Oklahoma State at Tulsa Week 1 College Football Matchup Oklahoma State at Tulsa Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 5 2026 · Week 1 · 🏟 Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa, OK · Turf · 30,000 cap
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Oklahoma State
29
Tulsa
22
P&R Line Oklahoma State -7
P&R Total O/U 50
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Tulsa has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tulsa entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Tulsa wins
Lean
Game Control
58.6%
Tulsa wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Tulsa · 73.9% ATS historically
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Oklahoma State 2026 Schedule
Oklahoma State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Oklahoma State at Tulsa-7
Sat 9/12Oklahoma State vs Oregon+17.5
Sat 9/19Oklahoma State vs Murray State-28
Sat 9/26Oklahoma State at West Virginia-5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Oklahoma State vs UCF-6
Sat 10/17Oklahoma State at Houston+5.5
Sat 10/24Oklahoma State vs Colorado-11.5
Sat 10/31Oklahoma State at Iowa State+4.5
Sat 11/7Oklahoma State at Kansas State+4
Sat 11/14Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech+20
Sat 11/21Oklahoma State at Arizona State+3
Sat 11/28Oklahoma State vs Kansas-5.5
Tulsa 2026 Schedule
Tulsa's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulsa vs Oklahoma State+7
Sat 9/12Tulsa at Sam Houston-16.5
Sat 9/19Tulsa vs East Texas A&M-19
Sat 9/26Tulsa at Arkansas+8.5
Thu 10/1Tulsa vs North Texas+8.5
Sat 10/10Tulsa at Navy+9.5
Sat 10/17Tulsa at Rice-9
Fri 10/23Tulsa vs Army+2
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Tulsa at Tulane+10.5
Sat 11/14Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic-5.5
Sat 11/21Tulsa vs Charlotte-20
Sat 11/28Tulsa at UTSA+9.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Tulsa PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Tulsa
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Oklahoma State #133
+0.159
Tulsa #105
+0.393
Tulsa Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Oklahoma State #128
+0.356
Tulsa #114
+0.595
Tulsa Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Oklahoma State #86
0.149
Tulsa #121
0.127
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Oklahoma State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Oklahoma State #125
+6.741
Tulsa #106
+7.342
Tulsa Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Oklahoma State #129
+0.780
Tulsa #97
+0.852
Tulsa Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Oklahoma State #132
74.2
Tulsa #115
72.6
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tulsa Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Oklahoma State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Oklahoma State #44
4.8
Tulsa #65
0.7
Offense Rating
Oklahoma State #25
19.7
Tulsa #54
16.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Oklahoma State #64
14.9
Tulsa #79
16.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tulsa Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Oklahoma State #136
0.09
Tulsa #57
0.91
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Oklahoma State #86
1.64
Tulsa #42
0.82
Tulsa +0.82
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Tulsa Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Oklahoma State #130
23.7
Tulsa #79
35.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Oklahoma State #129
63.8
Tulsa #103
49.9
Tulsa +11.4
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Oklahoma State
Eric Morris #56
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Sean Brophy Yr 1 #67
DC Skyler Cassity Yr 1 #41
Staff Rating
2.86 #57
Tulsa
Tre Lamb #113
4–8 (33%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Ty Darlington Yr 2 #127
DC Mike Gray Yr 2 #97
Staff Rating
2.10 #120
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself