University of Tulsa Athletics

IRVING, Texas –– University of Tulsa quarterback Braylon Braxton was named to the American Athletic Conference's weekly football honor roll, the league announced today.

A 6'3" redshirt freshman from Frisco, Texas, Braxton had his second consecutive 300-yard passing game when he completed 25-of-43 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns in Tulsa's 37-30 road win over the Houston Cougars.

Braxton also had a team-high 51 yards rushing, including a 37-yard touchdown run with 0:23 remaining in the first half that brought Tulsa to within four points, 24-20, at halftime.

His 316-yard performance is the second-best freshman passing performance in school history, behind T.J. Rubley's 386 yards in 1987 against Oklahoma State. Braxton is the only Tulsa freshman quarterback with two 300+ passing games.

Braxton ended the year with 1,133 yards and 10 touchdowns in nine games, while also rushing for 145 yards and five TDs. His 15 touchdowns responsible for is a school record for a Golden Hurricane freshman.

Tulsa’s Braxton Named to AAC Weekly Honor Roll