Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 7–42 Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 42–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 7, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 42.

Game summary

Tulsa Golden Hurricane dominated Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 42–7 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Cardell Williams (Tulsa) — 218.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jordan Ford — 118.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kenji Lewis — 5 rec, 64.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tulsa (+0.313/play) vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff (-0.122/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions	6	0	0	0	7
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	0	24	6	6	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UAPBArkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

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TLSATulsa Golden Hurricane

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Q1TD
MJMichael Jamerson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Michael Jamerson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q2TD
CWCardell Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cardell Williams rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q2TD
MSMarquis Shoulders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Cardell Williams pass to Marquis Shoulders for a touchdown (80 yards)
Tulsa
Q2TD
MJMalachai Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Cardell Williams pass to Malachai Jones for a touchdown (15 yards)
Tulsa
Q2TD
MSMarquis Shoulders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Cardell Williams pass to Marquis Shoulders for a touchdown (19 yards)
Tulsa
Q3TD
JFJordan Ford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Jordan Ford rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q4TD
BTBayne Tryon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-36
Roman Fuller pass to Bayne Tryon for a touchdown (7 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Cardell Williams (Tulsa) — 218.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.19 EPA/play +17.82 EPA
Roman Fuller (Tulsa) — 15.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.68 EPA/play +3.36 EPA
Jalen Macon (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) — 40.0 yds · +0.55 EPA/play +3.32 EPA

Rushing

Jordan Ford (Tulsa) — 118.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Johness Davis (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) — 114.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Michael Jamerson (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) — 13.0 yds · 1 TD -0.61 EPA

Receiving

Kenji Lewis (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +1.17 EPA
Maurice Lloyd (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.09 EPA
Marquis Shoulders (Tulsa) — 5 rec · 132.0 yds +2.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cardell Williams	Tulsa	15	80.0%	218	3	+1.19	+17.82
Roman Fuller	Tulsa	2	100.0%	15	1	+1.68	+3.36
Jalen Macon	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	6	83.3%	40	0	+0.55	+3.32
Mekhi Hagens	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	24	41.7%	82	0	-0.28	-6.61
Braylon Braxton	Tulsa	4	25.0%	9	0	-2.65	-10.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	Tulsa
Plays	69	67
EPA / play	-0.122	+0.313
Total EPA	-8.42	+20.96
Success rate	34.8%	61.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.110	+0.504
Rush EPA / play	-0.131	+0.226
Yards	304	542

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tulsa	3	12	-5.44	Interception
Q1	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	4	18	+2.40	Rush TD
Q1	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	4	11	-4.33	Interception
Q1	Tulsa	5	13	-5.11	Interception
Q1	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	6	4	-3.51	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	11	54	+0.92	Punt
Q1	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	6	30	-0.26	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	7	54	+5.37	Rush TD
Q2	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	6	36	-0.67	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	3	92	+7.05	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	4	17	-0.78	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	5	57	+4.77	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	3	10	-0.44	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	5	46	+4.50	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	12	52	-2.09	Punt
Q3	Tulsa	2	4	-1.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Braylon Braxton pass intercepted (-6.54 EPA)
Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Cardell Williams pass to Marquis Shoulders for a touchdown (80 yards) (+6.23 EPA)
Q1 · Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions · Mekhi Hagens pass intercepted (-4.98 EPA)
Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Cardell Williams pass to Marquis Shoulders for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.76 EPA)
Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Braylon Braxton pass intercepted (-4.48 EPA)
Q3 · Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions · Jalen Macon pass to Kenji Lewis for 21 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.1 EPA)
Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Fumble (-3.81 EPA)
Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Cardell Williams pass to Devan Williams for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tulsa Golden Hurricane controlled the final (42–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Cardell Williams (Tulsa) — 218.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Tulsa at 0.313 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 7, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 42 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane won with a final score of 7–42.

Where can I find the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531337.

Who led Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in passing?

Cardell Williams (Tulsa) led passers with 218.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Tulsa Golden Hurricane in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.