Tulsa football fans have plenty to celebrate this week after the Golden Hurricane pulled off a remarkable 24–10 victory over Oklahoma State on September 5, 2026 — marking the second consecutive season that Tulsa has defeated its in-state rival in a result that is already being called historic.

The win, played at Tulsa, was no accident. Tulsa World columnist Bill Haisten noted that as receiver Tre Lamb called his shot ahead of the game, the Golden Hurricane’s performance was emphatically “not a fluke.” Tulsa dominated from start to finish, with multiple outlets describing Oklahoma State as having been outplayed in nearly every phase of the game.

The victory carries extra significance because it spoiled the debut of Oklahoma State’s new head coach, Eric Morris, who took over after his predecessor was let go following last season’s loss to Tulsa. The New York Times noted the striking symmetry, reporting that Oklahoma State’s new coach “got dominated” in his first game — again at the hands of Tulsa. Sports analysts and fans alike are taking notice of what this back-to-back result means for the Golden Hurricane program.

ESPN’s official game stats confirmed the final score of Tulsa 24, Oklahoma State 10, and Tulsa World published a photo gallery capturing the celebratory moments on the field. For a program and a fan base that has long played in the shadow of bigger-name programs, consecutive wins over a Big 12 opponent represent a genuine milestone worth savoring.

It was a weekend that reminded Tulsans — and the rest of the college football world — that the Golden Hurricane is a force to be reckoned with. The energy around the program heading into the rest of the 2026 season is as high as it has been in years, and the Tulsa community has every reason to cheer loudly as the team builds on this momentum.

Sources: ESPN, Tulsa World, Tulsa World, The New York Times