1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 10–1 6–0 John Cooper 6th Larry Coker 3rd Mike Knoll 3rd Skelly Stadium MVC champion The 1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth year under head coach John Cooper, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 10–1 record (6–0 against conference opponents) and won the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) championship. The team defeated Big Eight Conference opponents Oklahoma State (25–15) and Kansas (20–15), but lost to Southwest Conference opponent Arkansas (38–0).1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 25, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulsa/1982-schedule.html The team had two running backs who each rushed for over 1,000 yards during the 1982 season. Mike Gunter totaled 1,464 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 7.5 yards per carry, while Ken Lacy rushed for 1,097 yards and 12 touchdowns with an average of 5.5 yards per carry. Quarterback Skip Ast accumulated 595 passing yards and 367 rushing yards.1982 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulsa/1982.html#all_passing Head coach John Cooper was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Despite a glowing 10-1 record and a top 20 ranking in both major polls at the end of the regular season, they were not invited to participate in a bowl game. Schedule 1982 AP Central y y y y September 4 6:35 p.m. Air Force<ncg> Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK W 35–17 29,811 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-gunter-keys-tulsa-3517/158705044/ The Star-Ledger Gunter keys Tulsa, 35–17 September 5, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 11 at No. 13 Arkansas<ncg> Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR L 0–38 43,820 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salisbury-post-razorbacks-cruise-pas/158705096/ The Salisbury Post Razorbacks cruise past Tulsa, 38–0 September 12, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com September 19 Oklahoma State<ncg><hc> Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK (rivalry) W 25–15 35,297 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star-tulsa-controls-ande/158705155/ Lincoln Journal Star Tulsa controls Anderson, Cowboys September 20, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 2 at Kansas<ncg> Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS W 20–15 35,552 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-kus-losing-effort-di/158705202/ Omaha World-Herald KU's losing effort disappoints coach October 3, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 9 at New Mexico State Aggie Memorial Stadium Las Cruces, NM W 31–14 11,633 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-hurricane-blows-past-aggies/158705260/ Tulsa World Hurricane blows past Aggies, 31–14 October 10, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 16 Southern Illinois Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK W 22–3 26,936 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-star-lacy-gunter-help-tulsa-cl/158705319/ The News-Star Lacy, Gunter help Tulsa clout Southern Illinois October 17, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 at Drake Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 34–18 12,820 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-tu-finally-quells-drake-34/158705371/ Tulsa World TU finally quells Drake, 34–18 October 24, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 1:30 p.m. at Wichita State Cessna Stadium Wichita, KS W 30-21 28,450 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71975741/tulsa-harvests-shockers/ The Daily Oklahoman Tulsa harvests Shockers October 31, 1982 February 24, 2021 Newspapers.com November 6 West Texas State Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK W 59–21 25,803 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-tulsa-breezes-592/158705431/ The Arizona Republic Tulsa breezes, 59–21, claims conference title November 7, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com November 13 Indiana State Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK W 48–14 23,929 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-tu-pummels-indiana-state-48/158705468/ Tulsa World TU pummels Indiana State, 48–14 November 14, 1982 November 9, 2024 Newspapers.com November 20 1:32 p.m. at North Texas State<ncg> No. 20 Fouts Field Denton, TX W 38–20 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87992882/in-bowling-tulsa-apparently-has-struck/ The Daily Oklahoman In bowling, Tulsa apparently has struck out November 21, 1982 October 29, 2021 Newspapers.com Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 https://tulsahurricane.com/documents/2022/8/19/TU_FB22_MediaGuide_Web_220819.pdf University of Tulsa 185 January 21, 2023 NCAA Statistics; Schedule & Results (Tulsa) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/132797 National Collegiate Athletic Association November 9, 2024 After the season 1983 NFL draft The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1983 NFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1983/draft.htm 1983 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com April 23, 2023https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/tulsa/drafted.htm Tulsa Drafted Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com April 23, 2023 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Round Pick Player Position NFL club 5113Sid AbramowitzTackleBaltimore Colts12328Stu CrumKickerNew York Jets References Tulsa Category:Tulsa Golden Hurricane football seasons Category:Missouri Valley Conference football champion seasons Tulsa Golden Hurricane football