Tulsa QB Baylor Hayes out Week 3, expected “to be fully back” vs.
Tulsa · Baylor · ArkansasThe Tulsa Golden Hurricane are one of college football's most pleasant surprises through two weeks of the 2026 season. Tulsa is 2-0 for the first time since 2015 after a statement win over Oklahoma State and a road victory at Sam Houston .
Largely helped by Oklahoma State's subsequent upset over Oregon , the Golden Hurricane are currently receiving 18 votes in the AP Poll — sitting six spots away from its first ranking in six years. However, not all news in Tulsa is golden.
Quarterback Baylor Hayes suffered a knee injury late in the win over Sam Houston on a slide where he was contacted by a defender. We avoided disaster there, which is good.
I expect him to be fully back and ready to go Arkansas week. Out of precautionary reasons, we're gonna hold him."
KEY POINTS
- Tulsa QB Baylor Hayes out Week 3, expected “to be fully back” vs. Arkansas.
- Tre Lamb announces Kennesaw State transfer QB Dexter Williams II will start Week 3.
- Hayes will miss the Golden Hurricane's Week 3 matchup against East Texas A&M of the FCS.
- "Baylor's gonna be out this week," Tulsa head coach Tre Lamb said in his Monday press conference .