Army vs Tulsa Odds & Preview – Oct. 23

H. A. Chapman Stadium hosts the Army Black Knights and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Friday, October 23, 2026, with kickoff at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN2. Army enters at 4-2 and Tulsa at 4-3. Below are the full Army vs Tulsa odds (Tulsa -1.5, total 53.5), how the line has moved, season stats, ESPN leaders and both coaching staffs.

Army vs Tulsa Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details

Matchup detail Line / info
Matchup Army at Tulsa
Records Army 4-2, Tulsa 4-3
Spread Army +1.5 (-112), Tulsa -1.5 (-108)
Moneyline Army -108, Tulsa -112
Total 53.5 (Over -105, Under -115)
Venue H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
Date Friday, October 23, 2026
Kickoff 8:30 PM ET
TV ESPN2

DraftKings Army vs Tulsa odds reported by ESPN, as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Numbers can change before kickoff.

Army vs Tulsa Odds & Line Movement

The DraftKings spread sets Tulsa at -1.5, so Army sits at +1.5. Army is -108 and Tulsa is -112 on the moneyline, and the game total sits at 53.5. Converted to implied probability, Army -108 works out to about 52% and Tulsa -112 to about 53%, before removing the sportsbook margin.

Opening numbers versus current Army vs Tulsa odds: There has been no spread movement yet: DraftKings opened at Tulsa -1.5 and is still there. On the over/under, the number opened at 50.5 and is now 53.5, up 3 points. The moneyline is unchanged from the opening prices. Prices: Army -112 and Tulsa -108 against the spread, over -105, under -115.

Army Preview: Record, Leaders & Recent Results

Army Season So Far

Army comes in at 4-2, 3-1 in conference play. In ESPN’s table, Army is 2nd in the American standings. The road record stands at 1-1, against 3-1 at home. On Oct. 17, Army rolled past Florida Atlantic 56-24 at home in its most recent game. Army has now posted two wins in a row. Point differential through 6 games: +89 (209 scored, 120 allowed).

Army’s 2026 results, per ESPN:

  • Sept. 5: W 59-3 vs. Bryant
  • Sept. 12: L 24-28 vs. South Florida
  • Sept. 25: W 21-17 at Temple
  • Oct. 3: L 29-31 at Louisiana Tech
  • Oct. 10: W 20-17 vs. Tulane
  • Oct. 17: W 56-24 vs. Florida Atlantic

Best result by margin: 59-3 over Bryant. The toughest result was a 28-24 loss to South Florida. Those scorelines give a sense of Army’s range heading into the Army vs Tulsa odds discussion.

Army Season Stats

ESPN’s season numbers put Army at 34.8 points per game on 426.7 yards (69.2 passing, 357.5 rushing). Opponents are scoring 20.0 points per game against this defense, which allows 368.0 yards per game: 220.0 passing and 148.0 rushing.

Across the line of scrimmage, Tulsa’s defense allows 408.4 yards and 22.4 points per game, while its offense produces 29.0 points a game.

Army Key Players

Cale Hellums leads the passing game with 358 yards on a 56.1% completion rate, along with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Cale Hellums paces the ground game at 5.6 yards per carry (719 yards, 13 touchdowns). Brady Anderson is the top target with 7 catches for 102 yards. Elijah Walton (42 tackles) and Victor Afolabi (3 sacks) are the defensive leaders.

  • Passing: Cale Hellums (QB), 32/57, 358 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing: Cale Hellums (QB), 129 CAR, 719 YDS, 13 TD
  • Receiving: Brady Anderson (OL), 7 REC, 102 YDS
  • Sacks: Victor Afolabi (LB), 3
  • Tackles: Elijah Walton (LB), 42

Army Coaching Staff

Army has been coached by Jeff Monken since the 2014 season. The offensive coordinator is Cody Worley. Daryl Dixon and Scot Sloan oversee the defense.

Tulsa Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff

Tulsa Season So Far

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 4-3 overall, 1-2 in conference play. That puts Tulsa 9th in the American standings, per ESPN. The home record is 2-1, with a 2-2 mark in road games. The latest result came on Oct. 17, when Tulsa routed Rice 38-17 on the road. Across 7 games, Tulsa has outscored opponents 203-157 (+46 point differential).

