DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Tulsa defeated Army 26–25 in a nail-biter. Tulsa covered by 11.0; Game went Over by 7.5. The market closed at Army -10.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Army -12.4, an edge of 2.4 points toward Army. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Army 9.8 points stronger on a neutral field.
Army blew an 11-point lead and allowed Tulsa to score 12 unanswered points in the final quarter, including the game-winning field goal with 12 seconds left. This inability to close out games could be a critical weakness in future tight contests.
Cale Hellums dominated early with all three of his rushing touchdowns coming in the first half, totaling 159 rushing yards and 64 passing yards. However, the offense failed to maintain this production when needed most in the second half.
Army's inability to convert on fourth down late in the game directly led to Tulsa's game-winning drive. This failure in a must-have situation highlights potential issues with execution under pressure.
At 5-5 overall and 3-4 in conference play, this devastating loss significantly damages Army's chances of reaching bowl eligibility, putting immense pressure on their remaining games to achieve the necessary six wins.
After containing Tulsa's rushing attack early, Army allowed Dominic Richardson to accumulate 203 rushing yards on 28 carries, showing concerning defensive fatigue or adjustments that opponents may exploit going forward.
At kickoff, conditions at Michie Stadium were Clear, 44°F, wind chill 39°F with winds of 7 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.
Clear
44°F
| Measure | TulsaAway | ArmyHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,237 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 7,781 miles | 10,726 miles |
| Body clock | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 14 days |
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