Oklahoma State Defeats Tulsa in Week 4 College Football Showdown

Oklahoma State hosted Tulsa in Week 4 of the college football season on September 19, 2025, at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater. The matchup saw the Oklahoma State Cowboys, coming in at 1-1, take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, who entered the game with a 1-2 record. Oklahoma State held a 16-10 lead over Tulsa at halftime. The Cowboys capitalized early with a 35-yard field goal from L. Ward, but Tulsa quickly responded as quarterback B. Hayes connected with B. Presley for a 19-yard touchdown. Oklahoma State’s S. Morgan then took control, converting three field goals from 27, 38, and 47 yards to extend the Cowboys’ advantage. Statistically, Tulsa outgained Oklahoma State in total yards 266 to 117 in the first half, while both teams played turnover-free football. Hayes led Tulsa with 182 passing yards and a touchdown on 16-of-25 passing, while Oklahoma State’s Z. Flores managed 45 yards through the air. On the ground, Dominic Richardson paced Tulsa with 44 rushing yards on 16 carries, and R. Fields Jr. led the Cowboys with 42 yards on 9 attempts. Defensively, Oklahoma State’s Iman Oates recorded five total tackles, including one for loss, while Tulsa’s R. Coney had seven tackles. Both teams were disciplined, combining for just four penalties in the half. Tulsa converted five of eleven third downs, while Oklahoma State managed just one of six. The game, broadcast on ESPN, was played in warm conditions (80°F) and featured strong special teams play, particularly from Oklahoma State’s kicker S. Morgan. Historically, the Oklahoma State Cowboys have maintained a solid home record against Tulsa, and the first half of this game reflected their continued resilience on defense and special teams. With both teams looking to improve their early-season records, the second half promised a tightly contested finish.