Tulane and Oklahoma have vastly different storylines heading into their Week 3 matchup. The Green Wave is a program still finding its feet in the complicated waters of collegiate football, while the Sooners are an established collegiate sporting powerhouse.
Ahead of their matchup, let's take a look at the history between both sides.
Tulane vs Oklahoma football head-to-head
Tulane and Oklahoma have faced off twice, with the former losing both games. The first time they matched up was on September 16, 2017, in Oklahoma. The Sooners won the game rather comfortably by a 56-14 scoreline.
The second time they faced off was on September 4, 2021, when Oklahoma won by a 40-35 score. The Green Wave put up a much better showing and proved that they were no pushovers.
A notable record in the Tulane vs Oklahoma football series
The Tulane Green Wave are yet to beat the Oklahoma Sooners in their two matchups. The Green Wave came closest in 2021, but ultimately, the Sooners were too strong for them.
When was the last time Oklahoma defeated Tulane?
Oklahoma last defeated Tulane on September 4, 2021. The matchup occurred at Norman, and it almost ended in disaster for the highly favored Sooners.
The game started with a Spencer Rattler pick at the left sideline, which was a sign of things to come. The Sooners later got their act together and raced to a 37-14 halftime lead.
However, the halftime pep talk seemed to favor the Green Wave, as the less favored program went on a 21-3 run. Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt tore the Oklahoma defense with surprising ease.
Upon trimming the lead to five, the Green Wave got an onside kick with barely over two minutes remaining. However, Pratt's run on 4th and 13 was stopped a yard short, and the Sooners survived with the five-point victory.
Who is favored in Tulane vs Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Sooners are heavily favored heading into the game. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Sooners are a 13.5-point favorite over the Green Wave.
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