It will be Hayes, whose 2025 season's lone game includes 151 all-purpose yards (129 passing and 22 rushing) and two touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown pass of career Hayes was 13 of 16 passing for 129 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 21-14 defeat versus New Mexico State. He also had three rushes for 22 yards with one...

Impact Hayes saw his first action of the season Saturday, splitting snaps with week 1 starter Kirk Francis, throwing his first touchdown pass of his career. The transfer from East Tennessee State only appeared in two games last year, and it looks like he will now have an opportunity to compete for the starting job at Tulsa in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Fife's late TD pass lifts New Mexico State to 21-14 victory over Tulsa

Logan Fife threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Harris late in the fourth quarter to rally New Mexico State to a 21-14 victory over Tulsa

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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