1986 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1986 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football Independent 7–4 Don Morton 2nd Mike Daly 2nd Skelly Stadium The 1986 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa as an independent during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first year under head coach Don Morton, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 7–4 record.1986 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 29, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulsa/1986-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Steve Gage with 1,090 passing yards, Derrick Ellison with 1,064 rushing yards, and Ronnie Kelly with 533 receiving yards.1986 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 29, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulsa/1986.html#all_passing Schedule 1986 AP August 30 l Louisiana Tech 11 (I-AA) Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 17–22 25,667 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80939653/errors-plague-tulsa-in-loss-to-la-tech/ The Daily Oklahoman Errors plague Tulsa in loss to La. Tech August 31, 1986 July 6, 2021 Newspapers.com September 6 w Tennessee Tech Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 51–0 10,466 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-tu-rebounds-with-510-rout/160462864/ Tulsa World TU rebounds with 51–0 rout September 7, 1986 December 7, 2024 Newspapers.com September 13 w Oklahoma State Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK rivalry 27–23 41,235 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-ellison-gage-help-tul/170681525/ The Wichita Eagle-Beacon Ellison, Gage help Tulsa surprise Oklahoma State September 14, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 l y Arkansas 12 Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 17–34 51,080 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-arkansas-fends/170681638/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Arkansas fends off Tulsa September 21, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 w y Houston Houston Astrodome Houston, TX 24–14 12,445 https://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate-tulsa-comes-from-behin/170681721/ The Victoria Advocate Tulsa comes from behind to clip Cougars September 28, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 w Cal State Fullerton Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK ESPN 20–10 11,988 Tulsa Survives Tricks, Tops Titans, 20–10 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Orange County Jim McCurdie October 3, 1986 III-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8904917/tulsa_survives_tricks_tops_titans/ Newspapers.com February 12, 2017 October 11 l y Southwestern Louisiana Cajun Field Lafayette, LA 13–17 22,031 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-ragin-cajuns-ring-u/170680269/ The Daily Oklahoman Ragin' Cajuns ring up Hurricane, 17–13 October 12, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 w Central Michigan Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 42–6 10,876 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-hurricane-blows-past-central/170681823/ Tulsa World Hurricane blows past Central Michigan, 42–6 October 19, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 w y Wichita State Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 38–10 12,437 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72132827/tulsa-relay-team-buries-shockers/ The Wichita Eagle Tulsa relay team buries Shockers November 2, 1986 February 26, 2021 Newspapers.com November 8 w y New Mexico University Stadium Albuquerque, NM 34–27 11,372 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-tu-nips-lobos/170681939/ Tulsa World TU nips Lobos November 9, 1986 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 l y Miami (FL) 1 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 10–23 51,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-miami-lackluster-in-23/170682063/ The Tampa Tribune-Times Miami lackluster in 23–10 win November 16, 1986 April 19, 2025 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 186 January 21, 2023 After the season 1987 NFL draft The following Golden Hurricane players were selected in the 1987 NFL draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1987/draft.htm 1987 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 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 5121David AlexanderCenterPhiladelphia Eagles6144Steve GageDefensive backWashington Redskins6158Chris PikeDefensive tacklePhiladelphia Eagles10257Charles WrightDefensive backSt. Louis Cardinals References Tulsa Category:Tulsa Golden Hurricane football seasons Tulsa Golden Hurricane football