Tulsa vs Northwestern State Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines

Northwestern State is coming off the hardest of seasons, cancelling it halfway through following the death of safety Ronnie Caldwell. This is the first game back from the tragedy in a start-over campaign for the program.

Tulsa had a rough year on the field, and it could use a warm up before a dangerous date at Arkansas State next week.

Tulsa vs Northwestern State Preview

Tulsa vs Northwestern State How to Watch
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
Venue: Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: Tulsa (4-8), Northwestern State (0-6)
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Why Northwestern State Will Win

Again, this is a restart for the Demons.

New head coach Blaine McCorkie knows how to crank up an offense, and his Demons have a few playmakers starting with Kolbe Burrell and the running backs.

Tulsa had a major problem with turnovers last season and weren’t consistent in any way - Northwestern State has to take advantage of every opportunity.

Why Tulsa Will Win

Again, Northwestern State is in a rebuilding mode. It struggled before the tragedy, and now it’s about getting the program up and going.

Tulsa has a slew of things to work on, and it starts with the defense that should be stronger with a few new parts.

The other side should break out right away under offensive coordinator Steve Spurrier Jr. - there should be more pop to go along with the balance. However …

Tulsa vs Northwestern State: Who Will Win

Tulsa needs the offensive line to come together in this, the D needs to find more playmakers, and after losing so many close games last year due to mistakes, this should be a relatively sharp performance for Week 1.

Tulsa vs Northwestern State Prediction, Betting Lines

Tulsa 48, Northwestern State 10
Line: COMING, o/u: COMING
ATS Confidence out of 5: COMING
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