Cowboys embarrassed by Golden Hurricane

8:38 pm CT September 5, 2026

Eric Morris, Oklahoma State football have 'a lot of problems to fix' after loss to Tulsa

In what could be described as a true failure, the Oklahoma State Cowboys were a mess in Eric Morris’ head coaching debut, falling 24-10 at Tulsa on Saturday.

8:05 pm CT September 5, 2026

Drew Mestemaker calls loss to Tulsa in OSU football debut 'honestly embarrassing'

Joe Mussatto

In his first game as Oklahoma State starting quarterback, Drew Mestemaker went 29-for-49 passing for 241 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Cowboys' 24-10 loss at Tulsa.

6:18 pm CT September 5, 2026

FINAL: Tulsa 24, OSU 10 | Golden Hurricane humbles Cowboys in opener

Jeff Patterson

Game 1 of the Eric Morris era goes the wrong way as the Cowboys lose the turnover battle 4-1.

OSU will try to break a 12-game losing streak next Saturday when Oregon visits Stillwater.

6:11 pm CT September 5, 2026

1:06 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 24, OSU 10 | Golden Hurricane burn some clock

Jeff Patterson

The Cowboys will take over at their 12-yard line with no timeouts left.

5:59 pm CT September 5, 2026

4:13 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 24, OSU 10 | Zach Williams intercepts Drew Mestemaker in the end zone

Jeff Patterson

The Cowboys turn the ball over for the third time today, but this one is a backbreaker as Zach Williams intercepts Drew Mestemaker in the end zone to likely end all hope for the Cowboys.

The Cowboys are staring down a 12th straight loss.

Stunning.

5:46 pm CT September 5, 2026

7:52 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 24, OSU 10 | Damari Alston scores on 29-yard TD run

Jeff Patterson

Two plays to paydirt.

After getting a fourth-down stop on defense, the Golden Hurricane find the end zone in just two plays as Damari Alston has runs of 5 and 29 yards.

The Cowboys are in deep trouble in Eric Morris' debut as coach.

5:44 pm CT September 5, 2026

8:38 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 17, OSU 10 | Cowboys stopped on fourth down

Jeff Patterson

Tulsa wraps up Miles Coleman after a catch at the line of scrimmage on a fourth-and-1 pass to end OSU's drive at its 34-yard line.

Tulsa is in business.

5:40 pm CT September 5, 2026

9:33 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 17, OSU 10 | Holding penalty derails Golden Hurricane

Jeff Patterson

A holding penalty on Jewlyen Roberts wiped out a 19-yard reception by Jackson Shockley and put Tulsa in a third-and-long.

On third-and-11, Tate Romney tripped up Baylor Hayes after a 3-yard run to end the drive.

OSU will take over at its 25-yard line.

5:31 pm CT September 5, 2026

11:59 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 17, OSU 10 | Drew Mestemaker throws two incompletions

Jeff Patterson

The Cowboys pick up 12 rushing yards but go 0-for-2 passing before punting away.

Tulsa will take over at its 36-yard line.

5:28 pm CT September 5, 2026

13:38 left in fourth quarter: Tulsa 17, OSU 10 | LaDainian Fields intercepts Baylor Hayes

Jeff Patterson

The Cowboys are now in business after LaDainian Fields intercepted a Baylor Hayes pass to end a promising Tulsa drive.

OSU will take over at its 8-yard line.

5:19 pm CT September 5, 2026

1:52 left in third quarter: Tulsa 17, OSU 10 | Drew Mestemaker throws first TD pass with Cowboys

Ben Hutchens

On fourth-and-7 from the Tulsa 16, OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker connected with Justin Bowick at the pylon for a touchdown. OSU is now 2-for-5 on fourth down.

Tulsa takes over on its 27-yard line after the kickoff.

