The North Texas Mean Green (2-2) visit the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-1) on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at TLSA -1.5 with a total of 57.5; moneylines are North Texas +105 · Tulsa -125. Below is our North Texas vs Tulsa preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
North Texas vs Tulsa Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | North Texas at Tulsa |
| Records | North Texas 2-2 · Tulsa 3-1 |
| Spread | TLSA -1.5 |
| Moneyline | North Texas +105 · Tulsa -125 |
| Total | 57.5 |
| Venue | H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK |
| Date/Time | Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 9:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | North Texas: HC Neal Brown, OC Mike Bloesch · Tulsa: HC Tre Lamb, OC Kevin Barbay / Ty Darlington |
North Texas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The North Texas Mean Green are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 52-16 at Indiana; Sep 12 — W 44-6 vs UNLV; Sep 19 — L 49-35 at Texas State; Sep 26 — W 63-14 vs Houston Christian. Most recently, North Texas beat Houston Christian 63-14 at home. Through 4 games, North Texas is averaging 39.5 points scored and 30.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Neal Brown (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Mike Bloesch. Defensive coordinators: Bradley Dale Peveto / Matt Powledge.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Tayven Jackson (QB) — 95/128, 1,187 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jahiem White (RB) — 52 carries, 363 yards, 7 TD
- Receiving leader: Justin Stevenson (WR) — 19 receptions, 281 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Davion Rhodes (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: CJ Coombes (S) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 39.5 points per game; Tayven Jackson’s passing volume (1,187 yards); Jahiem White’s production on the ground (363 rushing yards). Questions: A defense giving up 30.2 points per game.
Tulsa Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 3-1 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 24-10 vs Oklahoma State; Sep 12 — W 23-17 at Sam Houston; Sep 19 — W 42-0 vs East Texas A&M; Sep 26 — L 34-6 at Arkansas. Most recently, Tulsa lost to Arkansas 34-6 on the road. Through 4 games, Tulsa is averaging 23.8 points scored and 15.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Tre Lamb (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinators: Kevin Barbay / Ty Darlington. Defensive coordinators: Mike Gray / Josh Reardon.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Baylor Hayes (QB) — 33/53, 353 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Damari Alston (RB) — 45 carries, 213 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Oran Singleton Jr. (WR) — 15 receptions, 202 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Thomas Davis (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Chris Thompson Jr. (LB) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 15.2 points per game; a pass rush paced by Thomas Davis (4 sacks). Questions: The response to a 34-6 loss at Arkansas.
How to Watch North Texas vs Tulsa
- Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.