Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa: 2025 College Football Week 4 Predictions and Odds
A matchup preview between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, highlighting key players and betting odds for their 2025 game.
Game Preview
Teams looking to bounce back face off as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane go against the Oklahoma State Cowboys this Friday. Tulsa lost 42-23 to Navy on Saturday, while Oklahoma State suffered a 69-3 defeat against Oregon on September 6. The Golden Hurricane, with a record of 1-2 and two consecutive losses, is 0-1 when playing away. The Cowboys, who are 1-1 and finished the prior season at 3-9, have a home record of 3-4 since last year. Notably, Oklahoma State quarterback Hauss Hejny remains sidelined due to a foot injury.
Kickoff at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Oklahoma State leads the all-time series 44-27-5, having won the last ten matchups. The Cowboys opened as 14.5-point favorites, currently sitting at 9.5-point favorites for this game, with an over/under of 54.5 points.
Before placing any bets, check out the predictions made by Gene Menez, an expert from SportsLine, who has an impressive record of 10-3 on his last 13 college football bets, yielding a return of $977 for $100 wagers.
Key Players from Oklahoma State
Zane Flores, a redshirt freshman quarterback, leads the charge. He proved his capability in a 27-7 win against Tennessee-Martin, completing 13 passes out of 20 for 136 yards and rushing for 8 yards. In high school, he was named Nebraska Player of the Year in 2022, throwing for over 3,000 yards and running for a substantial number of touchdowns.
Kalib Hicks, a redshirt sophomore, leads the ground game with 119 yards from 35 carries in two games this season. Previously, he spent time at Oklahoma before joining the Cowboys.
Key Players from Tulsa
Kirk Francis, the sophomore quarterback, is doubtful due to a concussion suffered in Week 2. If unable to play, freshman Baylor Hayes will step in, who has shown promise despite recent struggles, including a touchdown in the loss to Navy.
Dominic Richardson, a senior running back, now competes for Tulsa after transferring from Baylor and Oklahoma State, has made considerable contributions to the Golden Hurricane’s rushing attack.
Conclusion
Gene Menez emphasizes that the critical factors could sway the outcome. For insights into the best betting strategies for this matchup, check out his predictions on SportsLine.
