The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Tulsa Golden Hurricane play on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in a game on the college football Week 1 schedule.
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Check out these college football Week 1 picks and college football Week 1 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 12:45 p.m. MST on ESPNU (stream with FUBO).
Oklahoma State is a 14-point favorite over Tulsa in college football Week 1 odds for the game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Cowboys are -525 on the moneyline, while the Golden Hurricane are +400. The over/under (point total) for the game is set at 57.5 points.
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The Arizona Republic: Oklahoma State 38, Tulsa 20
Jeremy Cluff writes: "Some people are very
high on Oklahoma State's chances in Year 1 under coach Eric Morris. This game will show why."
Picks and Parlays: Oklahoma State 41, Tulsa 24
David Anicetti writes: "Oklahoma State's roster turnover creates uncertainty, but Morris already has his quarterback and several proven playmakers from the North Texas system. That familiarity matters in an opener, especially against a Tulsa defense that struggled to force turnovers and consistently stop the run last season. The move from -11.5 to -14 raises the requirement for Oklahoma State, but Mestemaker, Hawkins and Young give the Cowboys more proven production at the key offensive positions. Tulsa has enough offensive talent to score at home, yet keeping pace for four quarters will be difficult if Oklahoma State's new attack quickly resembles the one Morris operated at North Texas. Oklahoma State will create separation after halftime and cover the road spread."
Dimers.com: Oklahoma State 35, Tulsa 22
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives Oklahoma State a win probability of 79%, while Tulsa has a win probability of 21%."
ESPN: Oklahoma State has a 48.5% chance to defeat Tulsa on Saturday
The site gives the Golden Hurricane a 21.5% shot at winning the college football Week 1 game.
Sports Betting Dime: Tulsa 26.6, Oklahoma State 20
The site's formula predicts that the Golden Hurricane will beat the Cowboys in the Week 1 college football game.
The Oklahoman: Oklahoma State 41, Tulsa 24
Jenni Carlson writes: "A season ago, this game got Gundy fired after the Golden Hurricane went to Stillwater and scored a massive upset. No doubt Tre Lamb and his guys believe they can do it again. But Morris and Co. are motivated — no overlooking Tulsa in the first game that many of them will be Cowboys. Plus, we’ll get a first look at the offensive firepower. Just don’t expect the playbook to be cracked wide open. Oregon, after all, awaits."
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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