Missed opportunities defined the night

Tulsa moved the ball effectively, outgaining New Mexico State by nearly 100 yards, but costly mistakes swung the outcome. The Golden Hurricane came up empty on multiple red-zone trips, including an interception before halftime and a missed field goal.

Coach Tre Lamb put it bluntly:

“I just didn’t score the ball. I got the red zone turnover before the half, kick before the half… They found a way to make a few more plays than we did. Certainly disappointed. The season’s not over. We’re 1-1. We gotta go.”

Hayes provided a spark but came up short late

Redshirt freshman Baylor Hayes gave TU new life in the second half, rushing for one score and tossing another to tight end Brody Foley. But his late interception stalled the final comeback bid.

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