5:01 pm CT September 5, 2026

7:00 left in third quarter Tulsa 17, OSU 3 | Oran Singleton Jr. scores touchdown

Ben Hutchens

Tulsa receiver Oran Singleton Jr. caught a swing pass to the right side and sped by OSU corner LaDainian Fields for a 21-yard touchdown.

OSU will receive the ball on a Tulsa kickoff.

4:56 pm CT September 5, 2026

10:10 left in third quarter: Tulsa 10, OSU 3 | OSU stuffed on fourth-and-1

Ben Hutchens

OSU running back Ayo Adeyi was stuffed for no gain on a fourth-and-1 from the Tulsa 41-yard line. It was his first carry of the game. The Cowboys are 1-for-4 on fourth down.

Tulsa takes over on its 41-yard line.

4:48 pm CT September 5, 2026

12:54 left in third quarter: Tulsa 10, OSU 3 | Tulsa misses field goal

Ben Hutchens

Tulsa kicker Marlon Hauck misses a 40-yard field goal to the right. It’s his second miss wide-right today after he converted a 40-yard attempt in the first half. OSU takes over on its 23-yard line.

4:44 pm CT September 5, 2026

14:21 left in third quarter: Tulsa 10, OSU 3 | Mestemaker fumbles in own territory

Ben Hutchens

Tulsa defensive lineman Thomas Davis knocks the ball loose as Drew Mestemaker attempted to release the football. The call on the field of a fumble stands after replay review.

Tulsa takes over on the OSU 23-yard line.

4:30 pm CT September 5, 2026

HALF: Tulsa 10, OSU 3

Jeff Patterson

Here's a look at the halftime stats as Tulsa has outgained OSU 205-151.

4:23 pm CT September 5, 2026

HALF: Tulsa 10, OSU 3 | Ugly start to Eric Morris era for Cowboys

Jenni Carlson

The first half has been bad for Oklahoma State.

No two ways around that.

The Cowboy offense, expected to be high powered and high scoring, has struggled. No touchdowns. Only one field goal. Less than 200 total yards (151). Less than 100 yards both passing (81) and rushing (70). Caleb Hawkins has been outstanding, running hard and strong for 54 yards on 10 carries, but everything else has been meh to blah.

But worst of all is the injury to Jacob Sexton. The offensive lineman who transferred from OU after battling injury was injured on OSU's first possession. He was blocking down field and got his left leg rolled into. The lower part of the leg had to be stabilized before he could be carted off the field.

For a guy who was hurt in the first game of the season a year ago, too, it was the biggest offensive letdown.

If you want a bright spot, the OSU defense, a huge question mark going into the season, has largely played well. The Cowboys gave up a touchdown right at the end of the half, but they undoubtedly have been the stronger unit.

The OSU offense has got to get going in the second half. Otherwise, the bad will get worse with another loss to Tulsa.

4:15 pm CT September 5, 2026

0:21 left in second quarter: Tulsa 10, OSU 3 | Damari Alston rushes for 1-yard touchdown

Ben Hutchens

Tulsa running back Damari Alston takes a direct snap across the goal line.

To get the Golden Hurricane in the red zone, Tulsa receiver Jimmy Calloway wrestled a jump ball away from OSU corner LaDainian Fields at the OSU 1-yard line for a gain of 47 yards. Fields got his hands on the football, but Calloway elevated higher and pulled it away on his way down to the ground.

After the Cowboys forced an incompletion on third-and-goal, OSU defensive end Jaleel Johnson ran into Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes after the whistle, knocking him down. The unnecessary roughness penalty gave Tulsa a fresh set of downs.

4:00 pm CT September 5, 2026

2:04 left in second quarter: OSU 3, Tulsa 3 | Sam Keltner ties game with field goal

Ben Hutchens

Cowboy kicker Sam Keltner caps an eight-play, 62-yard drive with a 35-yard field goal. OSU receiver Wyatt Young caught four passes for 35 yards on the drive.

Tulsa takes over at its 25-yard line.

