Oklahoma State falls to Tulsa in season opening football game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Oklahoma State lost 24-10 to Tulsa in the season opener for both programs. Despite recording 28 first downs and running 86 offensive plays, the Cowboys committed four turnovers and failed to consistently finish drives. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker finished 29-of-49 for 241 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, while also losing a fumble. The offense suffered a setback when offensive tackle Jacob Sexton left the game with an apparent injury. Coach Eric Morris characterized the first-half performance as poor, noting the team faces significant areas for improvement. Oklahoma State looks to respond next Saturday when it hosts Oregon at Boone Pickens Stadium.
- •Tulsa defeated Oklahoma State 24-10 in the season opener.
- •Oklahoma State committed four turnovers during the contest.
- •Drew Mestemaker threw for 241 yards with two interceptions and one lost fumble.
- •Offensive tackle Jacob Sexton exited the game with an injury.
- •Oklahoma State hosts Oregon at Boone Pickens Stadium next Saturday.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — National College Football Analysts React to Oklahoma State’s Stunning Week 1 Loss
"Oklahoma State entered Week 1 as a trendy turnaround pick. After a stunning 24-10 loss to Tulsa, the national conversation changed quickly. Josh Pate, Cover 3 and others reacted to an OSU performance that left analysts questioning the Cowboys' preseason hype.
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