Sat Sep 14 23:52:26 UTC 2024: ## Oklahoma Cruises Past Tulane in Tune-Up for SEC Opener

**Norman, OK -** No. 15 Oklahoma secured a convincing 34-19 victory over Tulane on Saturday, showcasing a potent offensive attack led by quarterback Jackson Arnold. Arnold accounted for three touchdowns, rushing for two and throwing for another, while also racking up 169 passing yards and 97 rushing yards.

The Sooners (3-0) dominated the first half, building a 21-0 lead before Tulane (1-2) mounted a late comeback attempt. Taylor Tatum contributed a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown for Oklahoma, while Deion Burks hauled in seven catches for 80 yards.

Tulane, coming off a close loss to Kansas State, kept the game close despite a struggling offense. Darian Mensah completed just 14 of 32 passes for 166 yards for the Green Wave. Makhi Hughes provided a spark with 71 rushing yards and a touchdown catch.

The Sooners’ defense proved crucial, limiting Tulane to 279 total yards and snapping their 10-game road win streak. Oklahoma’s lead was briefly threatened in the fourth quarter when Tulane’s Tyler Grubbs returned an interception for a touchdown. However, Arnold’s second touchdown run with six minutes remaining sealed the victory.

Oklahoma now sets its sights on its first SEC game, a highly anticipated matchup against Tennessee next Saturday at home.

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