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Tulsa vs Kansas State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 11 | Tulsa leads |
 Kansas State Wildcats | 6 |
Meetings since 1934: 18, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Tulsa has won the last 6 meetings.
11-6-1 Regular season
6-4 Last 10
21-16 Avg score
6 Longest Tulsa win run
Biggest Tulsa win 35-9 in 1988, a 26-point margin.
Biggest Tulsa loss 0-21 in 1973, a 21-point margin.
Every Tulsa vs Kansas State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 35-9 |
| 1987 | Tulsa win | Manhattan | 37-25 |
| 1981 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 35-21 |
| 1980 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 3-0 |
| 1979 | Tulsa win | Manhattan | 9-6 |
| 1978 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 24-14 |
| 1975 | Kansas State win | Tulsa | 16-17 |
| 1974 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 14-31 |
| 1973 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 0-21 |
| 1972 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 13-21 |
| 1971 | Kansas State win | Tulsa | 10-19 |
| 1954 | Kansas State win | Tulsa | 13-20 |
| 1952 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 26-7 |
| 1951 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 42-26 |
| 1949 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 48-27 |
| 1936 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 10-7 |
| 1935 | Tie | Manhattan | 13-13 |
| 1934 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 21-0 |
Scores from the Tulsa perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1934.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tulsa Golden Hurricane lead the series since 1934, 11-6-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Tulsa and Kansas State meet.
How to watch Tulsa vs Kansas State
When Tulsa and Kansas State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Tulsa radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Tulsa vs Kansas State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Tulsa this season
Follow Tulsa in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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Tulsa vs Kansas State: the essentials
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Kansas State Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Big 12 (Power 4). Tulsa Golden Hurricane lead the series since 1934, 11-6-1. Across 18 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Tulsa vs Kansas State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Tulsa Golden Hurricane team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Kansas State against the whole conference, see Kansas State vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Tulsa and Kansas State?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane lead the series since 1934, 11-6-1. The two programs have met 18 times on record.
How can I watch Tulsa vs Kansas State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Tulsa and Kansas State in the same conference?
No. Tulsa plays in the American Conference. Kansas State plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.