Northwestern State Demons 28–62 Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated Northwestern State Demons 62–28 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Northwestern State Demons 28, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 62.

Game summary

Tulsa Golden Hurricane dominated Northwestern State Demons 62–28 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 299.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Lloyd Avant — 64.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Zion Steptoe — 5 rec, 88.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tulsa (+0.366/play) vs Northwestern State (+0.148/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northwestern State Demons	12	0	0	12	28
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	12	24	6	12	62

Scoring Map

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

NWSTNorthwestern State Demons

OPP 49

TLSATulsa Golden Hurricane

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern State
Q1TD
KLKennieth Lacy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Kennieth Lacy rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q1TD
KBKamdyn Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Kirk Francis pass to Kamdyn Benjamin for a touchdown (36 yards)
Northwestern State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Punt return touchdown
Tulsa
Q1FG
Points+6
Yard line
OPP 49
Score
12-12
Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (74 yards)
Tulsa
Q2TD
JBJeremiah Ballard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Kirk Francis pass to Jeremiah Ballard for a touchdown (29 yards)
Tulsa
Q2TD
AWAnthony Watkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Anthony Watkins rushes 33 yards for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q2TD
CVConnor Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Kirk Francis pass to Connor Vaughn for a touchdown (20 yards)
Tulsa
Q2TD
CVConnor Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Kirk Francis pass to Connor Vaughn for a touchdown (14 yards)
Tulsa
Q3TD
BPBraylin Presley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-42
Braylin Presley rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Northwestern State
Q4TD
MKMyles Kitt-Denton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-42
Quaterius Hawkins pass to Myles Kitt-Denton for a touchdown (12 yards)
Tulsa
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-48
Kickoff
Northwestern State
Q4TD
CNC. Newman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-48
C. Newman rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Tulsa
Q4TD
CWC. Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-54
C. Williams rushes 22 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 299.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.65 EPA
Quaterius Hawkins (Northwestern State) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.62 EPA/play +8.10 EPA
JT Fayard (Northwestern State) — 28.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -6.60 EPA

Rushing

Lloyd Avant (Tulsa) — 64.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Zay Davis (Northwestern State) — 63.0 yds +0.12 EPA
Bill Jackson (Tulsa) — 55.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Receiving

Zion Steptoe (Tulsa) — 5 rec · 88.0 yds +1.88 EPA
Kamdyn Benjamin (Tulsa) — 5 rec · 65.0 yds +1.38 EPA
Braylin Presley (Tulsa) — 5 rec · 41.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kirk Francis	Tulsa	31	74.2%	299	4	+0.54	+16.65
Quaterius Hawkins	Northwestern State	5	80.0%	57	1	+1.62	+8.10
JT Fayard	Northwestern State	15	33.3%	28	0	-0.44	-6.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northwestern State	Tulsa
Plays	52	72
EPA / play	+0.148	+0.366
Total EPA	+7.71	+26.32
Success rate	34.6%	54.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.075	+0.537
Rush EPA / play	+0.194	+0.236
Yards	305	632

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern State	2	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Tulsa	3	6	-2.33	Punt
Q1	Northwestern State	5	23	-1.71	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	7	80	+7.00	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern State	4	17	-1.31	Touchdown
Q1	Northwestern State	5	12	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Tulsa	7	37	-0.40	Touchdown
Q1	Tulsa	9	75	+6.03	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern State	6	15	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	2	41	+3.38	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern State	3	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	5	62	+4.96	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern State	3	-9	-2.21	Punt
Q2	Tulsa	7	65	+5.29	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern State	1	4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Tulsa	7	75	+4.53	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Blocked Field Goal Touchdown (74 yards) (-9.29 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Kennieth Lacy rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+7.08 EPA)
Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Punt return touchdown (-4.97 EPA)
Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kirk Francis — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.89 EPA)
Q3 · Northwestern State Demons · JT Fayard pass to Amaaz Eugene for 22 yards (3rd & 16) (+4.32 EPA)
Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kickoff (+4.3 EPA)
Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Kirk Francis pass to Connor Vaughn for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern State Demons · Quaterius Hawkins pass to Myles Kitt-Denton for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tulsa Golden Hurricane controlled the final (62–28) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Kirk Francis (Tulsa) — 299.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Tulsa at 0.366 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 Northwestern State Demons vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Northwestern State Demons 28, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 62 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Northwestern State Demons vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane won with a final score of 28–62.

Where can I find the Northwestern State Demons vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645318.

Who led Northwestern State Demons vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in passing?

Kirk Francis (Tulsa) led passers with 299.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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