Tulsa vs Tulane Prediction Football Picks Today 9/27/25

In this article we will formulate a Tulsa vs Tulane prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 27th at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 5 matchup. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 2-2 (0-1) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 19-12 last week. Tulsa led 16-3 at halftime and while they didn’t play great in the second half, they still hung on for the win. The Golden Hurricane out gained Okie State by a total of 424-403, went 7-19 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. Baylor Hayes went 23-36 for 219 yards and one touchdown, while Dominic Richardson rushed 31 times for 146 yards. Brody Foley led the receivers with five catches for 66 yards in the game. The Tulsa defense recorded two sacks and seven tackles for loss in the victory. 

Tulsa also has a win over Abilene Christian, but they did lose to New Mexico State and Navy. The Golden Hurricane is averaging 24.3 points per game with 219.5 passing yards and 187.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 20.5 points against per game this season. Baylor Hayes has completed 65.6% of his passes for 542 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Zion Booker has caught 29 passes for 273 yards and one score. Dominic Richardson is the leading rusher for Tulsa with 84 carries for 442 yards and two touchdowns this season. 

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave are 3-1 (0-0) this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 45-10 in their last game. Tulane trailed 10-0 after the first quarter and 23-3 at the half, before allowing the first 22 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Green Wave were out gained by a total of 548-282, went 6-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Jake Retzlaff went 5-17 for 56 yards, while also rushing for 51 yards on eight carries. Shazz Preston was the leading receiver with three receptions for 35 yards in the loss. The Tulane defense recorded one sack and four tackles for loss in the game. 

Tulane opened the season with three straight wins against Northwestern, South Alabama, and Duke. The Green Wave are averaging 25.0 points per game with 172.8 passing yards and 211.0 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.5 points against per game this season. Jake Retzlaff has completed 53.7% of his passes for 578 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 339 yards and six scores on 48 carries. Omari Hayes is the Tulane leading receiver with 14 catches for 165 yards this year. 

Why Tulsa will beat Tulane

• Tulsa has won four of its last five September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Tulsa has covered the spread in three of its last four games against Tulane.
• Tulane has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against teams from Oklahoma.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulsa’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Tulane’s last five games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tulsa ranks T131st among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (3.0).
• Tulsa ranks T22nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.5).
• Tulane ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (12.5).
• Tulane ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-8.5).

Tulsa vs Tulane Prediction 

Tulane comes into this contest as a pretty big favorite to get the win, but they played very poorly last week and will be back on the road. Tulsa was shaky to start the season, but they beat up on Oklahoma State last week. The Golden Hurricane have a decent rushing attack, which allowed them to control the clock in that upset win. I think that win against Okie State is going to give Tulsa plenty of confidence and while they may not win this game, I think they can keep it close, especially at home. Take Tulsa and the points in this one. 

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