Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-2) vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-1)
September 19, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma State Cowboys -11.5 / Tulsa Golden Hurricane +11.5; Over/Under: 54.5
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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Oklahoma State Cowboys meet in week 3 college football action from Boone Pickens Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys prediction.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recap
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this game looking to rebound from a 42-23 loss at the hands of Navy last time out to sit at 1-2 on the year. After this game, Tulsa will head home for a matchup with the Tulane Green Wave
Golden Hurricane Looking To Get Back To .500
Baylor Hayes has thrown for 323 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 INTs on 66.7% passing while Kirk Francis has thrown for 318 yards, 2 touchdowns and a pick on 61.1% passing. Dominic Richardson’s rushed for 296 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Tulsa on the ground while Zion Booker has a team-high 23 receptions for 214 yards and a score to lead Tulsa in receiving. Micah Tease has 118 receiving yards while Brody Foley has a pair of receiving TDs as well on the year. On defense, Ray Coney leads Tulsa with 36 total tackles including 10 solo tackles while Elijah Green has a team-high 3 interceptions. J’Dan Burnett has a team-high 4 sacks and Byron Turner Jr. has 3.5 sacks as well on the year.
Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win
- Oklahoma State has lost 10 of its last 11 games.
- Oklahoma State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games.
- Tulsa has covered the spread in eight of its last nine September games as a road underdog.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Recap
The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this game looking to reset after having a bye week following their 69-3 beatdown loss at the hands of Oregon last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, OK State will take on Baylor at home to start Big 12 conference play.
Cowboys Looking To Shake Off Beatdown L
Zane Flores has thrown for 203 yards and 2 INTs on 51.3% passing while Kalib Hicks has rushed for a team-high 119 yards on 35 carries so far this season. Terrill Davis leads OK State in receiving with 78 receiving yards while Gavin Freeman has a team-high 6 catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Bryan McCoy Jr. has a team-high 23 total tackles while Wendell Gregory’s added a team-high 3 sacks for the Cowboys so far this season.
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Tulsa has lost each of its last 11 games against opponents from the Big 12 Conference.
- Oklahoma State has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-conference opponents at Boone Pickens Stadium.
- Tulsa has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games.
- Oklahoma State has covered the spread in each of its last three games against teams from Oklahoma.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulsa’s last six road games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Oklahoma State’s last five September games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction
I’m leaning towards Tulsa and the points. I know that the Cowboys are coming in prepared after the bye week and having had a week to stew on their blowout loss at the hands of Oregon last time out. However, this is still a bad Oklahoma State team with an inexperienced QB, and Tulsa is kind of in the same boat, but I’ve been more impressed with that Baylor Hayes brought to the table against Navy and I just think there’s nothing that OK State could do to make me want to lay points with them here. Give me Tulsa and the points here.
