Skipper helps Tulsa overcome Central Arkansas 38-27
Luke Skipper threw two touchdowns and ran for another as Tulsa opened the season with a 38-27 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Arkansas Bears
27
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCA | 13 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
| TLSA | 7 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
H. A. Chapman Stadium · 18,356 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 35-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs North Alabama Lions | L 9-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | L 27-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 35-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Abilene Christian Wildcats | L 14-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:36 27-38
Shamari Brooks 1 Yd Run (Nathan Walker Kick)
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Touchdown 8:11 27-31
Cole Neph 14 Yd pass from Luke Skipper (Nathan Walker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 27-24
Justin Morris 0 Yd Fumble Return (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Field Goal 1:25 20-24
Nathan Walker 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:52 20-21
Breylin Smith 2 Yd Run (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Touchdown 5:10 13-21
Shamari Brooks 1 Yd Run (Nathan Walker Kick)
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Touchdown 14:57 13-14
Luke Skipper 1 Yd Run (Nathan Walker Kick)
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Touchdown 3:54 13-7
Kierre Crossley 1 Yd Run (Matt Cummins Kick)
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Field Goal 6:23 6-7
Matt Cummins 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 3-7
Matt Cummins 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:49 0-7
Justin Hobbs 49 Yd pass from Luke Skipper (Nathan Walker Kick)
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TLSA
11 plays, 62 yards, 1:27
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UCA 5:39
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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TLSA 7:36
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:36 27-38
Shamari Brooks 1 Yd Run (Nathan Walker Kick)
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UCA 8:05
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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TLSA 8:05
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:11 27-31
Cole Neph 14 Yd pass from Luke Skipper (Nathan Walker Kick)
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TLSA 11:08
8 plays, 18 yards, 3:06 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 27-24
Justin Morris 0 Yd Fumble Return (Matt Cummins Kick)
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UCA 14:14
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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TLSA 1:25
9 plays, 58 yards, 3:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:25 20-24
Nathan Walker 40 Yd Field Goal
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UCA 5:19
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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TLSA 5:49
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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UCA 5:49
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 20-21
Breylin Smith 2 Yd Run (Matt Cummins Kick)
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TLSA 12:22
2 plays, 55 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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UCA 12:55
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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TLSA
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:39 · End of Half
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UCA 2:39
4 plays, 26 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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TLSA 5:10
9 plays, 57 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:10 13-21
Shamari Brooks 1 Yd Run (Nathan Walker Kick)
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UCA 7:37
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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TLSA 9:29
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:00 · Punt
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UCA 10:18
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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TLSA 11:37
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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UCA 12:56
3 plays, 24 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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TLSA 14:57
14 plays, 65 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 13-14
Luke Skipper 1 Yd Run (Nathan Walker Kick)
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UCA 3:54
4 plays, 54 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:54 13-7
Kierre Crossley 1 Yd Run (Matt Cummins Kick)
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TLSA 5:09
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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UCA 6:23
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:23 6-7
Matt Cummins 40 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 8:35
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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UCA 10:43
7 plays, 27 yards, 1:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 3-7
Matt Cummins 19 Yd Field Goal
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TLSA 12:49
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:49 0-7
Justin Hobbs 49 Yd pass from Luke Skipper (Nathan Walker Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
UCA
TLSA
16
1st Downs
25
0-10
3rd down efficiency
12-20
1-1
4th down efficiency
2-2
247
Total Yards
470
165
Passing
196
17/25
Comp/Att
15/24
6.6
Yards per pass
8.2
82
Rushing
274
32
Rushing Attempts
63
2.6
Yards per rush
4.3
5-35
Penalties
9-92
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
26:32
Possession
33:25
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