Tulane cruised to a 31-14 victory over Tulsa in Week 5, with the Green Wave's defense controlling much of the contest. Tulane scored 17 points in the second quarter alone to build an early lead that Tulsa could never overcome.

Tulsa's Baylor Hayes led the Golden Hurricane with 245 passing yards, connecting with Jewlyen Roberts on nine receptions. Despite Hayes' efforts through the air, Tulsa managed just 14 points, failing to score in the second half. The home team's offense struggled particularly in the fourth quarter, as evidenced by multiple stalled drives near the goal line.

Tulane's defense was the game's dominant force, recording several high-impact plays that swung momentum decisively in their favor. The visitors' offense was efficient early, with Hayes throwing a 72-yard touchdown to Brody Foley in the second quarter that exemplified Tulsa's early struggles containing the Green Wave.

The loss was particularly costly for Tulsa at home, as Tulane covered the 14.5-point spread decisively. The final score fell under the 52-point over-under, with neither team able to maintain offensive momentum throughout the four quarters.