Tulsa Golden Hurricane 2026 Preview
Tulsa went 4-8 (1-7 in the American). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Tulsa in 2026
- Baylor Hayes returns at QB after a freshman season of 2,158 yards, 12 TDs, 6 INTs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. Auburn transfer Damari Alston is expected to start (128 yards, 1 TD)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with their top returner being Grayson Tempest (272 yards, 1 TD). Two transfers are expected to start in Tulane transfer Jimmy Calloway (52 yards, 0 TDs) and Oregon State transfer David Wells Jr. (466 yards, 4 TDs)
- Returning one starting offensive lineman
- Returning five starters on defense, with their top returner being S Zach Williams (73 tackles). Six transfers are expected to start, including UAB transfer LB Devin Hightower (81 tackles) and Idaho State transfer S Rylan Leathers (101 tackles)
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State | Home |
| 2 | Sam Houston | Away |
| 3 | East Texas A&M | Home |
| 4 | Arkansas | Away |
| 5 | North Texas | Home |
| 6 | Navy | Away |
| 7 | Rice | Away |
| 8 | Army | Home |
| 9 | Tulane | Away |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic | Home |
| 11 | Charlotte | Home |
| 12 | UTSA | Away |
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane betting FAQ
Tulsa Golden Hurricane play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Oklahoma State. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Tulsa is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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