Tulsa's nightmarish season opener last week was almost matched in bad play by OSU's performance in its debut for the 2021 season.
Both TU and OSU underperformed against FCS teams at home. The only difference was that OSU held off Missouri State deep in its own territory on the final drive that could have tied or won the game, and TU fumbled away its chance to go ahead on its final offensive series.
A really bad opening loss against a FCS team, like TU experienced against UC Davis last Thursday night, doesn't necessarily mean doom. However, the sense of urgency is there so that the season won't get out of hand.
Tulsa (6-3 in 2020) has to grow up quickly when it faces Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Stillwater.
Both TU and OSU underperformed against FCS teams at home. The only difference was that OSU held off Missouri State deep in its own territory on the final drive that could have tied or won the game, and TU fumbled away its chance to go ahead on its final offensive series.
A really bad opening loss against a FCS team, like TU experienced against UC Davis last Thursday night, doesn't necessarily mean doom. However, the sense of urgency is there so that the season won't get out of hand.
Tulsa (6-3 in 2020) has to grow up quickly when it faces Oklahoma State at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Stillwater.
