Hayes Sparks Tulsa to 60-10 Rout of Tulane
Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes was named one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week after a career-high passing performance.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes completed 26 of 33 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in a 60-10 victory over Tulane on Saturday, November 7. The result was Tulsa's second American Conference win of the season.
Why it matters
Hayes' performance earned him recognition among the Manning Award Stars of the Week, placing the Golden Hurricane quarterback in the national conversation for the award. The honor adds visibility to Tulsa's offense as the program continues its conference schedule.
Hayes threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns on 26-of-33 passing, while Oran Singleton Jr. recorded 13 receptions for 177 yards and three touchdowns. The final finalist field for the Manning Award has not yet been set.
The players
Baylor Hayes
Tulsa quarterback whose four-touchdown performance earned him Manning Award Stars of the Week recognition.
Oran Singleton Jr.
Tulsa wide receiver who caught 13 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns against Tulane.
Manning Award
A college football quarterback award created in 2004 that is the only major award considering postseason performance.
The details
Three of Hayes' four touchdown passes went to Singleton Jr., and Tulsa scored four touchdowns through the air in addition to its ground production. Fans may vote for their favorite quarterback through the Manning Award Stars of the Week program.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Tulsa defeats Tulane 60-10 at Tulane.
Early December 2026: Manning Award finalists are announced.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Tulsa hosts Florida Atlantic at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa.
Season Trajectory
Tulsa's victory was its second American Conference win of the season, which keeps the Golden Hurricane in the mix within the conference race. The Manning Award's inclusion of postseason performance means Hayes' regular-season output will be weighed alongside the eventual end of the college football calendar.
For fantasy managers, Singleton Jr.'s 13-catch, 177-yard, three-touchdown line and Hayes' four touchdown passes are the most immediately actionable output from this game. Tulsa's next home game against Florida Atlantic on November 14 offers the next opportunity to track those numbers.
The takeaway
Hayes' performance shows how a quarterback can contribute across passing efficiency and touchdown production without turnovers. Readers following Tulsa should watch the November 14 home matchup for whether that efficiency holds.
What happens next
The Manning Award finalists will be announced in early December, and the winner will be revealed following the College Football Playoff National Championship. Tulsa hosts Florida Atlantic at H.A. Chapman Stadium on Saturday, November 14.
Further reading
Explore more on Tulsa Football for the latest on the Golden Hurricane's season.
More information
Learn more about the award and vote for your favorite quarterback at Manning Award info and fan voting.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Albany Democrat-Herald.
