ESPN Bet · as of July 10, 2026
Tulsa defeated Abilene Christian 35–7 in a dominant performance. Tulsa covered by 22.5; Game went Under by 17.5. The market closed at Tulsa -5.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Tulsa -3.2, an edge of 2.3 points toward Abilene Christian.
Abilene Christian's offense was stifled by Tulsa's defense, managing only 130 passing yards and a single touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The team's inability to establish a consistent attack against a FBS opponent highlights potential vulnerabilities against aggressive defensive lines.
Stone Earle completed 13 of 19 passes for 130 yards but threw an interception and was sacked multiple times. His lone touchdown came on a scramble, indicating he may need better protection or quicker decision-making against future opponents.
The defense allowed 263 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, including a 142-yard performance by Dominic Richardson. This suggests a weakness in run defense that opponents may exploit in upcoming games.
Abilene Christian did not force any turnovers or create significant special teams plays, which limited their ability to shift momentum. Improving in these areas could be crucial for competitive games ahead.
At kickoff, conditions at Chapman Stadium were Overcast, 70°F with winds of 1 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Overcast
70°F
| Measure | Abilene ChristianAway | TulsaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 332 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 332 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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