ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Navy scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns and rallied past Tulsa for a 34-26 victory on Saturday in a Football Bowl Subdivision game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Midshipmen improved to 2-3, while the Golden Hurricane dropped to 3-3. Attendance was 30,963. Navy trailed 26-20 entering the fourth quarter before Jackson Gutierrez capped two late drives with short touchdown runs. Gutierrez finished with three rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown, helping the Midshipmen erase a Tulsa lead that had stood for much of the game. The Midshipmen scored the final 14 points of the game after Tulsa had taken a 26-20 lead into the fourth quarter.

Tulsa built its advantage with a balanced offensive effort and a pair of first-half field goals. Navy opened the scoring in the first quarter when Gutierrez broke free for a 56-yard touchdown run and Nolan Bartley added the extra point. Tulsa answered later in the quarter on Sevion Morrison’s 1-yard touchdown run, with Owen Carey kicking the extra point. The Golden Hurricane took its first lead on a trick play, as O. Singleton completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to David Wells Jr. Carey’s extra point made it 14-7. Carey then added field goals of 30 and 24 yards in the second quarter to stretch the Tulsa lead to 20-7. Navy cut into the deficit just before halftime when Gutierrez connected with Truman Brasfield on a 58-yard touchdown pass. Bartley’s extra point trimmed Tulsa’s lead to 20-14 at the break.

The Golden Hurricane extended its lead in the third quarter. Baylor Hayes completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to O. Singleton, but the two-point attempt failed, leaving Tulsa ahead 26-14. Navy responded with Cam Robinson’s 7-yard touchdown run, though Bartley’s extra-point attempt failed. Tulsa had a chance to add more points later in the quarter, but Carey’s 47-yard field goal attempt was no good. The Midshipmen entered the fourth quarter trailing 26-20 and still needing a pair of scores.

Navy’s comeback began with 8:30 remaining in the fourth quarter. Gutierrez scored on a 4-yard run and Bartley made the extra point to give Navy a 27-26 lead. Tulsa could not answer, and Navy put the game away with 1:10 remaining. Gutierrez rushed up the middle for a 3-yard touchdown, and Bartley’s extra point set the final margin. The Midshipmen defense limited Tulsa’s offense in the fourth quarter, while Navy’s rushing attack controlled the final possessions. Navy finished with 34 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and secured its second win of the season.

Baylor Hayes led Tulsa’s passing attack, completing 21 of 38 passes for 268 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed four times for 14 yards. David Wells Jr. caught five passes for 74 yards and one touchdown. Damari Alston carried 11 times for 22 yards and added two receptions for 5 yards. Luke Tevis had one reception for 16 yards, and Donnell Gee Jr. added one catch for 12 yards. Sevion Morrison scored on a 1-yard run, and DJ McKinney had one rush for 2 yards. Max Tulen punted three times for 119 yards. Owen Carey made both extra points in the first quarter and added field goals of 30 and 24 yards before missing from 47 yards in the third quarter.

Tulsa’s defense recorded several high tackle totals. Dax Collins led the way with 13 tackles. Ashton Williams had 11 tackles, while Rylan Leathers and Arias Nash each finished with 10. Hudson Ball added eight tackles, and Chris Thompson Jr. had seven. Tyson Williams recorded six tackles and one interception. Jaylen George and Sam Stone each made five tackles. Jayden Madkins, Devin Robinson, Tyler Rich, Zane Woodham and Dailen Howard each had three tackles. Thomas Davis and Caldra Williford each added two tackles, while Ty Anderson, JD Drew, Tai Newhouse, Seth Davis, Aquavious Dunbar, Kyran Duhon, Reilarean Phillips and RJ McIntosh each made one tackle. The Golden Hurricane also had stops from others, but could not preserve the late lead.

Navy’s offense was powered by Michael Barrow, who rushed 14 times for 107 yards and caught two passes for 16 yards. Vic Listorti ran seven times for 33 yards and caught one pass for 17 yards. Charles Robinson had three rushes for 14 yards and one punt return for no yards. Evan Blouir had one rush for 2 yards. Truman Brasfield turned his lone reception into a 58-yard touchdown. Jordan Collins caught one pass for 4 yards. The Midshipmen also received production from their special teams and rushing game, which helped them convert late scoring chances.

Defensively, Navy was led by Coleman Cauley, who recorded 10 tackles and one quarterback hurry. Cam Robinson and Giuseppe Sessi each made eight tackles. Griffen Willis and Nolan McCamy each had five tackles. Aaron Rose and MarcAnthony Parker added four tackles apiece. Aiden Lyczek finished with four tackles, half a sack and one quarterback hurry. Phillip Hamilton made three tackles. The Midshipmen held Tulsa to field goals in key moments and forced the Golden Hurricane to settle for a missed field goal in the third quarter. Navy’s late stops allowed the offense to complete the comeback.

The result moved Navy to 2-3 on the season and Tulsa to 3-3. Tulsa is next scheduled to play at Rice, while Navy is set to visit Texas-San Antonio. The Midshipmen will look to build on the late comeback, while the Golden Hurricane will try to regroup after letting a fourth-quarter lead slip away.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Navy 44, Tulsa 28. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Navy with a 94.7 percent probability to win. Tulsa had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of +1.5. The total score of 60 went under the over/under line of 48.5.