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The Oklahoma State football squad commences its 2026 campaign under new head coach Eric Morris with a Saturday road clash against Tulsa at H.A. Chapman Stadium. This matchup marks the first official contest of the Morris tenure, following a turbulent offseason that saw the Cowboys part ways with longtime coach Mike Gundy after a defeat to the Golden Hurricane in Tulsa last year.
Morris, who arrived from North Texas, brought quarterback Drew Mestemaker and several other Mean Green transfers to Stillwater. The Cowboys are eager to turn the page and exact a measure of revenge against their in-state rivals in front of what is expected to be a charged atmosphere in Tulsa.
How to Watch Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Streaming: ESPN+ (available via live stream options)
- Broadcast Team: Mike Corey (play-by-play) and Barrett Brooks (analyst)
- Location: H.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Start Time: 2:45 p.m. CT
For fans unable to attend, the contest will be accessible via ESPN+ with a subscription. The broadcast crew will provide commentary from the booth at Chapman Stadium, bringing viewers all the action as the Cowboys open their season.
Betting Odds and Predictions
According to BetMGM odds as of Saturday, Sept. 5, Oklahoma State enters as a 13.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 58.5 total points. The moneyline lists OSU at -550, while Tulsa is a +425 underdog. A prediction suggests a 49-20 Cowboys victory, with Morris's offense and Mestemaker lighting up the scoreboard in the season opener.
Oklahoma State 2026 Schedule (All Times Central)
- Sept. 5: at Tulsa – 2:45 p.m. (ESPNU)
- Sept. 12: vs. Oregon – 11 a.m. (ESPN)
- Sept. 19: vs. Murray State – 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Sept. 26: at West Virginia – Fox or FS1
- Oct. 10: vs. UCF – TBA
- Oct. 17: at Houston – TBA
- Oct. 24: vs. Colorado – TBA
- Oct. 31: at Iowa State – TBA
- Nov. 7: at Kansas State – TBA
- Nov. 14: vs. Texas Tech – TBA
- Nov. 21: at Arizona State – TBA
- Nov. 28: vs. Kansas – TBA
Tulsa 2026 Schedule (All Times Central)
- Sept. 5: vs. Oklahoma State – 2:45 p.m. (ESPNU)
- Sept. 12: at Sam Houston State – 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Sept. 19: vs. East Texas A&M – 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Sept. 26: at Arkansas – 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Oct. 1: vs. North Texas – 8 p.m. (ESPN)
- Oct. 10: at Navy – 2:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)
- Oct. 17: at Rice – TBA
- Oct. 23: vs. Army – 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Nov. 7: at Tulane – TBA
- Nov. 14: vs. Florida Atlantic – TBA
- Nov. 21: vs. Charlotte – TBA
- Nov. 27: at UTSA – TBA
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