Sam Houston State vs Tulsa Prediction Football Picks Today 9/12/26

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Sam Houston Bearkats meet in week 2 college football action from Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recap

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this game looking to add on to their 24-10 win over Oklahoma State in their season opener to improve to 1-0 on the year. After this game, Tulsa will head home for a game against East Texas A&M.

Golden Hurricane Looking To Build On Upset Win

Baylor Hayes completed 17 of 24 passes for 227 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, while also adding 28 rushing yards on 6 carries. Damari Alston spearheaded the ground attack with 73 yards and 2 touchdowns on 15 carries. Oran Singleton Jr. led the receiving corps with 4 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown, while Jimmy Calloway hauled in a team-high 5 receptions for 71 yards. On defense, Chris Thompson Jr. posted a team-high 10 total tackles. Dax Collins and Thomas Davis each logged 1 sack, while Zach Williams and Tyson Williams each picked off a pass.

Sam Houston Bearkats Recap

The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this game looking to bounce back from a 24-21 loss at the hands of Troy last time out to sit at 0-1 on the year. After this game, Sam Houston will take on Nicholls at home.

Bearkats Looking To Bounce Back In Home Opener

Landyn Locke completed 30 of 46 passes for 335 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Alton McCaskill led the Bearkats’ ground game with 51 yards on 13 carries. Grady O’Neill paced the receiving group with 7 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, while Chris Reed and Darrick Bledsoe III each caught a touchdown pass. On defense, Railyn Adams logged a team-high 7 total tackles. Elijah Groves led the pass rush with 1.5 sacks, supported by Brian Bates Jr. (1 sack), Chauncey Chidi (0.5 sacks), Jarra Anderson (0.5 sacks), and Mike King Jr. (0.5 sacks) to total 4 sacks for Sam Houston.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Trends: Week 2

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

• Tulsa has lost each of its last 10 road openers.
• The underdog has won each of Tulsa’s last four games.
• Tulsa has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as a road favorite.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Tulsa’s last four games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Tulsa’s last eight games.
• The underdog has won the first quarter in three of Tulsa’s last four games.

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Sam Houston State has lost 11 of its last 13 games.
• Tulsa has won five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Tulsa has covered the spread in six of its last seven road games against non-conference opponents.
• Tulsa has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
• Tulsa has won the first quarter in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulsa’s last eight games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Sam Houston State’s last six games at Bowers Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.

Sam Houston State Bearkats Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, Max Whisner ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 2, DJ McKinney ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• One of Sam Houston State’s one games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• One of Sam Houston State’s one games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• Tulsa ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
• Tulsa ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction

I’m on Tulsa here. Backing the Golden Hurricane in a clear letdown spot is somewhat intimidating, but I still think that the Golden Hurricane have far more talent in this matchup and that Tulsa defensive line is legit. Sam Houston really struggled offensively for a lot of that game against Troy, and against a better Tulsa team, I wouldn’t be surprised if Sam Houston took a step backwards here. Give me Tulsa laying the points.