North Texas dominates UNLV as Tulsa seeks offensive consistency in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
In Week 2 of American Conference action, North Texas overwhelmed UNLV with a 44-6 victory in Denton, showcasing a strong defensive performance that denied UNLV a touchdown. Tulane narrowly defeated South Alabama 28-24, while Tulsa eked out a 23-17 win against Sam Houston. The Golden Hurricane, despite their undefeated record, must improve offensively, having scored only 47 points across their wins. The absence of offensive consistency is a concern for Tulsa heading into upcoming matchups.
- •North Texas beats UNLV 44-6, showcasing strong defensive play.
- •Tulsa wins 23-17 against Sam Houston despite poor offensive stats.
- •Tulane edges South Alabama 28-24 in a close matchup.
- •Tulsa needs greater offensive consistency to compete effectively.
- •Conference action continues as teams look to improve standings.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Three takeaways from Week 2 of American Conference action
"North Texas is a contender, Tulsa needs to show more, and ECU and Tulane are on alert.
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