Published September 28, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Final: Tulsa Golden Hurricane 44–45 North Texas Mean Green. Read the game analysis →
Preview
The North Texas Mean Green visit the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in college football on Thursday, October 1, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. Goalorithm’s model makes a Tulsa Golden Hurricane win its likelier result. The model’s figures are estimates, not certainties.
The matchup pairs the Tulsa Golden Hurricane’s 3-1 season record with the North Texas Mean Green’s 2-2 mark. The North Texas Mean Green’s latest result was a win, following a loss on the road in the previous game.
What the model expects
The model gives the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 67.8% to win and the North Texas Mean Green 32.2%. It projects Tulsa Golden Hurricane for 30.2 points and North Texas Mean Green for 24.2, with 54.4 in all. The projected margin is the Tulsa Golden Hurricane by 6.0 points.
Records and recent results
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 3-1 overall this season, with 95 points scored and 61 allowed in 4 games. The North Texas Mean Green are 2-2, with 158 points scored and 121 allowed in 4 games; the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have the better record.