The 1991 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team represented the University of Tulsa during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach

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, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 10–2 record and defeated

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, 28–17, in the

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. During the regular season, the team defeated #15

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(35-34) and lost to #2

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(10-34). The team's statistical leaders included quarterback T. J. Rubley with 2,054 passing yards, Chris Hughley with 1,326 rushing yards, and

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with 792 receiving yards.

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane football seasons Freedom Bowl champion seasons

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