The Tulsa Golden Hurricanes(1-1) host the #13 Oklahoma State Cowboys(2-0) Saturday afternoon. Tulsa is coming off a 28-24 loss to the Red Wolves of Arkansas State. Quarterback Kirk Francis completed 16 of 28 passes for 199 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. Running back Lloyd Avant carried the ball 14 times for 61 yards, while receiver Kamdyn Benjamin had 6 receptions for 131 yards and a TD.
Oklahoma State is coming off an impressive 39-31 OT win over Arkansas. Running back Ollie Gordon carried the ball 17 times for 49 yards and a touchdown. QB Alan Bowman completed 27 of 48 passes for 326 yards, throwing a touchdown and an interception.
Can Tulsa find a way to win, or will the Cowboys remain undefeated this year?
Tulsa vs. Oklahoma State Match Details
Fixture: Oklahoma State @ Tulsa
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Noon EST
Location: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Key Stats
Tulsa
The Golden Hurricanes enter 1-1, averaging 43 points per game this year. Running back Lloyd Avant leads the team in rushing, averaging 62.5 yards per game. QB Kirk Francis is averaging 249 passing yards per game while completing 67.24% of his passes. He has thrown 5 TDs and 1 INT to start the season.
Wide Receiver Kamdyn Benjamin is averaging 98 receiving yards per game and scored 2 TDs. Connor Vaughn has 2 TDs and is averaging 21 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Tulsa has one INT, 3 sacks, and hit the opposing quarterback 3 times. They are allowing 28 points per game.
Oklahoma State
The Cowboys enter the game 2-0, averaging 41.5 points per game this season. Ollie Gordon II leads the team in rushing, averaging 87.5 yards per game, and has reached the endzone four times. QB Alan Bowman is averaging 285.5 passing yards per game while completing 62.96% of his passes. He has thrown 3 TDs and 1 INT this season.
Wide Receiver Rashod Evans is averaging a team-high 72.5 receiving yards per game and has reached the endzone once. Brennan Presley and De'Zhaun Stribling both are averaging over 60 yards receiving, and Presley has scored twice this year. From a defensive standpoint, Oklahoma State has 2 INTs and 6 sacks and hit the opposing quarterback 20 times. They are allowing 25.5 points per game.
Prediction
I think it's fair to say that Tulsa is clearly outmatched in this one. The Cowboys have played well this season, and their win last week over the Razorbacks certainly boosted their confidence. If the Golden Hurricanes stand a chance, they need to get their star receiver, Kamdyn Benjamin, involved early and often.
For Oklahoma State, the focal point should be getting Ollie Gordon II going and chew time off the clock. Tulsa is giving up 127.5 rushing yards per game, which bodes well for Gordon II. Defensively, the Cowboys need to pressure Kirk Francis and force a few turnovers.
This game will be closer than what people think. Considering Oklahoma State let South Dakota score 20 on them, I think rolling Tulsa +20 is a safe bet in this one.
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