Tulsa defeats Oklahoma State as Charlotte falls to The Citadel

Tulsa opened its football season with a 24-10 victory over Oklahoma State on September 5, 2026, at Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium. The Golden Hurricane defense limited Oklahoma State to 10 points and forced four turnovers, including two in the final minutes of play. Conversely, Charlotte suffered a 43-41 loss to The Citadel in triple overtime after the 49ers struggled to secure a stop during the shootout. Charlotte now holds a 10-game losing streak and prepares to face Ole Miss in its next contest. Elsewhere in the American Conference, Memphis moved to a 2-0 record behind Jaylin Carter, who rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-24 win over Arkansas State.

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