- Matchup: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Golden Hurricane (+13.5)
- Over/Under Total: 59.5
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This Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-11 last season) will visit H. A. Chapman Stadium to challenge the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-8 from last year). The Golden Hurricane are underdogs by 13.5 points, with a total set at 59.5 points.
The Cowboys completed their last season with a disappointing 1-11 record. In their most recent outing, they faced the Iowa State Cyclones, suffering a defeat with a score of 20-13. In that game, Oklahoma State rushed the ball 23 times, accumulating just 27 yards for an average of 1.2 yards per carry. Overall, they participated in 57 plays that yielded 229 yards. On the defensive side, they allowed 9 completions out of 19 attempts for 113 yards, achieving a completion rate of 47.4%. The Cowboys struggled against the line of scrimmage, giving up 233 yards on 48 attempts, averaging 4.9 yards per rush.
Throughout last season, Oklahoma State garnered a total of 3,509 yards, with 7 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns, while committing 17 turnovers. The team accrued 187 first downs and was penalized 64 times for 568 yards. Averaging 118.3 rushing yards per game, the Cowboys ranked 114th in Division 1 football. Their scoring average was a mere 14.2 points per game.
On the defensive front, the Cowboys surrendered 3,029 passing yards, placing them 100th nationally. Over the season, they allowed an average of 252.4 yards per game through the air, alongside a completion percentage of 65.7%. Their total yards allowed averaged 418.3 per game, ranking 116th. Additionally, they conceded 28 passing touchdowns and 18 rushing touchdowns, allowing opponents an average of 4.3 yards per carry and 165.9 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,991 yards on the ground over the season. The Oklahoma State defense ranked 126th nationally, yielding 33.3 points per game.
Meanwhile, the Golden Hurricane concluded last season with a 4-8 record. In their latest match, they were defeated by the UAB Blazers with a score of 31-24. Against UAB, Tulsa’s defense allowed 55 rushing attempts for 229 yards (averaging 4.2 yards per carry). In pass defense, they conceded a completion rate of 77.8%, giving up 166 yards on 14 out of 18 completions. On offense, Tulsa compiled a total of 357 yards by running 64 plays (averaging 5.6 yards per play), while their ground game averaged 4.7 yards per carry with 198 yards on 42 carries.
In scoring averages, the Golden Hurricane ranked 100th, putting up 23.2 points per game. Tulsa’s offense generated an average of 397.9 yards per game, positioning them 57th in the nation. With 458 penalty yards from 61 infractions, they ranked 112th in Division 1 for aiding opponents. The team recorded 10 interceptions and 10 fumbles lost, accumulating 265 first downs. Last year, Tulsa achieved 2,669 passing yards, averaging 222.4 yards per game, ranking 71st. Their rushing offense averaged 175.5 yards per game, totaling 2,106 yards for the season.
The Golden Hurricane defense allowed an average of 28.9 points per game, ranking them 94th. They relinquished 2,189 rushing yards (182.4 yards/game) and 22 rushing touchdowns last season, in addition to 22 passing touchdowns and allowing 214.3 yards per game, ranking 58th nationally. The Tulsa defense was on the field for 857 plays, placing them 79th in Division 1. They managed to recover 4 fumbles and secured 7 interceptions, concluding the season having surrendered a total of 347 points.
Who will triumph in tonight’s clash between the Cowboys and Golden Hurricane against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Cowboys -13.5
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