Final
September 12, 2026 β’ Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-0) takes on Sam Houston Bearkats (0-2) at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Visiting Side
Record
2-0
Sam Houston Bearkats
Home Side
Record
0-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TUL
|
0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
|
SAM
|
7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:02
Chris Reed 39 Yd pass from Landyn Locke (Sam Carpenter Kick)
Score
13:57
Trequan Jones 3 Yd Run (Owen Carey Kick)
Score
6:48
Jerrian Parker Jr. 94 Yd pass from Landyn Locke (Sam Carpenter Kick)
Score
2:12
Owen Carey 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:10
Tristan Lawyer 56 Yd Run (Owen Carey PAT failed)
Score
7:22
Trequan Jones 81 Yd Run (Owen Carey Kick)
Score
1:02
Sam Carpenter 39 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
VS
80%
Sam Houston Bearkats
Projected Score
TUL 28
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SAM 41
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Sam Houston Bearkats scoring offense aligns well against Tulsa Golden Hurricane defense.
- Sam Houston Bearkats offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Sam Houston Bearkats passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Sam Houston Bearkats rushing attack has the advantage.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
STAT
Sam Houston Bearkats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Sam Houston Bearkats plays on familiar turf at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tulsa Golden Hurricane Could Win
Tulsa Golden Hurricane will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Sam Houston Bearkats Could Win
Sam Houston Bearkats scoring offense aligns well against Tulsa Golden Hurricane defense.
Deciding Factor
Sam Houston Bearkats offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: TLSA -12.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Leaders
Andrew Alford
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Damari Alston
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jimmy Calloway
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Sam Houston Bearkats Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (32.5%)
Sam Houston Bearkats (67.5%)
Total Submissions: 78 circles
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