Tulsa was champion of the Missouri Valley Conference, leading to their invitation to the Sun Bowl.
The Red Raiders were 2nd in the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Glenn Dobbs threw a pass to Saxon Judd, who ran into the end zone to give the Golden Hurricane a 6-0 lead, which turned out to be the winning score.
Glen Dobbs went 20-of-31 passes for 201 yards, setting a Sun Bowl record.
[1][2] Tulsa appeared in four straight bowl games before Frnka left for Tulane, winning two more conference titles.