The One-Win Nightmare Is Over, And Oklahoma State Is Rolling Into Tulsa Like a Storm

A brand new era of Oklahoma State football kicks off this Saturday, and it’s not just any season opener; the Pokes are heading to Tulsa for a revenge game that carries serious weight. After a brutal 2025 season that saw them win just one game, followed by the shock firing of legendary head coach Mike Gundy, this program is turning the page with urgency.

Morris Takes the Helm, Expectations Are Sky-High

Get this: OSU’s 2025 campaign was a straight-up disaster, only bagging a single victory against UT-Martin. That’s why Mike Gundy, a total legend, got the boot. Now, we’ve got former North Texas coach Eric Morris stepping in, and he’s not messing around. He’s bringing in a mostly new roster, and the vibe is totally different. The expectations are through the roof, especially for this first game. It’s not just about starting fresh; it’s about making a statement right out of the gate, particularly after what happened last time these two met.

Road Trip to Tulsa for Revenge

This Saturday, September 5, at 2:45 p.m. CT, the Cowboys roll into H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa to face the Golden Hurricane on ESPNU. This isn’t just a normal rivalry game; OSU is dead set on getting revenge after they fell to Tulsa at home “next season” (the source says it!). You know that feeling when you just need to set things right? That’s what this opener is all about. The early word is pure confidence too, with a score prediction of Oklahoma State 35, Tulsa 13. Yeah, you read that right. That kind of prediction? It’s not just a guess; it’s a belief in what this new team can do under Morris.

And if you’re already looking ahead to get tickets for later in the season, prices for the OSU vs. Kansas State game at Boone Pickens Stadium are starting at $51 on StubHub, $53 on Vivid Seats, and $57 on SeatGeek. You can hit up those sites for the full list of available seats.

This Tulsa game is just the beginning of a packed 2026 schedule. After the opener, the Pokes are back home on September 12 to face Oregon at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN, followed by Murray State on September 19. They’ll also hit the road for West Virginia on September 26, with the time still to be determined. This season starts with a bang, and frankly, we can’t wait to see this new era unfold.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.