Game-by-game, here is how Tulsa’s season has gone (ESPN):

  • Sept. 5: W 24-10 vs. Oklahoma State
  • Sept. 12: W 23-17 at Sam Houston
  • Sept. 19: W 42-0 vs. East Texas A&M
  • Sept. 26: L 6-34 at Arkansas
  • Oct. 1: L 44-45 vs. North Texas
  • Oct. 10: L 26-34 at Navy
  • Oct. 17: W 38-17 at Rice

Best result by margin: 42-0 over East Texas A&M. The toughest result was a 34-6 loss at Arkansas. Those scorelines give a sense of Tulsa’s range heading into the Army vs Tulsa odds discussion.

Tulsa Season Stats

Tulsa is putting up 29.0 points per game and moving the ball for 364.0 yards a game, with 204.4 coming through the air and 159.6 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 22.4 points and 408.4 yards per game, with opponents passing for 216.9 and rushing for 191.6.

Across the line of scrimmage, Army’s defense allows 368.0 yards and 20.0 points per game, while its offense produces 34.8 points a game.

Tulsa Key Players

Baylor Hayes has thrown for 1,081 yards (99 of 161, 61.5%) with 8 touchdowns and 1 interception. The top rusher is Damari Alston, with 366 yards on 91 carries (4.0 per carry) and 6 touchdowns. Oran Singleton Jr. is the top target with 38 catches for 474 yards. Chris Thompson Jr. (66 tackles) and Kyran Duhon (6 sacks) are the defensive leaders.

  • Passing: Baylor Hayes (QB), 99/161, 1,081 YDS, 8 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing: Damari Alston (RB), 91 CAR, 366 YDS, 6 TD
  • Receiving: Oran Singleton Jr. (WR), 38 REC, 474 YDS, 4 TD
  • Sacks: Kyran Duhon (DL), 6
  • Tackles: Chris Thompson Jr. (LB), 66

Tulsa Coaching Staff

Head coach Tre Lamb has led Tulsa since 2025, making this his 2nd season. Kevin Barbay and Ty Darlington run the offense as coordinators. On defense, the coordinators are Mike Gray and Josh Reardon.

Key Betting Trends: Army vs Tulsa Season Stats

These are factual season numbers behind the Army vs Tulsa odds, not a forecast. No forecasts here, only what the 2026 results show.

  • Army games have gone over 53.5 combined points 3 times in 6 games this season.
  • Army games average 54.8 combined points.
  • Tulsa games have gone over 53.5 combined points 3 times in 7 games this season.
  • Tulsa games average 51.4 combined points.
  • Army is 1-1 in road games; Tulsa is 2-1 at home.
  • Scoring offense: Army 34.8 vs. Tulsa 29.0 points per game.
  • Scoring defense: Army allows 20.0; Tulsa allows 22.4.
  • Total offense: Army 426.7 vs. Tulsa 364.0 yards per game.
  • This is a conference game for both teams.

Army vs Tulsa Series History

Army and Tulsa met two times in the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons, per ESPN. Tulsa won the most recent meeting. Past results are history only; the current Army vs Tulsa odds are in the table above.

  • Nov. 22, 2025: Tulsa 26, Army 25 at Michie Stadium
  • Oct. 5, 2024: Army 49, Tulsa 7 at H. A. Chapman Stadium

How to Watch Army vs Tulsa: TV, Time & Venue

  • Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
  • Kickoff: 8:30 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Venue: H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK

ESPN lists ESPN2 as the broadcast home for this one. Because the Army vs Tulsa odds can shift before 8:30 PM ET, the as-of time is noted with the table. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Army vs Tulsa

What are the Army vs Tulsa odds?

DraftKings has Tulsa -1.5 on the spread and a total of 53.5, with moneylines of Army -108 and Tulsa -112. Those Army vs Tulsa odds were pulled at 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

When does Army vs Tulsa kick off, and where can I watch?

Kickoff is 8:30 PM ET on Friday, October 23, 2026, and the game is on ESPN2. Keep an eye on the Army vs Tulsa odds through game day.

Where is Army vs Tulsa being played?

H. A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK is the site; it is the home stadium of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Who are the head coaches for Army and Tulsa?

Army is led by Jeff Monken; Tulsa is led by Tre Lamb.