3:54 pm CT September 5, 2026

5:25 left in second quarter: Tulsa 3, OSU 0 | Tulsa’s Marlon Hauck misses 31-yard field goal

Ben Hutchens

After losing a fumble in their own territory, the Cowboys get a defensive stop. Tulsa kicker Marlon Hauck misses a 31-yard field goal wide right. OSU generated pressure on the kick to contribute to the miss.

OSU takes over on its 20-yard line.

3:49 pm CT September 5, 2026

7:31 left in first quarter: Tulsa 3, OSU 0 | Tre Page fumbles, Tulsa recovers

Ben Hutchens

OSU running back Tre Page fumbles on a third-down carry and Tulsa recovers.

Tulsa takes over at the OSU 33.

3:36 pm CT September 5, 2026

12:01 left in second quarter: Tulsa 3, OSU 0 | Sack ends Cowboy drive

Ben Hutchens

Safety Dax Collins sacks OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker for a 2-yard loss.

Tulsa takes over at its 15-yard line.

3:31 pm CT September 5, 2026

End of first quarter: Tulsa 3, OSU, 0 | Cowboys looking to equalize

Ben Hutchens

Tulsa has outgained OSU 84 yards to 73. OSU is on its second possession of the game after a 13-play, 73-yard drive that didn’t result in any points.

OSU has the ball on its 36.

3:21 pm CT September 5, 2026

2:18 left in first quarter: Tulsa 3, OSU 0 | Marlon Hauck makes a 40-yard field goal

Ben Hutchens

After Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes converted a fourth-and-4 with his legs from the OSU 31, Cowboy defensive end Keviyan Huddleston blew up a Tulsa trick play for a loss of 9 yards. Tulsa kicker Marlon Hauck makes the first field goal of his college career for the game’s first score.

Tulsa will kick off to OSU.

3:12 pm CT September 5, 2026

7:48 left in the first quarter: OSU 0, Tulsa 0 | Caleb Hawkins stopped on fourth down

Ben Hutchens

On fourth-and-1 from the Tulsa 3, OSU running back Caleb Hawkins tries the left side of the line of scrimmage and is stopped short. That’s the spot vacated by injured left tackle Jacob Sexton.

Tulsa takes over at its 3-yard line.

3:06 pm CT September 5, 2026

11:42 left in the first quarter: OSU 0, Tulsa 0 | Jacob Sexton carted off with injury

Ben Hutchens

OSU left tackle Jacob Sexton was unable to get up after Caleb Hawkins rushed for 12 yards. Deion Imade on the Cowboy radio network reported the medical staff is putting an air cast on Sexton’s right leg.

Sexton spent five minutes on the ground before he left on a cart. He gave the crowd a thumbs up as he exited.

2:55 pm CT September 5, 2026

13:24 left in the first quarter: OSU 0, Tulsa 0 | Tulsa three-and-out

Ben Hutchens

Tulsa quarterback Baylor Hayes tries to convert the first third down of the game with his legs but he stretches the ball one yard shy. Tulsa punts after a three-and-out.

OSU takes over at its 27.

2:52 pm CT September 5, 2026

15:00 left in first quarter: OSU 0, Tulsa 0 | Opening kickoff

Ben Hutchens

OSU wins the toss and Cowboy quarterback Drew Mestemaker defers to the second half. Joseph Kim kicks the ball out of the end zone for a touchback.

Tulsa takes over at the Tulsa 25

2:45 pm CT September 5, 2026

Check out our pregame photos for OSU-Tulsa

Jeff Patterson

See our top photos from the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season on Saturday, Sept. 5.

2:30 pm CT September 5, 2026

How hot is it in Tulsa for Oklahoma State football game?

Joe Mussatto

The Oklahoma State football team dressed wisely, going all white here in Tulsa for Saturday's season opener.

While it's 97 degrees in Tulsa, the heat index has reached triple digits. OSU's radio broadcast reported the on-field temperature is 161 degrees at H.A. Chapman Stadium.

