Did Tulsa Provide the Blueprint for Stopping the BYU Offense?
After the Armed Forces Bowl, some claimed Tulsa provided the plan to stop BYU's offense and Riley Nelson. We watched the game again and found reasons to disagree.
Cougars (24) @ Golden Hurricane (21)
Friday, Dec 30, 2011, 12:00 PM EST
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl - Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
BYU
Cougars
24
| Final - 12.30.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Cougars | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Stories
BYU Vs. Tulsa Recap, Armed Forces Bowl 2011: The Numerical
The numbers that mattered in BYU's 24-17 win over Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl, from defensive domination, to an unexpected injury, to Cody Hoffman's timely brilliance.
BYU 24 Tulsa 21 - Recap and Game Balls
Recap of BYU's 24-21 victory over Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl. Game balls and play of the game also awarded.
Rapid React
Rapid Reacts! Bronco D stands strong, Cody Hoffman enters Beast Mode, and Riley Nelson is so wonderfully ugly.
2011-12 Bowls: Early Bowl Open Thread
An open thread for the early bowl games of Dec. 30.
3 Keys to a BYU Victory
3 Keys to a BYU Victory over Tulsa
BYU vs. Tulsa: Pick 'Em & Open Thread
Our current record in bowl pick 'em as a blog is 10-4 (.714) 9-3 Independent Armed Forces BowlGerald Ford StadiumDallas, TX11:00 am CST TV: ESPN 8-4 (7-1) 2nd C-USA East This is likely to be...
GAMEDAY PREVIEW: Armed Forces Bowl - BYU v. Tulsa
GAMEDAY PREVIEW: Armed Forces Bowl - BYU v. Tulsa
BYU Vs. Tulsa, Armed Forces Bowl 2011: Balance And Even Matchups
A preview of today's Bell Helicopters Armed Forces Bowl between BYU and Tulsa, one of the more evenly-matched bowl games on the schedule.
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Preview: BYU, Tulsa Play in Obscurity
Tulsa and BYU have probably had very few of their games seen by most Americans. Friday won't really change that.
Armed Forces Preview: By the numbers, Tulsa should beat BYU, but...
Adam Mangum takes a detailed look at the matchup between BYU and Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl
Biff's Almanac: BYU v SMC/BYU v Tulsa
Biff's Almanac: BYU v SMC/BYU v Tulsa
GameThreads
Cougars Fans GameThread on Vanquish The Foe
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| Tulsa | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 9:51 left: Tulsa Touchdown - 8-yard pass from G.J. Kinne to Ricky Johnson. (Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point is good). |
| 9:51 left: |
| 0:17 left: B-Y-U Field Goal - 35-yarder by Justin Sorensen. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 8:45 left: Tulsa Touchdown - 14-yard pass from G.J. Kinne to Clay Sears. (Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point is good). |
| 8:45 left: |
| 0:12 left: B-Y-U Touchdown - 17-yard pass from Riley Nelson to Cody Hoffman. (Justin Sorensen extra point is good). |
| 0:12 left: |
| Quarter 3 |
| 1:41 left: B-Y-U Touchdown - 30-yard pass from Riley Nelson to Cody Hoffman. (Justin Sorensen extra point is good). |
| 1:41 left: |
| Quarter 4 |
| 10:42 left: Tulsa Touchdown - 30-yard pass from G.J. Kinne to Bryan Burnham. (Kevin Fitzpatrick extra point is good). |
| 10:42 left: |
| 0:11 left: B-Y-U Touchdown - 2-yard pass from Riley Nelson to Cody Hoffman. (Justin Sorensen extra point is good). |
| 0:11 left: |
| Team statistics | BYU | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 35:24 | 24:36 |
| First Downs | 18 | 15 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 17-40 2 | 18-32 0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 94 40 | 37 27 |
| Punt Return Yards | 44 | 1 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 2 1-0 2 | 2 3-2 0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-60 | 1-5 |
| Punts-Average | 8-41.9 | 8-44.2 |
