The Oklahoma Sooners are off to a 2-0 start in 2024 and welcoming a Tulane Green Wave team to town that is a few plays away from being 2-0 themselves after nearly pulling off the upset over the Kansas State Wildcats.
Tulane brings in an explosive offense led by Tulane true freshman quarterback Darian Mensah and standout running back Makhi Hughes. A familiar face returns to Norman for the second straight week when Mario Williams returns to Owen Field. He’s off to a strong start to the season with 10 receptions for 252 yards, realizing the promise that made him a highly regarded prospect in the 2021 recruiting class.
The Green Wave will pose a challenge for the Oklahoma Sooners defense in both the run and pass game but the Sooners boast playmakers at every level of the defense. If the Sooners’ front seven can continue the way it has to start the 2024 season, it could be a long day for Tulane.
It’s slated to be a beautiful day in Norman for week three, but if you’re not going to be out at the game, here’s how you can tune into the action on Saturday.
How to Watch
Oklahoma vs. Tulane will broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. Dave Pasch and Sooner legend Dusty Dvoracek will call the game from the booth at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with Taylor McGregor reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
More: Sooners Wire Staff Predictions for Oklahoma vs. Tulane
Oklahoma vs Tulane predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 13.
Oklahoma 27, Tulane 13: Tulane has a good offense, but they haven’t faced a defense as talented as the Oklahoma Sooners yet. It’s going to take another strong day from Zac Alley’s bunch to keep this one low scoring as the offense finds its stride. The offense does just enough in this one to hit the cover, but it isn’t quite the offensive explosion we’re looking for, so take the under on the points.
Odds: Oklahoma -13.5,
Over-Under: 46.5
More: SEC Predictions for Week 3
Injury Report
Oklahoma
Jayden Gibson, WR (out)
Nic Anderson, WR (questionable)
Andrel Anthony, WR (questionable)
Jaquaize Pettaway, WR (probable)
Jake Taylor, OT (questionable)
Dasan McCullough, LB (out)
Branson Hickman, C (Doubtful)
Troy Everett, C (out)
Geirean Hatchett, OL (out)
Tulane
Shaz Preston, WR (questionable)
Oklahoma Sooners to Watch
Jackson Arnold, QB: 63.2% completion, 315 yards, 6 passing touchdowns, 1 interception, 62 rushing yards
Jovantae Barnes, RB: 17 carries, 73 yards
Deion Burks, WR: 15 catches 89 yards, 3 touchdowns
Danny Stutsman, LB: 21 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Billy Bowman, S: 8 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery
Robert Spears-Jennings, S: 9 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
More: 3 Freshmen to watch vs. Tulane
Tulane Green Wave to Watch
Darian Mensah, QB: 70.7% completion, 547 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1interceptions
Mario Williams, WR: 10 catches, 252 yards
Alex Bauman, TE: 4 catches 75 yards, 3 touchdowns
Makhi Huges, RB: 35 carries, 187 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns
Rayshawn Pleasant, DB: 9 total tackles, 1 interception, 1 touchdown
Patrick Jenkins, DL: 7 total tackles
More: 3 Tulane Green Wave to Know vs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Next 5 Weeks
RECORD: 2-0
Tulane’s Next 5 Weeks
RECORD: 1-1
Forecast
According to Weather.com
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68 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and isolated thunderstorms at 8 a.m. CT
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82 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and isolated thunderstorms at 10 a.m. CT
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77 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and isolated thunderstorms at 12 p.m. CT
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87 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and isolated thunderstorms at 2 p.m. CT
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90 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and partly cloudy at 4 p.m. CT
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90 degrees, with a 0% chance of precipitation and scattered thunderstorms at 6 p.m. CT
Winds are expected to be as high as 11 mph throughout the day.
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