I went down on the field for a little bit with our guy Ben Hutchens. We put our hand on the turf and might as well have been touching a stovetop.

I can't imagine what it'd be like running around out there in pads. OSU has several tents set up on their sideline. Tulsa's bench is shaded. The heat is going to be a real factor here today. is going to be a real factor here today.

2:15 pm CT September 5, 2026

Oklahoma State football fashion watch for Week 1 vs. Tulsa

Jeff Patterson

An early look at OSU's gameday fit.

2:00 pm CT September 5, 2026

Ready for Oklahoma State football opener at Tulsa

Ben Hutchens

Meet The Oklahoman's new OSU beat writer Ben Hutchens, who returns to Oklahoma after two seasons covering another Big 12 program in Iowa State.

1:45 pm CT September 5, 2026

Jimmy Johnson photos through the years

Jeff Patterson

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1:30 pm CT September 5, 2026

Get to know 2026 Oklahoma State football team

Jeff Patterson

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1:15 pm CT September 5, 2026

Dez Bryant photos through the years

Jeff Patterson

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1:01 pm CT September 5, 2026

Oklahoma State football schedule 2026

Jeff Patterson

All times are Central

Saturday, Sept. 5: at Tulsa, 2:45 p.m., ESPNU

Saturday, Sept. 12: vs. Oregon, 11 a.m., ESPN

Saturday, Sept. 19: vs. Murray State, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Saturday, Sept. 26: at West Virginia, Fox or FS1

Saturday, Oct. 10: vs. UCF, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 17: at Houston, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 24: vs. Colorado, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 31: at Iowa State, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 7: at Kansas State, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 14: vs. Texas Tech, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 21: at Arizona State, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 28: vs. Kansas, TBA

12:45 pm CT September 5, 2026

Tulsa football schedule 2026

Jeff Patterson

All times are Central

Saturday, Sept. 5: vs. Oklahoma State, 2:45 p.m., (ESPNU)

Saturday, Sept. 12: at Sam Houston State, 6 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Sept. 19: vs. East Texas A&M, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Sept. 26: at Arkansas, 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)

Thursday, Oct. 1: vs. North Texas, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, Oct. 10: at Navy, 2:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)

Saturday, Oct. 17: at Rice, TBA

Friday, Oct. 23: vs. Army, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

Saturday, Nov. 7: at Tulane, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 14: vs. Florida Atlantic, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 21: vs. Charlotte, TBA

Friday, Nov. 27: at UTSA, TBA

12:30 pm CT September 5, 2026

3 things to watch, 1 prediction for OSU football game vs Tulsa in season opener

Jenni Carlson

The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson breaks down the Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa Week 1 college football game. How will the Cowboys fare in Game 1 of the Eric Morris era?

12:15 pm CT September 5, 2026

Oklahoma State vs Tulsa predictions, picks, odds

Jeff Patterson

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 5:

OSU 49, Tulsa 20: Cowboys kick off Eric Morris era as Drew Mestemaker & Co. light up H.A. Chapman Stadium scoreboard.

Moneyline: OSU - 550 | TU +425

Spread: OSU (-13.5)

Over/under: 58.5

12:05 pm CT September 5, 2026

What channel is Oklahoma State vs Tulsa on today? Where to watch OSU football game

Jeff Patterson

TV channel: ESPNU

Streaming: ESPN+ (here's how to stream it live)

Oklahoma State vs Tulsa will be broadcast on ESPNU and streamed on ESPN+ in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Mike Corey (play-by-play) and Barrett Brooks (analyst) will call the game from the booth at H.A. Chapman Stadium.

11:55 am CT September 5, 2026

What time does OSU play today? Oklahoma State vs Tulsa time

Jeff Patterson

Date:Saturday, Sept. 5

Start time:2:45 p.m. CT

Location:H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa

The Oklahoma State vs Tulsa game starts at 2:45 p.m. Saturday from H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa.

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