New Era, Same Result: OSU Falls to Tulsa

Oklahoma State experienced a difficult start to the 2026 season, losing to Tulsa 24-10 in coach Eric Morris's debut. This defeat marked the Cowboys' second consecutive loss to the Golden Hurricane and extended their current FBS losing streak to 12 games. Tulsa, who had not beaten Oklahoma State in back-to-back seasons since 1951-52, achieved the victory as 13.5-point underdogs.

Coach Morris, who arrived from North Texas, commented that his team, comprising an NCAA-record 92 new players, played exceptionally poorly. Tulsa, despite converting only one of eleven third downs, forced four turnovers from Oklahoma State while committing only one. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker, a key recruit for Morris, struggled, throwing for 241 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Looking ahead, Oklahoma State faces a challenging schedule, including a home game against No. 2 Oregon next week and a conference opener at West Virginia on September 26th. The team also carries an 18-game losing streak into Big 12 play. Tulsa's coach, Tre Lamb, expressed satisfaction with the win, stating his team is "Tulsa's team" and emphasizing their desire to be more than just the Cowboys' "little brother."