University of Tulsa Unveils 2026 Football Schedule

Golden Hurricane to face Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and American Conference foes in upcoming season

Feb. 26, 2026 at 8:50pm

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The University of Tulsa has released its full 2026 football schedule, which features six home games, including a season-opener against in-state rival Oklahoma State on September 5. The Golden Hurricane will also face non-conference opponents Sam Houston, East Texas A&M, and Arkansas, as well as a slate of American Athletic Conference matchups.

Why it matters

Tulsa's 2026 schedule provides an exciting slate of games for fans, including high-profile matchups against Oklahoma State and Arkansas. The team will look to build on last season's success, which included a victory over Oklahoma State, the program's first in Stillwater since 1951.

The details

Tulsa's 2026 campaign will kick off at home against Oklahoma State on September 5, followed by road games against Sam Houston on September 12 and a first-time matchup with East Texas A&M on September 19. The Golden Hurricane will then travel to Fayetteville to take on the University of Arkansas on September 26. Tulsa's American Athletic Conference schedule begins at home against North Texas on October 1, followed by road games against Navy and Rice. The team will host Army on October 23 before a bye week and a trip to New Orleans to face Tulane on November 7. Tulsa's final home games will be against Florida Atlantic on November 14 and Charlotte on November 21, with the regular season finale at UTSA on either November 27 or 28.

  • The 2026 season will begin on September 5 with Tulsa hosting Oklahoma State.
  • Tulsa will face Sam Houston on September 12 in Huntsville, Texas.
  • Tulsa will host East Texas A&M for the first time on September 19.
  • Tulsa will travel to Fayetteville to take on Arkansas on September 26.
  • Tulsa's American Athletic Conference schedule begins at home against North Texas on October 1.

The players

University of Tulsa

A private research university located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for its Golden Hurricane football team.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

The football team of Oklahoma State University, a longtime rival of the University of Tulsa.

Sam Houston Bearkats

The football team of Sam Houston State University, located in Huntsville, Texas.

East Texas A&M

A public university in Commerce, Texas, that will face Tulsa for the first time in 2026.

University of Arkansas

A public research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, that Tulsa will travel to play in 2026.

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What’s next

Start times and TV broadcasts for the opening three weeks, along with all weeknight games throughout the season, will be confirmed by June 1. The remaining games will adhere to the standard 12-day and six-day selection windows. All dates remain subject to potential adjustments.

The takeaway

Tulsa's 2026 football schedule features a mix of regional rivalries, first-time matchups, and key American Athletic Conference contests, providing an exciting slate of games for fans to look forward to.