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Tulsa vs Sam Houston
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 2 | Tulsa leads |
 Sam Houston Bearkats | 0 |
Meetings since 2009: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Tulsa has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
40-10 Avg score
2 Longest Tulsa win run
Biggest Tulsa win 56-3 in 2009, a 53-point margin.
Every Tulsa vs Sam Houston meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tulsa win | Huntsville | 23-17 |
| 2009 | Tulsa win | Tulsa | 56-3 |
Scores from the Tulsa perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2009.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tulsa Golden Hurricane lead the series since 2009, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Tulsa and Sam Houston meet.
How to watch Tulsa vs Sam Houston
When Tulsa and Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston: the essentials
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Sam Houston Bearkats is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the Conference USA (Group of 6). Tulsa Golden Hurricane lead the series since 2009, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Tulsa vs Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston against the whole conference, see Sam Houston vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Tulsa and Sam Houston?
Tulsa Golden Hurricane lead the series since 2009, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Tulsa vs Sam Houston?
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 Sam Houston in the same conference?
No. Tulsa plays in the American Conference. Sam Houston plays in the Conference USA (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.