A historic night in Tulsa
The Tulsa Oilers Football closed out their regular season with a commanding 66‑42 victory over the Quad City Steamwheelers, a win that not only secured the franchise’s best record in team history but also extended a nine‑game winning streak into the playoffs.
Finishing the schedule at 11‑5, the Oilers surpassed every previous mark in wins, a milestone that underscores the rapid rise of a team that entered the year as a dark horse.
Star‑studded performance
Quarterback TJ Edwards II completed 15 passes for 238 yards and six touchdowns, and added 35 rushing yards and two more scores on the ground.
Running back TJ Davis scored three touchdowns, including a hat trick, helping the Oilers build an early lead.
Receiver Ketron Jackson Jr. contributed two scoring catches, giving the aerial attack multiple threats and helping the team build a 37‑22 halftime lead.
The defense intercepted a pass in the end zone, sparking a quick touchdown response that swung the scoreboard in Tulsa’s favor.
By the final whistle the Oilers had piled on 37 points in the first half and continued to dominate, finishing with a 66‑42 result that left the opposition scrambling to respond.
With the regular season in the books, the team now turns its attention to Sunday’s league results, which will determine the playoff opponent and the venue for the next chapter of their historic run.
The victory was a collective effort, with contributions from Jerminic Smith Sr., Caleb Ramseur, Juwan Johnson, Axel Perez, Daquan Neal, Keyvon Rudd and Mark Shepherd Jr., each playing a part in the team’s surge toward the postseason.