Tulsa and Oklahoma State both enter tonight’s Turnpike Classic looking for a season-defining win.

News On 6’s John Holcomb and Jeremy Poplin say the matchup comes down to three keys.

Both teams need to establish an identity through the passing game after struggling to generate big plays downfield in the first two weeks.

Tulsa holds the edge in the run game, averaging more than 180 rushing yards per game behind Dominic Richardson. At quarterback, TU will start Baylor Hayes with Kirk Francis out due to a concussion, while OSU’s Zane Flores looks to bounce back after throwing back-to-back pick-sixes at Oregon.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. in Stillwater.

Tulsa makes the short trip on Friday night for the Gateway First Bank Turnpike Classic, renewing its in-state rivalry with Oklahoma Stat

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