Tulsa got the Tre Lamb era off to an impressive start with a 35–7 home victory over Abilene Christian, but now comes the first real test — a road trip to Las Cruces. The Golden Hurricane is a 3.5-point favorite against New Mexico State, a program that has managed only six winning seasons since 1968 and is coming off a 3–9 campaign in Tony Sanchez’s debut year.

Despite the Aggies’ struggles, Tulsa can’t take this one lightly. Here are the keys for TU to return home 2–0:

1. Win the Battle in the Trenches

Tulsa’s offensive line gave Kirk Francis plenty of protection in Week 1, allowing just one sack. That stability paved the way for a dominant ground game, led by Dominic Richardson’s 142 rushing yards. Establishing the run early against an Aggie defense that surrendered 78 yards to FCS opp

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