Tulsa Golden Hurricane 29–27 East Carolina Pirates: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Quick answer

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated East Carolina Pirates 29–27 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Tulsa Golden Hurricane 29, East Carolina Pirates 27.

Game summary

Tulsa Golden Hurricane edged East Carolina Pirates 29–27 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 297.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.34 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rahjai Harris — 145.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kamdyn Benjamin — 6 rec, 143.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Carolina (+0.071/play) vs Tulsa (+0.063/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	12	6	6	3	29
East Carolina Pirates	12	9	0	3	27

Scoring Map

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

TLSATulsa Golden Hurricane

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 9

+3OPP 20

ECUEast Carolina Pirates

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tulsa
Q1TD
KBKamdyn Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kirk Francis pass to Kamdyn Benjamin for a touchdown (31 yards)
East Carolina
Q1TD
JJJaylen Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Alex Flinn pass to Jaylen Johnson for a touchdown (4 yards)
East Carolina
Q1TD
RHRahjai Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Rahjai Harris rushes 50 yards for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q1TD
LMLuke McGary
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Kirk Francis pass to Luke McGary for a touchdown (15 yards)
Tulsa
Q2TD
BJBill Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Bill Jackson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Carolina
Q2TD
JHJsi Hatfield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Alex Flinn pass to Jsi Hatfield for a touchdown (32 yards)
East Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 29 yards
Tulsa
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 28 yards
Tulsa
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
24-21
Field goal good from 26 yards
East Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
24-24
Field goal good from 26 yards
Tulsa
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
27-24
Field goal good from 37 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 297.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +12.46 EPA
Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +2.44 EPA

Rushing

Rahjai Harris (East Carolina) — 145.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
Anthony Watkins (Tulsa) — 106.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Alex Flinn (East Carolina) — 65.0 yds +0.10 EPA

Receiving

Kamdyn Benjamin (Tulsa) — 6 rec · 143.0 yds +2.51 EPA
Chase Sowell (East Carolina) — 5 rec · 108.0 yds +2.17 EPA
Carl Chester (Tulsa) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Francis	Tulsa	37	62.2%	297	2	+0.34	+12.46
Alex Flinn	East Carolina	21	57.1%	172	2	+0.12	+2.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tulsa	East Carolina
Plays	68	55
EPA / play	+0.063	+0.071
Total EPA	+4.25	+3.91
Success rate	38.2%	47.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.337	+0.116
Rush EPA / play	-0.265	+0.043
Yards	422	411

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tulsa	4	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	East Carolina	6	80	+7.29	Pass TD
Q1	Tulsa	8	59	+1.15	Ended
Q1	East Carolina	1	50	+4.28	Rush TD
Q1	Tulsa	7	30	+0.20	Pass TD
Q1	East Carolina	3	-5	-3.77	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	6	45	+3.55	Rush TD
Q2	East Carolina	9	78	+6.36	Pass TD
Q2	Tulsa	10	35	-3.39	Interception
Q2	East Carolina	6	65	+0.96	Field goal
Q3	East Carolina	3	7	-2.18	Punt
Q3	Tulsa	7	71	+2.13	Field goal
Q3	East Carolina	5	16	-2.56	Interception
Q3	Tulsa	6	29	-0.85	Field goal
Q3	East Carolina	10	66	+1.47	Field goal
Q4	Tulsa	3	9	-1.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kirk Francis pass to Kamdyn Benjamin for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Blocked Field Goal (46 yards) (-4.52 EPA)
Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Fumble (-4.4 EPA)
Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Rahjai Harris rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+4.28 EPA)
Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kirk Francis pass to Kamdyn Benjamin for 33 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.21 EPA)
Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Alex Flinn pass intercepted (-4.1 EPA)
Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kirk Francis pass to Kamdyn Benjamin for 47 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.33 EPA)
Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Anthony Watkins rushes for 46 yards (1st & 10) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tulsa Golden Hurricane controlled the final (29–27) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 297.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: East Carolina at 0.071 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 29, East Carolina Pirates 27 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane won with a final score of 29–27.

Where can I find the Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531346.

Who led Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Kirk Francis (Tulsa) led passers with 297.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tulsa Golden Hurricane at East Carolina Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.