Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

Yulman Stadium is the location where the Tulane Green Wave (4-4) will attempt to beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-4) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Tulane opens as 1.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 49.5.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 this year. In their last game, the Golden Hurricane faced off with the Army Black Knights and went home with a loss by a final score of 38-35. On the ground, the Golden Hurricane gave up 275 yards on 51 attempts, which averages out to 5.4 yards per run allowed. Tulsa surrendered 8 completions on 13 tries for 109 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. In all, they tallied 60 plays which gave them 410 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane rushed the ball a total of 26 different times and recorded 148 yds, which came out to an average of 5.7 yds per attempt.

The Golden Hurricane have earned 2,958 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Tulsa has compiled 14 touchdowns via the pass and 17 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 5 times. Tulsa has 148 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 40 penalties for 363 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 158.1 yards on the ground which has them sitting 67th in college football. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 29.8 points per game.

The Golden Hurricane sit in 68th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 24.4 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per rush and 202.1 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. During the season, they have allowed 1,617 yards via the ground game in 8 games. In terms of passing yards, the Golden Hurricane have allowed 1,627 yards which ranks them 48th in the country. They have surrendered 203.4 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.4%. For the year, they have relinquished 405.5 yards per game which ranks them 114th in D-1. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 14 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Green Wave come into this game with a record of 4-4 this year. The last time they took the field, the Green Wave got the win with a final of 38-31 when they faced the Charlotte 49ers. Tulane rushed the football for 5.4 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 183 yds on 34 attempts. The Green Wave finished with 467 yds while running 70 plays (6.7 yards per play). The Green Wave pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 63.9%, surrendering 239 yds on 23 for 36 through the air. Tulane relinquished 43 attempts on the ground for 216 yards (5.0 yds per carry).

The Tulane Green Wave are averaging 348.9 yards/contest, which ranks them 104th in the country. The Tulane offense has compiled 443 penalty yds on 55 infractions, which is good for 58th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They are averaging 145.5 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,164 yards for the year. They have thrown 6 picks while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have recorded 129 1st downs. In relation to putting points on the board, the Green Wave are ranking 107th in college football averaging 22.5 points per outing. During the season to this point, the Green Wave have thrown for 1,627 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 203.4 passing yards per outing, putting them at 99th in the nation.

The Green Wave are surrendering 25.4 PPG, which has them ranked 82nd in Division 1. Tulane has yielded a total of 1,708 rushing yards (213.5 yards per contest) as well as 17 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have conceded 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 207.6 yards per outing, ranking them 58th in D-1. The Green Wave defense has been on the field for 573 plays, which is good for 119th in the nation. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions so far this season. This year, they have relinquished 203 pts.

Who will win tonight's Golden Hurricane/Green Wave college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane -1.5

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