Brewer, Brooks help Tulsa run over Houston for 45-17 win
Groh: "This was a total team victory"
Joel Meyers and Al Groh discuss the big defensive plays by Tulsa that sparked the team's 45-17 victory over Houston.
TULSA, Okla. -- D'Angelo Brewer ran for 140 yards and a touchdown, Shamari Brooks rushed for 111 yards and another score as Tulsa pulled away in the second half for a 45-17 victory over Houston on Saturday.
McKinley Whitfield had a 52-yard interception return and Chad President ran in from a yard out three plays later to pull the Golden Hurricane (2-5, 1-2 American Athletic Conference) within 10-7 at halftime.
President added a 2-yard TD-run and Brewer scored on a 46-yard run to give Tulsa a 24-10 lead after three quarters.
Dillon Birden ran for a 24-yard touchdown to pull Houston (4-2, 2-1) to 24-17 with 11:32 left. Luke Skipper answered with a 70-yard touchdown pass to Keenen Johnson, and Brooks capped a nearly six-minute drive on a 5-yard run with 35 seconds remaining.
Tulsa's Petera Wilson Jr. recovered a Kyle Postma fumble and returned it three yards for a late touchdown.
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| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Oklahoma State | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Oklahoma | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Iowa State | 6-3 | 7-6 |
| Kansas State | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| West Virginia | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas Tech | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Kansas | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| UCF | 3-6 | 6-7 |
| TCU | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Houston | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| BYU | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Baylor | 2-7 | 3-9 |
| Cincinnati | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2023 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| SMU | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Tulane | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| UTSA | 7-1 | 9-4 |
| Memphis | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| South Florida | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Rice | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Navy | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| North Texas | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| UAB | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Temple | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| East Carolina | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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