DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Tulsa defeated Oklahoma State 19–12 in a one-score game. Tulsa covered by 17.0; Game went Under by 23.5. The market closed at Oklahoma State -10.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Oklahoma State -3.1 - a gap of 6.9 points toward Tulsa, of which 5.6 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Oklahoma State managed only 12 points, with 9 coming in the second half after trailing 16-3 at halftime. The offense gained 403 total yards but was held to 117 in the first half, showing an inability to finish drives.
The defense allowed Tulsa to control the ball for nearly 20 minutes in the first half, including three drives of 10+ plays. This led to a 16-3 halftime deficit, putting the Cowboys in a hole they couldn't fully escape.
Third-year freshman QB Zane Flores passed for 214 yards and rushed for 56 yards, including a 5-yard TD run. His performance in his second career start provides a potential spark for the offense moving forward.
Oklahoma State has won only one of its last 12 games dating back to last season. The loss to Tulsa, their first since 1998, and the 69-3 defeat to Oregon highlight a significant decline, with fan frustration evident in 'Fire Gundy' chants.
Linebacker Parker Robertson led both teams with 15 tackles (8 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, two pass break-ups, and a forced fumble. His effort was a bright spot, but the defense still allowed 19 points and struggled to get off the field.
At kickoff, conditions at Boone Pickens Stadium were Clear, 75°F with winds of 10 mph. Gusts reaching 20 mph add variance to the kicking and passing game. Games with gusts at or above 30 mph have seen the total move down by about 1.4 points. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
75°F
| Measure | TulsaAway | Oklahoma StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 63 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 1,408 miles | 2,950 miles |
| Body clock | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| Rest | 5 days | 13 days |
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